{
  "id": 6045589,
  "title": "Qatar to host a large number of international events through 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/qatar-to-host-a-large-number-of-international-events-through-2026",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/732718/qatar/qatar-to-host-a-large-number-of-international-events-through-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Qatar will host a multitude of international events through 2026, drawing global attention to the country. These events encompass a wide range of categories including sport, business, culture, heritage, cinema, technology, music, healthcare, and diplomacy, among others. The country's commitment to economic diversification, cultural exchange, and international engagement is reflected in the planned activities.\n\nAmong the high-profile events is the S'hail – Katara International Hunting & Falcons Exhibition, set to take place from tomorrow until September 12 at Katara Cultural Village. Falconry, deeply rooted in Gulf heritage, is one of the most significant gatherings for falcon breeders, hunters, and enthusiasts.\n\nLuxury brand exhibitions, such as the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition from September 28 to October 3, will feature major internationally renowned houses, watchmakers, designers, and collectors. Music enthusiasts can look forward to performances by American singer and songwriter John Legend on September 10 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), and film composer Hans Zimmer on November 6 at Stadium 974.\n\nShakira will perform at Stadium 974 on November 18 as part of her latest international tour. Major tech event, the Mobile World Congress Doha 2026, will be held on November 8-10 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), while the Design Doha Biennial 2026, from November 5-7, will bring together designers, architects, and artists from the Menasa region.\n\nThe Doha Film Festival, organized by the Doha Film Institute (DFI), will showcase films from Qatar, the Arab world, and the international filmmaking community from November 19-27. Other events include the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on November 6-8, the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix on November 27-29, and the 8th edition of the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) on November 29-30, focusing on *The New Health Span.",
  "summary": "Qatar will be hosting a number of international events in the coming weeks and months, spanning sport, business, culture, heritage, cinema, technology, music, healthcare, and diplomacy, among others, ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}