for the Ooredoo Marathon, online at https://t.co/1GMScOApW2 until the midnight of 1 January 2018.#OoredooDohaMarathon2018 #Ooredoo pic.twitter.com/kngAeLmB6W— OoredooDohaMarathon (@OoredooMarathon) December 31, 2017
Sunday, December 31, 2017
Register for the Ooredoo Marathon
Saturday, December 30, 2017
Mein Schiff 5 - in Doha
the ship can carry four thousand passengers - belongs to the company TUIالسفينة السياحية TUI Mein Schiff 5 تصل ميناء الدوحة في ثالث زيارة لها#سياحة #قطر pic.twitter.com/1Rpfq0rBSt— نبيل الجماعي (@nabeelAljamaey) December 26, 2017
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Young Musical talents concert at QNL
Young 🎶Musical 🎹 talents 🎻
concert
Time: 5:00 PM -5:45 PM
Language: English
Event time
Starts:
05.01.2018 05:00 PM
Ends:
05.01.2018 05:45 PM
The library of my childhood
It was a dark November 🍂 afternoon when I was walking with my mom somewhere at our large compound . Passing near the cultural center I saw a lots of books 📖 and people inside .
- What is this place ? - I asked
- The library - my mother answered . For a very small fee one can read the books there or even can take them home !
- Really ? - I asked happily 😊
- Yes - and even children can be a member . But now it is too late . We are about to move 🚚 to another town . Once settled I will take you
to their library .I promise .
It was a real WOW feeling just to learn about the existence of such facility .( I could compare it to the moment when I learned to ride my bike 🚲.) But even to be a member ! It was far beyond all my expectations !
I was seven and half and I already read all our books . Then the neighbours' books . Then I was starving and ready to devour any book I come across .I was waiting for my summer holiday visiting cousins and I was planning to read their books . Or a birthday , name day or something similar .
The existence of the library opened a new perspective to my life ☼. I praised in myself the one who invented it .I just wished to have something similar for toys and games . But my mom informed me that facility does not exists .
Moving to another town was a real cultural shock . The landscape , the people were so different .☹ But my mom kept her promise and took me to the library . That was a wonderful place ☺.It was in the town center in an old historical building . Downstairs children's library - upstairs library for the big ones .
We had a really nice sized collection . Old books were well maintained not discarded . I read a lot .
As a result I became a ✍ good writer .Essay writing was always an easy job for me . Walking home from school the sentences ,ideas formed by themselves in my mind . I just had to write them down when arriving home .
My very best friend whom I met at age 12 was also a bookworm . We visited the library together , would read at home cracking apples . Discussing the stories after .One year later we found no books to read downstairs we read them all . So we were allowed to be a member of the library upstairs. But often returned to the kids section for its special atmosphere .
And the kids library just improved year after year . The new librarians were not only advising kids about what to read but they were ready to chat with them . They could tell them about their problems , they helped them with their home works .They provided them a shelter for the afternoons if conditions at their homes were not favorable . They organized competitions , they made some puppets and performed operas with them using their audio collection . Those librarians were real fairies .
We were very lucky .
When visiting cities later in my life I noticed that those city libraries were quite different .So impersonal and less inviting than our town's libraries .
Later it was declining - the libraries did not get much money to buy new books . It was quite sad . Especially to learn how little money our "fairies" made . They retired with very small pension . The new librarians were not similar to them . But the Internet attracted a lots of kids who could not afford it .
Yeah - when I grew up the Internet came and I "owned" whole libraries in my room . That was a real wow feeling but this is another story .
P.S. similar facility for toys and games opened when I was in my twenties - my kids visited it and liked it very much ...
- What is this place ? - I asked
- The library - my mother answered . For a very small fee one can read the books there or even can take them home !
- Really ? - I asked happily 😊
- Yes - and even children can be a member . But now it is too late . We are about to move 🚚 to another town . Once settled I will take you
to their library .I promise .
It was a real WOW feeling just to learn about the existence of such facility .( I could compare it to the moment when I learned to ride my bike 🚲.) But even to be a member ! It was far beyond all my expectations !
I was seven and half and I already read all our books . Then the neighbours' books . Then I was starving and ready to devour any book I come across .I was waiting for my summer holiday visiting cousins and I was planning to read their books . Or a birthday , name day or something similar .
The existence of the library opened a new perspective to my life ☼. I praised in myself the one who invented it .I just wished to have something similar for toys and games . But my mom informed me that facility does not exists .
Moving to another town was a real cultural shock . The landscape , the people were so different .☹ But my mom kept her promise and took me to the library . That was a wonderful place ☺.It was in the town center in an old historical building . Downstairs children's library - upstairs library for the big ones .
We had a really nice sized collection . Old books were well maintained not discarded . I read a lot .
As a result I became a ✍ good writer .Essay writing was always an easy job for me . Walking home from school the sentences ,ideas formed by themselves in my mind . I just had to write them down when arriving home .
My very best friend whom I met at age 12 was also a bookworm . We visited the library together , would read at home cracking apples . Discussing the stories after .One year later we found no books to read downstairs we read them all . So we were allowed to be a member of the library upstairs. But often returned to the kids section for its special atmosphere .
