Sunday, October 11, 2026

October 10 - dark day in civil avaiation - attack on Riyadh international airport



The number of casualties, the number of injured... the pointless attacks... the kidnapped democracy of Yemen... the dead passengers and pilot.

It is difficult to understand why things are going in this direction. Why was there no warning and no sheltering of passengers and crew? Why could it be repeated three consecutive days? Why was the airport not closed after the first attack?

Just thinking publicly...


Monday, October 05, 2026

Qatar's Golden Finish at the 2026 Asian Games 🥇🐎


         

  • Qatar Olympic Committee's post celebrates rider Faleh Al Ajami winning gold in the individual show jumping (1.40-1.50m) event on the final day of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, fulfilling the team's pledge to return with gold.
  • The Arabic and English announcement highlights the equestrian team's strong close to the Games, with three accompanying photos showing Al Ajami mid-jump on his horse Qapella and promotional gold medal graphics.
  • Al Ajami's first individual Asian Games gold, secured in a jump-off, contributed to Qatar's overall tally of 18 medals (6 gold, 6 silver, 6 bronze), an improvement from the 2023 edition.

Sunday, October 04, 2026

Arabian Oryx to Sea Turtle: Qatar's World Animal Day Appeal 🦅🐢

 

  • Qatar's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change posted this on October 4 to mark World  Day, urging global cooperation to protect animals from illegal trade, climate change, and human encroachment.
  • The short video displays a detailed digital illustration of Qatari wildlife—including Arabian oryx, gazelles, fox, falcon, and sea turtle—set against desert dunes, mangroves, a traditional dhow, and Doha's modAnimalern skyline.
  • The message emphasizes raising awareness on animal rights, preventing extinctions, and strengthening international policies for species protection.

 

Monday, September 28, 2026

Bassem wins gold for Qatar 🥇🇶🇦

 

Friday, September 25, 2026

Qatar’s 3x3 Basketball Team Wins Silver at Nagoya Asian Games 🥈🏀🇶🇦

 


 

  • Qatar's official Olympic Committee announced a silver medal win for the men's 3x3 basketball team at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
  • Images show four Qatari players in team uniforms proudly displaying silver medals and event mascots while celebrating on the podium with raised arms.
  • Thursday, September 24, 2026

    🎯 "Qatar's Superstar: Al Attiyah Wins Skeet Team Gold in Nagoya

     🏅 Qatar's Nasser Al Attiyah — rally driver & Olympic shooting medalist — posted a photo wearing gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan 🥇🧸


    📅 Sept 23: He and teammates Rashed Saleh Al Athba & Ali Al Ishaq won gold in the men's skeet team event (353 points) 🎯, ahead of Kuwait 🥈 and India 🥉


    🌟 A super versatile athlete born in Doha, now 55 👴. He placed 5th in the individual skeet event ✂️


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    Wednesday, September 23, 2026

    Weather i warning in Qatar - light mist - humid conditions

     

  • Official evening forecast from Qatar Meteorology Department warns of humid conditions with light mist potentially turning to fog in spots later on September 23, 2026.
  • Winds will shift between northeasterly and northwesterly at light to moderate speeds, common in Qatar's coastal September transition period.
  • Team Qatar duo Haya Abou Issa and Laila Mohammed in action in the beach volleyball

     

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