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CTV News
5 days ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Explosions heard across Doha: AFP journalists
Doha, Qatar -- Explosions could be heard across Doha on Monday evening, according to AFP journalists, shortly after Qatar closed its airspace, citing regional developments following U.S. strikes on Iran. The blasts could be heard in central Doha and in Lusail north of the Qatari capital, and projectiles could be seen moving across the night sky.
Zawya
18-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Workinton Qatar rebrands to Nestwork: A strategic evolution aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030
Doha, Qatar – Workinton Qatar, a leading provider of coworking spaces since 2018, is officially rebranding as Nestwork, embracing a fully independent, local-based identity that pays tribute to Qatar's rich heritage and dynamic culture. With four prime locations across Qatar—Alfardan Centre, Souq Waqif; Burj Al Gassar, Westbay; Burj Alfardan, Lusail; and M7, Msheireb—Nestwork offers customized office solutions, private suites, meeting spaces, event venues, and a full multimedia studio. More than just a rebrand, Nestwork represents a strategic evolution. Developed under Alfardan Group and managed by Alfardan Properties, this transformation reflects a renewed commitment to supporting local entrepreneurship, fostering innovation, and building long-term partnerships. Since its launch, Workinton Qatar has grown into a hub for business creativity and connection, serving a thriving community of over 500 members and hosting partnerships with key industry leaders. As Nestwork, this foundation expands with enhanced autonomy, deeper market alignment, and an elevated mission to shape a future where innovation, collaboration, and local ambition thrive. 'This rebrand marks a pivotal step in our long-term strategy to align more closely with Qatar's National Vision 2030,' said Mohamed Sleiman, Chief Executive Officer of Alfardan Properties and Alfardan Hospitality. 'By transitioning to Nestwork, we are deepening our roots within the local ecosystem and reinforcing our commitment to fostering a knowledge-based economy driven by local talent. Nestwork is designed to fuel startups and build agile, innovation-driven communities that support Qatar's ambitions for economic diversification and sustainable development.' 'Nestwork is here to support, elevate and grow alongside Qatar' said Zohour Omar Alfardan, General Manager of Wellness and Lifestyle at Alfardan Hospitality. 'We are here to empower entrepreneurs, foster innovation, and serve as a launchpad for the next generation of local and regional ventures.' As Qatar's unique coworking concept offering both Enterprise-level and Suite solutions, Nestwork is uniquely positioned to address the evolving needs of the country's dynamic business ecosystem. At its core, Nestwork is about productivity, community, and impact. It now steps into a new chapter, building on its legacy to meet the evolving needs of Qatar's dynamic business ecosystem. Nestwork is designed to foster collaboration, empower innovation, and position itself as a future forward hub for entrepreneurs and professionals alike, all rooted in a 'Make it happen' philosophy that turns ambition into action. About Nestwork Nestwork is a Qatar-based coworking brand fully managed by Alfardan Properties. Originally launched as Workinton Qatar in 2018, it has grown into an independent brand offering tailor-made workspace solutions for startups, SMEs, corporates, and global enterprises. With four locations across Doha- Alfardan Centre, Burj Al Gassar, Burj Alfardan, and M7 - Nestwork provides flexible offices, serviced suites, meeting rooms, event spaces, and creative studios. With collaboration and innovation at its core, Nestwork brings together professionals and businesses to foster growth, build strong local networks, and support Qatar's National Vision 2030. About Alfardan Properties Alfardan Properties, a subsidiary of Alfardan Group, is a leading luxury real estate developer in Qatar, holding a diverse portfolio of visionary, mixed-use, commercial, and residential developments with flagship projects across Qatar, Oman, KSA and Türkiye. Since its foundation in 1993, Alfardan Properties has provided an enriched lifestyle with a variety of services to its commercial and residential tenants, offering modern residences, executive offices, state-of-the-art facilities, recreational activities, and unique privileges. Today, Alfardan Properties has established itself as a market leader and a pioneer in contemporary real estate development, pursuing a strategic and ambitious expansion drive. The company's numerous high-end ventures further Alfardan Group's legacy, enriching various sectors in the country from hospitality and real estate to infrastructure development and contributing significantly to the economy under the Qatar National Vision 2030.