And the kids library just improved year after year . The new librarians were not only advising kids about what to read but they were ready to chat with them . They could tell them about their problems , they helped them with their home works .They provided them a shelter for the afternoons if conditions at their homes were not favorable . They organized competitions , they made some puppets and performed operas with them using their audio collection . Those librarians were real fairies .
We were very lucky .
When visiting cities later in my life I noticed that those city libraries were quite different .So impersonal and less inviting than our town's libraries .
Later it was declining - the libraries did not get much money to buy new books . It was quite sad . Especially to learn how little money our "fairies" made . They retired with very small pension . The new librarians were not similar to them . But the Internet attracted a lots of kids who could not afford it .
Yeah - when I grew up the Internet came and I "owned" whole libraries in my room . That was a real wow feeling but this is another story .
P.S. similar facility for toys and games opened when I was in my twenties - my kids visited it and liked it very much ...
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Qatar National Library - my first visit
I love libraries . I missed them here . I did visit smaller libraries here belonging to clubs , schools , embassies . But the big public libraries were in progress in Qatar .
Arrival : the Education City is a well-known place for us . However arriving at the place was very frustrating . Due to the ongoing constructions in the area- traffic diversion was just too hard to follow . We missed one exit to QF Gate 1 and the next one was at the Mall of Qatar's tunnel .There we managed to make a U turn . We lost minimum one hour .
The building from outside is very impressive - a geometric shape with some retro feel from the sides . I liked the Dutch architect's work . Inside it was too cold and impersonal . Big spaces without any cozy corner . It would need some green areas and some warmth . Some armchairs with fabric -something soft and inviting .
Registration - we already registered online so we expected quick procedure . Unfortunately - there was no line for those who already registered . We had to wait until other families filled in the forms manually etc . It took us again minimum 20 minutes . And no chairs around !
Children's library - surprisingly small collection . They must have spent too much money on the building itself - it was my first thought . Then I remembered the rules - 10 books per kids can be borrowed . A lots of books must be out . My ten year old was looking for something about astronomy - but could not find anything . What is even sadder that there was no one librarian ready to help the kids with the selection . Most of the books were for small kids .
Well behaving kids can visit the library without guardian if they are older than 9 .
Other facilities - toilets were far from the main entrance . But not far from the kids section .
The restaurant was right next to the kids library . We just wanted to have some quick bites . It was still half an hour before closing time but they already closed : ( . The cafe was open . One piece of cake was QR28 .
The elitist attitude !
The library is clearly not the venue of the wealthy and rich . Some very poor looking Asian families - lower middle-class families , students were the majority of the visitors ! Why not to offer something affordable ?
That was our first visit . We are planning to come back to explore more about it .
Arrival : the Education City is a well-known place for us . However arriving at the place was very frustrating . Due to the ongoing constructions in the area- traffic diversion was just too hard to follow . We missed one exit to QF Gate 1 and the next one was at the Mall of Qatar's tunnel .There we managed to make a U turn . We lost minimum one hour .
The building from outside is very impressive - a geometric shape with some retro feel from the sides . I liked the Dutch architect's work . Inside it was too cold and impersonal . Big spaces without any cozy corner . It would need some green areas and some warmth . Some armchairs with fabric -something soft and inviting .
Registration - we already registered online so we expected quick procedure . Unfortunately - there was no line for those who already registered . We had to wait until other families filled in the forms manually etc . It took us again minimum 20 minutes . And no chairs around !
Children's library - surprisingly small collection . They must have spent too much money on the building itself - it was my first thought . Then I remembered the rules - 10 books per kids can be borrowed . A lots of books must be out . My ten year old was looking for something about astronomy - but could not find anything . What is even sadder that there was no one librarian ready to help the kids with the selection . Most of the books were for small kids .
Well behaving kids can visit the library without guardian if they are older than 9 .
Other facilities - toilets were far from the main entrance . But not far from the kids section .
The restaurant was right next to the kids library . We just wanted to have some quick bites . It was still half an hour before closing time but they already closed : ( . The cafe was open . One piece of cake was QR28 .
The elitist attitude !
The library is clearly not the venue of the wealthy and rich . Some very poor looking Asian families - lower middle-class families , students were the majority of the visitors ! Why not to offer something affordable ?
That was our first visit . We are planning to come back to explore more about it .
The four month Spring Festival at Souq Waqif just kicked off
Many surprises awaiting for us - the organizers promised .For the time being cold weather is coming and you can ride more than 30 games at the Souq .Anyway ,it has very nice atmosphere without those rides as well .It is almost impossible to find a free table outside the restaurants for Friday breakfasts .
Friday, December 22, 2017
Meanwhile it is very cold in Sanaa
Meanwhile it is 0 C in Sanaa ! https://www.accuweather.com/en/ye/sanaa/355809/daily-weather-forecast/355809?day=10
No way to heat - no electricity or gas !
No way to heat - no electricity or gas !
