This week in Qatar, MWC 25 Doha is showcasing cutting-edge tech 🚀, UFC Fight Night brings thrilling action 🥊, and the Doha Film Festival celebrates global cinema 🎬. Qatar also marks a historic milestone with the launch of its first pilotless air taxi 🚁, while WOQOD introduces new lane rules to streamline fueling at local stations ⛽

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🚀From Boat Meetings To Digital High Fives: Why MWC Doha Is Your Must-Attend Tech Adventure!

• 🌍 MWC Doha is the gateway to MENA’s digital revolution, blending tech, prestige, and fun.

• Qatar is building a connected digital society for the entire region.

• 📡 Global leaders like Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo (Ooredoo), Hatem Dowidar (e&), and Kaan Terzioğlu (VEON) will shape MENA’s tech future.

• 🤖 Experts from AI, robotics, and telecom will discuss the future of intelligent infrastructure.

  Key Highlights

• 💻 Hypercomputing Revolution: Learn about digital infrastructures connecting continents.

• 🏙️ Smart Cities & Smart People: Explore tech-driven cities empowering citizens.

• 📲 Seamless e-Governance: Discover the future of digital governance at MWC Doha.

• 🎤 Keynotes & Culture: Tech, insights, and Doha’s nightlife in one event!

• ⛵ Business on a Boat: Make deals on a dhow, not in a stuffy boardroom.

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NEWS

⛽Drivers Bypassing Lanes Won’t Be Served Fuel At Local Stations

• 🚗 WOQOD’s New Rules: WOQOD introduces new lane rules to make fueling up more efficient and fair for all drivers.

• 🛢️ New Lane Rules: Drivers skipping lanes won’t be served fuel. This change aims to streamline the fueling process and prevent delays.

• ⚡ Faster Service: Following lane rules helps speed up fuel distribution, especially during busy hours, creating a smoother experience.

• 🚙 Stay in Your Lane: Next time you pull up to a WOQOD station, remember to follow the signs and stay in your lane for a quicker fueling process.

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🎉Weekend Watchlist: UFC, Munawar Faruqui, Doha Film Festival & More

Looking for an exciting weekend in Qatar? Check out these 9 events you won't want to miss this weekend! 👇

8️⃣ The Grand Auto Show 2025 🚗
Car lovers, get ready for the Grand Auto Show showcasing the latest vehicles and classic cars!
📍 Qatar National Convention Centre | 🗓️ Nov 20-22 | 🕓 10:00 AM onwards

7️⃣ Munawar Faruqui Live 🎤
Catch stand-up comedian and rapper Munawar Faruqui live at Lusail Winter Wonderland.
📍 Lusail Winter Wonderland | 🗓️ Nov 21 | 🕖 7:00 PM | 🎟️ Tickets: QAR 75+

6️⃣ Qatar Luxury Classic Cars Contest & Exhibition 🚙
Explore over 300 classic cars at Medina Centrale. A must-see for car enthusiasts!
📍 Medina Centrale, The Pearl Island | 🗓️ Nov 19-23 | 🕓 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

5️⃣ Theeb Desert Ultra Marathon 🏃‍♂️
Endurance athletes, don’t miss this exciting marathon across the desert landscape!
📍 Theeb Desert | 🗓️ Nov 21-22 | 🕓 5:00 AM onwards

4️⃣ Doha Film Festival 2025 🎬
Celebrate regional talent and global cinema at the Doha Film Festival, with screenings and competitions.
📍 Multiple Locations | 🗓️ Nov 21-28 | 🕓 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM

3️⃣ DBRQ 1st International Dragon Boat Tournament 🚣‍♂️
Watch the international dragon boat teams race across the waters at Lusail Marina.
📍 Lusail Marina | 🗓️ Nov 21-23 | 🕓 5:00 AM – 4:30 PM

2️⃣ Mo Amer Comedy Show 😂
Get ready to laugh with Mo Amer and Adi Khalefa at the Katara Amphitheatre.
📍 Katara Amphitheatre | 🗓️ Nov 21 | 🕗 8:00 PM | 🎟️ Tickets: QAR 125 – QAR 295

1️⃣ UFC Fight Night Doha 2025 🥊
Catch UFC Fight Night live for the first time ever in Qatar at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena.
📍 Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena | 🗓️ Nov 22 | 🕖 7:00 PM onwards

NEWS

🚁Doha’s First Pilotless Air Taxi Flight Just Took Off

• 🌍 Qatar’s first urban passenger flight using an unmanned eVTOL air taxi took place between Old Doha Port and Katara Cultural Village.

• 🛫 No pilot or human control was involved, showcasing how air taxis could fit into daily life.

• 🤖 AI and advanced navigation technologies controlled the flight.

• ✅ The successful trial proved the technology can operate safely in urban airspace.

• 🎯 The pilotless air taxi project will progress in phases, reviewing infrastructure and safety.

• 💡 The trial aligns with Qatar’s MOT Strategy 2025–2030, aiming for a smart, sustainable transport system.

• 🌱 Supports Qatar National Vision 2030 by reducing carbon emissions and improving quality of life.

🍿 Sharable bits and tips! 

• Got an alert on Nov 19? It’s Qatar’s Watan Exercise 2025! 🚨

• This Jordanian man proves saying goodbye to Qatar is never easy😭👋

• Falcon casually enjoying a cup of karak in Qatar… 🫶🇶🇦

• How to drive like an Arab? 🏎️😂 Find out the fun way!

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