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Qatar National Sport Day 2026 set a new Guinness World Record Tuesday when Stadium 974 was officially recognised as the world's Largest Sports Arena (Temporary), hosting a nationwide celebration.The Guinness World Record was confirmed after Stadium 974 and its surrounding areas registered as the world's largest temporary sports arena, spanning 113,169.68 square metres — more than 28 times the minimum requirement of 4,025 square metres.**media[415489]**During a ceremony held as part of the National Sport Day celebrations, Pravin Patel, official adjudicator for Guinness World Records, announced the approval and presented the certificate to the event's organising partners. Colonel Ahmed bin Hamad Al-Thani, Vice President of the Qatar Police Sports Federation, received the certificate on behalf of the Ministry of Interior and the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya). Hamad Omar Al-Mannai, CEO of Media City Qatar, and Ahmed Hamad Al-Binali, Director of Events and Festivals at Visit Qatar, also accepted certificates representing their respective organisations, in the presence of senior officials and project partners.“In that shared spirit, the Guinness World Records recognition at Stadium 974 reflects the scale of national collaboration behind Qatar National Sport Day and our collective ambition to build healthier, more connected communities in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.“Achieving this milestone alongside national partners including the Ministry of Interior, the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) and Visit Qatar highlights the shared commitment driving this nationwide celebration,” he said.Media City Qatar marked the record-breaking event by delivering the Esports Village and launching Khawi, a new mobile game, as part of the multi-zone sports destination created through collaboration between the Ministry of Interior, the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), Media City Qatar and Visit Qatar."The Esports Village by Media City Qatar, managed by its licensed company SNRG, was one of 13 official zones delivered as part of the Qatar National Sports Day 2026 celebrations at Stadium 974.Designed as a technology-led experience, the zone brought together console gaming, virtual reality, arcade games, interactive challenges, and racing and cycling simulators, offering visitors innovative ways to move, play, and compete alongside traditional sports activities.In addition, Media City Qatar marked the occasion with the public launch of Khawi, a new mobile game developed by COREGAME Studios, a Media City Qatar–licensed company. Unveiled during Qatar National Sport Day and now available for download on the App Store and Google Play, the game represents a tangible outcome of Media City Qatar’s support for local game development and original content creation. Designed to encourage movement, discipline and teamwork, Khawi blends digital engagement with physical activity through interactive gameplay.In a press statement, Hamad Omar A Al-Mannai, CEO of Media City Qatar, said: “The launch of Khawi, a locally developed mobile game that connects digital play with real-world movement, together with the Esports Village, demonstrates how media and technology can bring people together.Media City Qatar’s participation in Qatar National Sport Day 2026 builds on earlier activations such as the Ready, Set, Next Sports Activation at Sikkat Wadi Msheireb in 2025, which received the 2025 Qatar CSR Award. It also follows Qatar SoundBeat, most recently unveiled during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 final at Lusail Stadium, where the song Nabd Qatar premiered before more than 89,000 spectators. Together, these initiatives underscore Media City Qatar’s continued role in delivering inclusive, media-led experiences that support community engagement and national priorities. 

Gold prices continued to trade near record highs on Wednesday, as renewed US-China trade tensions prompted investors to seek refuge in the safe-haven metal, while expectations of a potential US interest rate cut further supported bullish sentiment. Spot gold was up 0.4% at $4,155.99 per ounce. US gold futures for December delivery gained 0.3% to $4,174.30. The precious metal, which yields no interest and is widely viewed as a store of value in times of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, reached a record high of $4,179.48 per ounce on Tuesday.

Gold and silver prices surged to new record highs on Monday, driven by strong safe-haven demand amid renewed trade tensions between the United States and China, as well as expectations that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.7% to $4,044.29 per ounce, while US gold futures for December delivery advanced 1.6% to $4,062.50. Silver climbed 2% in spot trading to a record $51.52 per ounce, extending its recent rally. Gold, which yields no interest, has gained 54% so far this year, supported by anticipation of lower borrowing costs and increased geopolitical uncertainty. Among other precious metals, platinum rose 2.6% to $1,628.80 per ounce, while palladium gained 2.6% to $1,442.06.

Gold eased on Thursday from the record high hit the day before, pressured by profit-taking and a slight uptick in the dollar, although expectations of further US rate cuts and political uncertainty lent some support to prices. Spot gold was down 0.2% at $3,858.50 per ounce, after hitting an all-time high of $3,895.09 on Wednesday. US gold futures for December delivery fell 0.4% to $3,883.60. The dollar index was up 0.1% against its rivals, making gold more expensive for other currency holders. Elsewhere, spot silver slipped 0.5% to $47.07 per ounce, platinum fell 0.3% to $1,552.05, and palladium gained 1% to $1,256.93.

Gold prices surged to a record high on Wednesday, driven by investor demand for safe-haven assets after the official start of the US government shutdown and as soft labor data bolstered expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Spot gold was up at $3,873.46 per ounce. Bullion logged about 12% rise in September, making it the metal's sharpest monthly rise since August 2011. US gold futures for December delivery gained 0.4% to $3,888.80. Elsewhere, spot silver was steady at $46.64 per ounce, platinum held its ground at $1,573.76 and palladium fell 0.4 % to $1,252.25.