If you missed my piece from #Sanaa, #Yemen on #BBCNewsTen last night, you can watch Alaa and Abdulilahs stories here : https://t.co/TdxIqixVlM pic.twitter.com/yUSg9lv3gg— Nawal Al-maghafi (@BBCNawalMaghafi) December 22, 2017
MIA Park Bazaar
MIA Park Bazaar— MuseumofIslamicArt (@MIAQatar) December 21, 2017
Friday – 2pm to 8 pm
Saturday – 12pm to 8pm
To book a Stall at one of our events, please download and complete the Application Form and Rules and Regulations https://t.co/WmzLjwYTqj, then email them to miaparkbazaar@qm.org.qahttps://t.co/lElcyxFFWB pic.twitter.com/MIUVX66TEm
Weather forecast for Monday 2018 - fog warning
‼️ Warning— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) December 31, 2017
Latest observations shows thick fog has begun forming in northern areas with zero visibility reported in AlShehemiah currently. Fog expected to gradually extend over most areas during coming hours. Please be cautious. #Qatar pic.twitter.com/zuUimPdJLa
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Drawing competition for kids - I love Qatar
Portray your Love : I love Qatar
Drawing competition for kids in connection with Qatar National Day celebrations.
On Friday,15 December 2017 @ AIMAC centre.
Kids Drawing Competition CATEGORY 1 (age 4-6 years)
CATEGORY 2 (age 7-12 years)
CATEGORY 3 (age 13-16 years)
register for free
Drawing competition for kids in connection with Qatar National Day celebrations.
On Friday,15 December 2017 @ AIMAC centre.
Kids Drawing Competition CATEGORY 1 (age 4-6 years)
CATEGORY 2 (age 7-12 years)
CATEGORY 3 (age 13-16 years)
register for free
Qatar National Day celebration - restaurants and hotel offers
Qatar National Day - December 18 is celebrated all over the country . The crowd is sometimes really too big - so some hotels got offers for those who rather would celebrate in private .
Not a bad idea - I think .
Here are some of the offers .
Millennium Plaza Doha is a new hotel with excellent reviews . Small kids eat for free .
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Golden Tulip also has excellent reviews
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if you are the type who likes to save then celebrate with a coupon from Qgrabs. !
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Watch the National Day Fireworks from the rooftop of Fraser Suits Hotel !
Not a bad idea - I think .
Here are some of the offers .
Millennium Plaza Doha is a new hotel with excellent reviews . Small kids eat for free .
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Golden Tulip also has excellent reviews
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if you are the type who likes to save then celebrate with a coupon from Qgrabs. !
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Watch the National Day Fireworks from the rooftop of Fraser Suits Hotel !
Monday, December 04, 2017
A new park and playground for people in wheelchairs
Welcome to region’s first inclusive playground #Al_legtaifiya #Park . The park is equipped with slides, see-saws and swings suitable for people with physical challenges. #MME is privileged to open its doors for all. #QatarForAll #qatar pic.twitter.com/1Auo3cD8x6— Baladiya (@Baladiya1) December 4, 2017
Sunday, December 03, 2017
Saturday, December 02, 2017
Ladies Night at Carisma Restaurant
#ladiesnight every #Saturday @Carisma #Restaurant— WarwickDoha (@WarwickDoha) December 2, 2017
from 6:30pm to 11:00pm
50% #Discounts on the bill.
Please call 44563352 or WhatsApp 66426906 #ladiesnight #dohahotels #warwickhotels #Qatar #italianfood #marhabaqatar #zomatoqa #qatarliving #offers #pasta #pizza pic.twitter.com/e8pevZwZAT
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
New Ice Rink in Qatar
After the City Center Mall and the Villagio Mall there is a new ice rink in Qatar
the Bsquare Mall's "Velocity Ice" .
Ajyal Youth Film Festival 2017: Trailer of Trailers
Ajyal Youth Film Festival 5 th
when : from 29 NOVEMBER
to 4 December
Where : Katara
What to expect : screenings , talks , red carpet events , family weekend
view the details of the the festival
Tickets : to be booked even for the free screenings
from QR25 to QR40 http://www.dohafilminstitute.com/filmfestival/films
Monday, November 27, 2017
An award winning horse from Qatar
WADEE AL SHAQAB SENIOR MALE WORLD CHAMPION 2017 (Salon Du Cheval-Paris 2017)— Al Shaqab (@AlShaqab) November 26, 2017
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🇶🇦🏆#وادي_بطل_العالم pic.twitter.com/GDnIOtb88r
Thursday, November 23, 2017
It is raining in Doha , Qatar
What a relief ! It is raining first time after the hot season . Welcome rain with the hope of getting some fresh air in the city !
آخر صور الرادار ورصد لخلايا رعدية وسط البلاد ، يرجى الحذر .#أمطار_قطر— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) November 23, 2017
Latest radar image shows thundray rain in the middle of #Qatar . pic.twitter.com/L09MalXufe
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
The first indoor trampoline park opened at Tawar Mall ,Doha
Bounce Qatar is the first indoor trampoline park here. It is in the new Tawar Mall . Entry fees are from 80 qr for a two hour session .
from their page ; " BOUNCE Doha is packed with lots of high octane, extreme, fun things to do whether you’re practicing your parkour moves, perfecting your aerial sports techniques, raising your heart-beat at our fitness classes, or simply having fun with friends, kids and family. Its all about jumping high, and landing soft and safe.
If you’re looking for indoor entertainment, BOUNCE Doha is the place to be!
