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Qatar Olympic Committee organises Paralympic Challenge Day for people with special needs

In line with its commitment to social responsibility and the promotion of sport for all, the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), represented by its Sports Events Department, organised the 2025…

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May 12, 2025 Access / Events / Sport /

 
 

Overtourism driving travellers toward riskier destinations

With overtourism impacting many the world’s most popular destinations, a new report has revealed that some travellers are opting for less-frequented places and off-season travel.…

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May 11, 2025 Insurance / Security / Tourism /

 
 

Qatar partnership with World Health Organization leaves legacy for safe and healthy mega-sporting events

Capturing and building on the experiences of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the State of Qatar and World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new report providing lessons learned and…

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May 10, 2025 Events / Sport / Venues / Wellness /

 
 

IPL suspended amid rising India-Pakistan tension

Cricket’s Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended for one week amid growing security tensions between India and Pakistan. The announcement was made today by the Board of…

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May 9, 2025 Safety / Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Japan’s Kobe University analysis explores relationship between socioeconomic status, nature and wellbeing

Japan’s Kobe University has released an analysis exploring the connection between visiting urban parks and socioeconomic status with the study based on survey results from two major…

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May 9, 2025 Education / Environment / Parks / Wellness /

 
 

Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve to open Asia’s inaugural ‘ZooSchool’ and forest-themed event space

‘ZooSchool’, a partnership between Mandai Wildlife Group and NTUC First Campus, is set to open in June 2025 – delivering immersive nature-inspired wildlife education…

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May 9, 2025 Attractions / Education / Environment / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Disney theme park resort planned for Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island

The Walt Disney Company and Miral, the UAE's leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, have announced that the world's seventh Disney destination is being planned…

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May 8, 2025 Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism /

 
 

Greenpeace Australia Pacific calls on new Australian Government to ratify Global Ocean Treaty

Sir David Attenborough’s latest documentary ‘Ocean’ was released in cinemas this week to mark the broadcaster's 99th birthday today, and mirrors his lifetime as it…

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May 8, 2025 Environment / Government /

 
 

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