Cityscape Qatar 2025, the 13th edition of the premier real estate exhibition, has opened its doors at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. Running from October 12 to 14, the event is held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and is expected to generate over QAR400 million in transactions.
Three employees of Qatar's Amiri Diwan were killed and two others injured in a car crash near Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on October 11, 2025. The officials were part of an advance team for a high-level international peace summit aimed at finalizing a Gaza ceasefire agreement, where Qatar played a key mediation role.
A new consignment of Qatari aid, including vehicles and advanced equipment for search and rescue, has arrived in Damascus, Syria. The assistance, provided by Qatar's Ministry of Interior and Lekhwiya in coordination with QFFD and UNDP, aims to bolster Syria's emergency and disaster response capabilities, supporting the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management and the Syrian Civil Defence.
The United States and Qatar have formalized an agreement allowing Qatar to construct an F-15 fighter jet training facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. This initiative aims to enhance combined training, interoperability, and strengthen defense ties between the two nations, with Qatar fully funding the project.
Visit Qatar has announced a multi-year partnership with MELT Live, chaired by Steve Harvey, to introduce world-class entertainment events to the country starting in 2026. This collaboration aims to position Qatar as a premier hub for culture and lifestyle, featuring flagship events like FuelFest Qatar and The Golf Classic by Steve Harvey.
Qatar Airways has received the prestigious ACT Middle East Treasury Award for its landmark QR4.5 billion capital raising initiative. This dual-tranche syndicated facility, led by Qatar National Bank and supported by local banks, underscores the airline's financial strength and strategic growth in the region.
Hamad International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport signed a Memorandum of Understanding on September 23, 2025, to enhance Qatar-China aviation cooperation, boost tourism, and expand global air connectivity. The agreement focuses on joint projects in operations, technology, and service innovation, strengthening Doha's role as a key hub for Chinese travelers.
An Israeli military operation on September 9 in Doha, Qatar, targeted senior Hamas leaders, reportedly while they discussed a ceasefire proposal. The strike, which killed six, including Hamas members and a Qatari security official, failed to eliminate its primary targets and has been linked to internal power struggles within Israeli security agencies.