BOUNCE Doha will be the largest indoor trampoline park in the Middle East, spanning over 4,000sqm, filled with wall to wall trampolines, never seen before Adventure Challenge courses for Ninja Warriors wanna be, slum dunk, dodgeball competitions, football pitch, big bags, zip-line, free-running area, and lots of other cool things.indoor entertainment
Visit us at Al Markhiya Street, Al Duhail South in Tawar Mall Doha, 2nd floor Doha!"
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Saturday, November 18, 2017
American School of Doha - 50 years celebration
Morning #music on the steps of ACS school celebrating 50 years celebrations! @ACSintschools #Doha #Qatar #mindfulness #ensemble #internationalschool #schoolculture pic.twitter.com/9p8F6bQNMD— Claudia Davies (@ClaudiaDMusic) November 19, 2017
Rains in Northern Qatar
فيديو لأمطار الخير الآن من شمال #قطر ( الجذيع ) ..اللهم صيباً نافعاً.— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) November 19, 2017
Rains in northern #Qatar today. pic.twitter.com/X71SoVuGg0
the hot season is over = it is wonderful to spend the time outside - even in some part of the country it is raining
Friday, November 17, 2017
free solar mobile charging stations - camp sites n Qatar
Qatar Ministry of Municipality and environment (MME) has installed free solar mobile charging stations at some camping places to serve the visitors. pic.twitter.com/amNa33Yds3— IstandWithQatar (@IstandWithQatar) November 17, 2017
special plate number auction inQatar
If you can afford and wish to have a special plate number for your car
in Qatar you can buy it .Every year there is an auction organized by the Traffic Department .
Let's see this year in numbers : 22 plate numbers sold
QR1.25mn ( 400 thousand USD ) was the highest amount paid for a single plate number
QR150,000 was the cheapest
source :
in Qatar you can buy it .Every year there is an auction organized by the Traffic Department .
Let's see this year in numbers : 22 plate numbers sold
QR1.25mn ( 400 thousand USD ) was the highest amount paid for a single plate number
QR150,000 was the cheapest
source :
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
champions of the weekend for endurance
Abdulrahman Al Sulaiteen and Gazelles Du Bosphore Ewalraid, the champions of the weekend for endurance 100 Km CEI* pic.twitter.com/YP4fhUGs5S— Al Shaqab (@AlShaqab) November 15, 2017
Monday, November 13, 2017
Qatari singer nominated to Grammy 2018
Fahad Al Kubaisi is the first singer from the GCC who got nominated to the Grammy Music Award .Congrats for the nomination !
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Diverted flight - pilot fell ill - QA statement
Statement on QR507 TRV - DOH pic.twitter.com/U3T0mBt6Dp— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) November 11, 2017
Flight number : QR 507 (TRV-DOHA )
The incident happened more than one hour after departure . The pilot fell ill - the First Officer landed the plane safely . It was Goa international airport - the closest place .
Everyone arrived in Doha by another plane -safely .
Thursday, November 09, 2017
pets up to 75 kg now can fly with QA
A lower price and an increase in baggage allowance means you are now “#GoingPlacesTogether” with your pet. https://t.co/dM76mUOiNq pic.twitter.com/a3oNzWfoak— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) November 9, 2017
Wednesday, November 08, 2017
A bird’s eye view of Al Wakra Station - Doha Metro
منظر عام لمحطة الوكرة والتي تعد المحطة النهائية بالنسبة للمرحلة الأولى من #مترو_الدوحة الممتد إلى جنوب مدينة الدوحة— Qatar Rail (@qrc_official) November 8, 2017
A bird’s eye view of Al Wakra Station. For Phase 1 of the #DohaMetro Program, Al Wakra Station represents the train’s last stop along the southern section of Doha pic.twitter.com/k4YnHowdmJ
Tuesday, November 07, 2017
Who are the ones detained in Saudi Arabia
11 princes have been detained in an anti-corruption sweep in Saudi Arabia, under the direction of the Crown Prince https://t.co/qzdgvLz7O5 pic.twitter.com/QFh2uzyDWf— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) November 8, 2017
Longines Global Champions Tour - AL Shaqab
Date : Nov 09 2017 - Nov 11 2017Don't miss the excitement and the thrill that is #LGCTDoha @AlShaqab! Save the date Nov 9-11; get your tickets now: https://t.co/9CgskOF46z pic.twitter.com/J57H6KVhde— Qatar Foundation (@QF) November 5, 2017
Time: Thursday 9 November 2017 – 11:00 AM - 8:45 PM
Friday 10 November 2017 – 1:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 11 November 2017 – 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Location: AL Shaqab
What to expect
worlds premiere 5-star show jumping event
fun-filled recreational activities
pony rides, jumping castles, horse riding simulator,
face painting and roaming magician
art workshop by renowned Cuban Artist Juan Arel Ruiz Contino
Qatari traditional games
Qatari riders
Bassem Hassan Mohammed
Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al Thani
Qatar National Library Opens Today
Good to know : - free
membership to anyone with a Qatari ID
- most books are in Arabic& English but books written in 15 other languages
are also available
- Opening hours: Saturday to Thursday - from 8am to 8pm,
Fridays - from 4pm to 8pm
- dedicated area for teens / children
- computer labs, a writing centre ,
creative tools such as 3D printers and musical
instruments are also available
- cafe , restaurant
apply for membership here : www.qnl.qa
- special need visitors can fully access the facility
- the building 's design by
Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas
Monday, November 06, 2017
Katara traditional Dhow Festival & photography contest
As a part of Katara traditional Dhow Festival, the photography contest will be held from 14-18 Nov. 2017 at #katara For inquiries: 44081421 pic.twitter.com/a6rhsxlRp3— كتارا | Katara (@kataraqatar) November 6, 2017
Sunday, November 05, 2017
Aqua Park Season Finale promotion
If you buy tickets online between Nov 1 to 18 then you can get it at 60 Qr for adults 50 QR for kids .