Al Bawaba
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Bawaba
FIFA Arab Cup 2025: Complete Guide to Qatar's $36.5 Million Tournament
Qatar is gearing up to host the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, the most prestigious football event in the Arab world, following the tremendous success of the 2021 edition. This tournament will breathe new life into the World Cup stadiums that witnessed the 2022 global spectacle, bringing together the elite of Arab national teams in a fierce competition for the title and record-breaking prize money. Also Read FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Official Awards Tournament Dates and Venues The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 will kick off on December 1 and run through December 18, 2025, featuring 18 days of high-level competition. Matches will be played across six Qatari stadiums that previously hosted the 2022 World Cup fixtures: Lusail Stadium : Qatar's largest venue with an 80,000-spectator capacity, which hosted the 2022 World Cup final. : Qatar's largest venue with an 80,000-spectator capacity, which hosted the 2022 World Cup final. Al Bayt Stadium : The distinctive venue inspired by traditional Arab tents, accommodating 60,000 fans. : The distinctive venue inspired by traditional Arab tents, accommodating 60,000 fans. Khalifa International Stadium : One of Qatar's most historic and iconic sporting venues, with a capacity of 45,000. : One of Qatar's most historic and iconic sporting venues, with a capacity of 45,000. Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium : Also known as Al Rayyan Stadium, holding 40,000 spectators. : Also known as Al Rayyan Stadium, holding 40,000 spectators. Stadium 974 : The unique, dismountable venue constructed from shipping containers, with a 40,000-seat capacity. : The unique, dismountable venue constructed from shipping containers, with a 40,000-seat capacity. Education City Stadium: Located in Doha's Education City, accommodating 40,000 fans. Participating Teams and Qualification Process The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 will feature 16 Arab national teams. Nine teams have already secured direct qualification based on their FIFA rankings: Qatar (Host Nation) Algeria Morocco Egypt Tunisia Saudi Arabia Iraq Jordan United Arab Emirates The remaining seven spots will be determined through qualifying matches scheduled for November 25–26, 2025 in Qatar, just days before the tournament begins. Other Arab nations will compete for these final seven berths in the championship. Record-Breaking Prize Money The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 stands out for its substantial financial rewards. The organizing committee has announced that the total prize money will exceed $36.5 million (approximately 132.9 million Qatari Riyals), a record figure that positions the tournament among major global competitions. This amount represents a significant increase compared to the previous edition held in 2021, which offered $25.5 million in prize money. This boost reflects the growing prominence of the tournament and the organizers' commitment to providing strong incentives for participating teams. Tournament Format and Groups The competition will follow a group stage format, with the 16 participating teams divided into four groups of four. Teams within each group will play against each other in a single round-robin format, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the quarter-finals. The tournament will then proceed with a knockout system, featuring quarter-finals, semi-finals, and ultimately the final match that will determine the champion of the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. Tournament Significance and History The Arab Cup is one of the oldest regional tournaments, with its first edition taking place in Lebanon in 1963. Since then, the competition has undergone various developments, culminating in FIFA taking over its organization starting with the 2021 edition, also held in Qatar, which saw Algeria crowned champions after defeating Tunisia in the final. The 2025 edition holds special significance as it follows Qatar's successful hosting of the 2022 World Cup, providing an opportunity to reuse the world-class facilities and stadiums while reinforcing the sporting legacy of the World Cup in the Arab region. Expectations and Aspirations As the tournament approaches, Arab teams are increasingly setting their sights on competing for the title and substantial prize money. Algeria enters as the defending champion and one of the favorites, alongside strong contenders such as Morocco, which made history at the 2022 World Cup, as well as Egypt, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, and host nation Qatar. The tournament will serve as an ideal platform for Arab teams to test their capabilities and gain experience in a highly competitive environment, especially with matches taking place in world-class stadiums that recently hosted football's biggest global event.
Zawya
05-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar: Total value of real estate transactions reach $296mln
Doha, Qatar: The total value of real estate transactions recorded in sale contracts with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice during the period from May 25 to May 29 amounted to QR948,988,281, while the total value of sale contracts for residential units, according to the real estate bulletin for the same period, reached QR132,983,443. According to the weekly bulletin issued by the department, the list of properties traded included vacant plots of land, houses, residential buildings, commercial shops, a residential compound, a residential tower, a petrol station, and residential units. The sales transactions were concentrated in the municipalities of Al Rayyan, Doha, Al Daayen, Al Wakrah, Umm Salal, Al Khor, and Al Thakhira, as well as in the areas of The Pearl Island, Lusail 69, Leqtaifiya, Umm Al Amad, and Ghar Thaileb. In comparison, the total value of real estate transactions recorded during the period from May 18 to May 22 had exceeded QR1bn © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Arabian Business
23-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Qatar records $146m of real estate sales in one week
The volume of Qatar real estate trading in sales contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice during the period from May 11-15 amounted to QR532,606,037 ($146.3m). Meanwhile, the total sales contracts for the real estate bulletin for residential units during the same period reached QR57,273,099 ($15.7m). The weekly bulletin issued by the Department shows that the list of properties traded for sale included vacant lands, residential homes, apartment buildings, commercial building, and residential units. Qatar real estate sales The sales operations were concentrated in: Doha Al Dhaayen Al Rayyan Al Wakrah Umm Salal Al Khor Al Dhakira Al Shamal Pearl Lusail 69 Ghar Thuaileb Legtaifiya Umm Al Amad Dafna 60 reached more than QR489m ($134.4m) during the period from May 4-8.