They are preparing to close for the season .
They are preparing to close for the season .
نود تذكيركم بمواعيد عمل أكوابارك في شهر نوفمبر.— أكوا بارك قطر (@aquaparkqa) November 4, 2017
الحديقة تستقبل زوارها من الثلاثاء إلى الأحد من ١٠ صباحاً حتى ٦ مساءً و تغلق كل إثنين! pic.twitter.com/qEnW3Apw1K
Hospitality Qatar 2017 Nov 7-9
Proven a highly progressive platform to showcase different #hospitality items. #HQ2017 is gaining more & more international guests pic.twitter.com/KFD3TBf6kb— Hospitality Qatar (@HQShow) October 28, 2017
when : Nov 7-9
what time : 3pm -9 pm
where : DECC
Saturday, November 04, 2017
BREAKING - Yemen's Houthis fire missile at Saudi Arabia's Riyadh
BREAKING: Reports of an explosion at King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh. More soon on https://t.co/9o3ihGGVjD pic.twitter.com/Mb8oXn3GIC— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) November 4, 2017
Turbaned Poiret 1900s Fashion Poster
Turbaned Poiret 1900s Fashion Poster
by LorrainesOoLaLa
Between 1910 an 1913, Paul Poiret was the "King of Fashion" in France - he is credited with the introduction of turbans, tunics, and harem pants into Western fashion.
Heya Fashion Week - Nov 3 -7
#HeyaFashionWeek's amazing events and activities are only 2 days away!— Qatar Calendar (@QatarCalendar) November 1, 2017
Experience unique apparel from November 3 - 7 at @DECCQatar. pic.twitter.com/Ej8e4npqFi
Choose your travel new favourite outfits and business best meetings best attire at #HeyaFashionWeek untill Nov 7.https://t.co/de92ZIKvCc pic.twitter.com/x11L1nZvLA— Qatar Calendar (@QatarCalendar) November 6, 2017
Wednesday, November 01, 2017
Aspire Lake Festival, NOV 9 -11
Aspire Lake Festival, starting from 9th Nov. till 11th Nov. Timing: 07:30 PM & 09:30 PM#AspireLakeFestival @OoredooQatar pic.twitter.com/vSNuK23nM9— Aspire Zone (@aspirezone) November 1, 2017
New route of Qatar Airways - Sarajevo
Four weekly flights , 6 hours of flight time .Tomorrow, we commence direct flights to #Sarajevo. If you've been there, share your best moments using #SarajevoTogether pic.twitter.com/eQw559LjfN— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) October 30, 2017
Cinema Under The stars - at MIA park
Join us tomorrow at 7 PM at @MIAQatar as we kick off “Cinema Under The stars" in partnership with Discover America Festival! #DAinQatar. pic.twitter.com/Ru42V8zs3E— Doha Film Institute (@DohaFilm) October 31, 2017
see the schedule here
Friday, October 27, 2017
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
India's smallest baby & infant mortality rates in the world
Born 12 weeks early, Rishita had to fight for her life. pic.twitter.com/C1GwrSGf5x— AJ+ (@ajplus) October 24, 2017
Amazing story .
To learn more about infant mortality rate & where your country's place on the list ...
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Creative Writing Course at VCU -Q
In case you want to join :hurry up ! the course has already started on Saturday !
Looking to improve your creative writing? Register online now for our community classes at https://t.co/QAcqPOrkoN pic.twitter.com/wijGr9h45s— VCUarts Qatar (@VCUQatar) October 18, 2017
Free Breast & Bowel screening at Sidra 23 October to 25 October
to get the free screening:We are here on 23 and 25 October! Please call 800-1112 to Register#BreastCancerAwareness #SidraMedicine pic.twitter.com/sOyVNGAnVI— Sidra Medicine (@SidraMedicine) October 22, 2017
You must be a woman of age 45 to 69
You must have valid health card (HMC card )
from 23 October to 25 October
7:30 am to 3:30 pm
call 800-1112 to Register
little bundle of joy
We hope you have as much fun today as this little bundle of joy 💙.#foreverychild, happiness pic.twitter.com/c7m6UnkQlm— UNICEF (@UNICEF) October 22, 2017
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Auqa park has special offers before the end of the season
They're back with their fantastic Buy 2 adult tickets & get 1 Free offer! Grab this deal online or directly at the entrance! [2/2] pic.twitter.com/G73PRB0lTv— Qatar Event Listings (@qatarevents) October 12, 2017
Full Moon Yoga at Warwick Doha
You can join them by the roof top deck to relax and unwind under the power of the moon on the 4th of November at 7:00PM
Price: 75.00
*Use of facilities are not included
Call: 4456 3337 to book your space!
Monday, October 16, 2017
Feral Cat Day - 16th October
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs are the only human ways to control cat population .
Cats are caught, taken to a veterinarian to be spayed or neutered, and vaccinated and eartipped (to sign that a cat has been through the surgery). Then the cats can go back to their area .
Did you know that the so called shelters kill 70 % of the trapped cats ?
I never support similar " animal welfare" groups .
If you want to help with the TNR program in Qatar then you will have all the information here . http://www.catsinqatar.com/CIQ/Feral_Cats.html
Saturday, October 14, 2017
French healthcare companies explore Qatar
As Qatar spent $763mn on imported medical products last year - the French companies visited Qatar to explore business opportunities .
Biogaran, Logo Silver, Medasys, and Visiomed Group are the companies who are currently observing the Qatari market for a possible contract . They would be able to bring to the country medications, medical devices, e-Health software , A specific , Made in France , wheel chair is also on the list of products France can offer .
L'Ambassadeur de #France : des perspectives positives pour les entreprises françaises du #secteur_médical au #Qatar @BF_MiddleEast pic.twitter.com/eR7RqK5CK7— France au Qatar (@FranceauQatar) October 11, 2017
Friday, October 13, 2017
smart jacket for workers protection in Qatar
Coming soon ! Hopefully. The sooner the better !
The nightmare of impending heart attacks may end with this new smart jacket & helmet . It will cool the workers and check their heart rate as well . A control room will track the worker who is in distress !
It is a Qatari innovation and will be manufactured by a Chinese company called NUCTECH .
you can read more here
The nightmare of impending heart attacks may end with this new smart jacket & helmet . It will cool the workers and check their heart rate as well . A control room will track the worker who is in distress !
It is a Qatari innovation and will be manufactured by a Chinese company called NUCTECH .
you can read more here
visa-free entry for citizens of 80+ countries to Qatar
With visa-free entry for citizens of 80+ countries, we invite you to visit #Qatar.— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) October 13, 2017
PC: halemadi (Instagram) pic.twitter.com/6JZfmVwmFq
To find out if you need a pre-arranged visa or not visit this page
Al- Shaqab - free entry today
#تذكير .— Al Shaqab (@AlShaqab) October 12, 2017
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برنامج منافسات 13-14 اكتوبر.. ننوه لسيادتكم بوجود منطقة مخصصة للمطاعم ..
.Program -Hathab 13 -14 October #hathab pic.twitter.com/6Qb2v9cIJU
In case you /your children are interested in horse riding then hurry up !
You can get a free tour inside Al- Shaqab today !
Hathab, Qatar Equestrian Tour 2017/18 -free entrance. Don't miss the thrill! (14-13 Oct)
Where ? AL SHAQAB , Gate8 ,Indoor Arena
Monday, October 09, 2017
Saturday, October 07, 2017
Swimming legends in Doha - Hosszu Katinka&Chad le Clos
Hands up for our #Cluster2 winners, @HosszuKatinka and @chadleclos! Here are the total points from #HongKong and #Doha! 🎊🥇#SWC17 #Airwave pic.twitter.com/aZdYKRdWqf— FINA (@fina1908) October 5, 2017
Tuesday, October 03, 2017
Museum of Islamic Art opening time changed
Islamic Art 7 days a week— MuseumofIslamicArt (@MIAQatar) September 28, 2017
Saturday to Thursday:
9 am to 7 pm
Friday:
1:30 pm to 7pm
Starting from 2nd October 2017https://t.co/6weSpDhaQM pic.twitter.com/jU07IcVuXF
Good to know that from October the MIA is open 7 days a week - until 7 pm !
We happened to visit it on a Tuesday -just to find it closed in summer . My kids got exhausted in the park and while waiting for taxi we found shelter from the heat at the Riwaq Hall though it was officially closed as well .
Monday, October 02, 2017
Bike rentals at MIA Park
Bike rentals for adults and children are now available in MIA Park starting from October 1st. 🚴🏼🚴🏼♀️— Qatar Museums (@Qatar_Museums) September 30, 2017
More info: https://t.co/cqMkL1tCiJ pic.twitter.com/T2OWHUPukg
Good News for the bike lovers . You can plan bike tour with your kids in the MIA park as bikes are available for rent again .
We were there in April and we were very much disappointed to see no bikes at all .
Great that they are back !
MIA Park Bazaar Season starts, 6th October 2017
it is still hot here but the park bazaar reopens
on 6 October 2017
Friday at 14:00–20:00
nice occasion to go out and have some home made dish , buy clothes ,books , art and craft
then walk along the promenade and have drink at the kiosk cafe to admire the sunset or Doha by night
My tip : before 4 pm it is still too hot - the sun sets at 5 :16
if you arrive at 4 pm then you can spend one hour in the bazaar then walk to the cafe and see the sunset
on 6 October 2017
Friday at 14:00–20:00
nice occasion to go out and have some home made dish , buy clothes ,books , art and craft
then walk along the promenade and have drink at the kiosk cafe to admire the sunset or Doha by night
My tip : before 4 pm it is still too hot - the sun sets at 5 :16
if you arrive at 4 pm then you can spend one hour in the bazaar then walk to the cafe and see the sunset
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Numbers in Qatar - Qatar Airways
We're celebrating #WTD2017 with a quick look at how we have helped to connect people and cultures across our growing network. pic.twitter.com/keFQyBjQks— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) September 27, 2017
four Omani women sailors challenging stereotypes
"We want to change the misperception of women's capabilities"— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) September 27, 2017
The four Omani women sailors challenging stereotypes https://t.co/mGZGvvdsFK pic.twitter.com/G8fsJfRpJs
Monday, September 25, 2017
HMC’s pharmacists celebrated World Pharmacy Day 2017
HMC’s pharmacists celebrated World Pharmacy Day 2017 today #WorldPharmacyDay #Hamad pic.twitter.com/wO8yB1ejoM— Hamad Medical Corp. (@HMC_Qatar) September 25, 2017
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Beware of clouds - weather in Qatar
#قلايد_الوسمي فترة ماقبل موسم الوسمي حيث تكثر فيه تكونات السحب الركامية #الحقبان#قطر pic.twitter.com/9w4YBvJPh5— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) September 24, 2017
❗️يرجى توخي الحيطة والحذر على خط العطورية نظراً لتدني الرؤية الأفقية بسبب الرمال المثارة نتيجةً لنشاط السحب الركامية .. #قطر pic.twitter.com/t4MqqeXG7G— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) September 24, 2017
Prince Tamim bin Hamad reception in Qatar after historic journey
هكذا أستقبلنا أميرنا تميم بن حمد حفظه الله#شركة_الريل pic.twitter.com/DOfrOyRs7Z— Qatar Rail (@qrc_official) September 24, 2017
Highlights from the speech of the Emir of Qatar at the UN
Highlights from the speech of HH the Emir at the UN General Assembly Session#UNGA #UNGA72#QatarUN pic.twitter.com/TffMPKfuXM— MOFA - Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) September 20, 2017
Saturday, September 23, 2017
European Day of Languages is back at the Institut français Qatar
European Day of Languages is back ! Free European Languages Crash Courses !— Institut français Qa (@ifqdoha) September 14, 2017
Register at https://t.co/aA0Rwr52Ye @FranceauQatar pic.twitter.com/mNo1vSNq6q
The Red Arrows aerobatic show in Qatar next week
R U ready Qatar? With just 7 days to go, we’r starting z countdown 2 z impressive display of @rafredarrows #RedArrowsTour #RedArrowsInQatar pic.twitter.com/BDi8pguaJs— UK in Qatar 🇬🇧🇶🇦 (@ukinqatar) September 23, 2017
UPDATE
the Red Arrows were here in Doha . People watched the show from different parts of the city . Qatar Airways wants you to send your best photos .
Show us your best shot of our A350 with the Red Arrows and share it using #RedArrowsInQatarhttps://t.co/5c8L9OaY1A pic.twitter.com/aJWVghd1g7— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) October 2, 2017
Al-Attiyah for winning GOLD MEDAL at Ashgabat 2017
Proud of our #equestrian Hamad Al-Attiyah for winning GOLD in the final round of the individual #ShowJumping competition at #Ashgabat2017 🏇🏻 pic.twitter.com/1mDMdbRo5w— Qatar Olympic Team (@qatar_olympic) September 23, 2017
الفارس حمد العطيه يحرز الميدالية الذهبية لـ #قطر في منافسات قفز الحواجز بدورة الالعاب الآسيوية الخامسة للصالات المغلقه. الف مبرووك— Qatar Olympic Team (@qatar_olympic) September 23, 2017
#يلا_قطر pic.twitter.com/FvqSyHw2Um
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Vintage Fruit Basket - kitchen and dinning set
Vintage Fruit Basket - kitchen and dinning set
by almawad
Vintage Fruit Basket - kitchen and dinning set. Various products you can customize
Free bananas & apples for kids at Monoprix Qatar
A moment with Monoprix....lifetime healthy!— Monoprix Qatar (@MonoprixQatar) September 13, 2017
Enjoy free banana & apples for your kids @ Monoprix Dfc,Coming soon at Palm towers. pic.twitter.com/YIwSWsCA7A
Nice gesture - though I do not think there are a lots of kids in need of free fruit around here . However it may encourage eating more fruit .
Katara Gallery - give or take used books
رواق #كتارا للكتب المستعملة— كتارا | Katara (@kataraqatar) September 17, 2017
لنساهم جميعًا في نشر ثقافة #القراءة
للتبرع بالكتب المستعملة يرجى الاتصال على 66644031 #كتارا_ملتقى_الثقافات pic.twitter.com/rrmyK6X4qV
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Congrats Qatar - Diving team bronze
Qatari diving team win bronze at Asian Championshiphttps://t.co/RooLEZKRgW#YallaQatar @Qatar_swimming pic.twitter.com/6H1JF7y7Xx— Qatar Olympic Team (@qatar_olympic) September 11, 2017
Traffic Diversion from Al Wakra
#Ashghal: the diversion from AlWakra Rd. to Ras Abou Abboud Rd will be replaced by Airport Interchange, a more efficient alternative route pic.twitter.com/VO9SaPIVSH— هيئة الأشغال العامة (@AshghalQatar) September 12, 2017
Wednesday, September 06, 2017
Large Port to be opened in Qatar
One of the Middle East’s largest ports will be opened in Qatar with an integrated infrastructure & world class services. pic.twitter.com/aFbfvxStc3— سيف بن أحمد آل ثاني (@saifaalthani) September 4, 2017
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
The first groups of metro trains arrived in Qatar
The arrival of the first group of trains #DohaMetro came two months ahead of schedule, trains will be transported to Al Wakra Depot soon pic.twitter.com/jv4LHlK9fF— Qatar Rail (@qrc_official) August 20, 2017
they came from Japan on a sea route
it took them 21 days to arrive
it is a great joy for every resident in the country
Monday, July 31, 2017
New sun protection mask from Japan
New sun protection mask becomes popular in Japan— zoomingjapan (@zoomingjapan) July 27, 2017
(This is too much if you ask me ... ^^; ...)https://t.co/iC4NiVfiMr
this face protection looks like a Muslim veil that so many women wear around here
here women wear it for religious reasons as they believe that it protects one from the fire of the hell
Japanese women wear it for practical reason - they wish to have fair skin
many Arab women wish the same
now - the invention of this new Japanese Niqab is that it leaves an open area for the nose
the one who wears it can breathe normally
In Japan many wears it already while driving or exercising outdoors .
In Europe it is totally forbidden in most of the countries .
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Casting Call: Seeking Actors with Qatari look
Forthcoming production: “SH’HAB” – written and directed by Amal Al Muftah
Synopsis:
Upon hearing a myth about falling stars, a young girl’s curiosity is sparked. When night falls on old Al-Wakrah village, she sets out on her father’s boat, with the assistance of her older brother, to chase the fabled comets.
Upon hearing a myth about falling stars, a young girl’s curiosity is sparked. When night falls on old Al-Wakrah village, she sets out on her father’s boat, with the assistance of her older brother, to chase the fabled comets.
Auditions will be held between July 16th and August 10th 2017 for the following roles. All applicants should have Qatari look and speak the local dialect.
AMAL (8-11 years old)
Confident and adventurous.
Confident and adventurous.
NAHLA (35 – 45 years old)
Amal’s beautiful, caring mother.
Amal’s beautiful, caring mother.
SULTAN (10 – 13 years old)
Brash and confident.
Brash and confident.
ABDULRAHMAN (40 – 50 years old)
Protective of his children. Strong and stern from years working as a fisherman.
Protective of his children. Strong and stern from years working as a fisherman.
VILLAGERS: (all ages, male and female)
We’re looking for 10 aspiring actors to be play background cast in selected scenes. All cast should look Qatari. These roles are a good opportunity for those seeking to participate in their first professional film production.
We’re looking for 10 aspiring actors to be play background cast in selected scenes. All cast should look Qatari. These roles are a good opportunity for those seeking to participate in their first professional film production.
Please send the following information to: QFF-Productions@dohafilminstitute.com
• A recent photo of yourself (preferably a headshot)
• Date of birth, nationality, languages spoken
• Previous acting experience / Showreel links
• Date of birth, nationality, languages spoken
• Previous acting experience / Showreel links
Meanwhile in Yemen :(
UNICEF Exec Dir Mr Lake at a hospital in Yemen today where suspected cholera cases and children are being treated pic.twitter.com/vxiCm7fbHT— UNICEF Yemen (@UNICEF_Yemen) July 25, 2017
The Funniest Fake news about Qatar
Funny #FakeNews spread over by #UAE and #SaudiArabia as #Cyberattack & #SocialMediawar against #Qatar #QatarCrisis#UAEbehindcyberattack pic.twitter.com/42XO9DI52f— Qatar Fake News (@QatarFakeNews) July 18, 2017
some of the "best of "the fake news spread about this country
Dairy products and Turkish vocabulary - Qatar 50 day of siege
It had been the Saudi who brought to Qatar a lots of dairy products before : milk , laban , labneh , sour cream , keshta , creme caramel used to be my favourites . They used to be the cheapest counter . It has been for 50 days that they do not bring it anymore ...
In one supermarket where I frequently go - there is a long counter offering dairy products . Two third of it has been always Western ,expensive , medium priced products from France , Germany ,USA even there is one Hungarian cheese brand .
When my friends ask me if I find food for us in Qatar then I say - yes . There is no reason to feel sorry for us . Especially when I think of some war torn countries citizens in the area .
Some brands disappeared - new ones came.
Now the dairy counter - the cheap part is filled with Turkish and British milk . The latter is more expensive , but people understand the labels . As it is in English .
The Turkish dairy products do not always have info on them in English . So at the supermarket there is a small help with Turkish words translated into Arabic , English , Hindi , Tagalog .
something like this
Süt - milk ,حليب ,दूध , ,gatas
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Meyveli yoğurt - fruit yoghurt ,
In one supermarket where I frequently go - there is a long counter offering dairy products . Two third of it has been always Western ,expensive , medium priced products from France , Germany ,USA even there is one Hungarian cheese brand .
When my friends ask me if I find food for us in Qatar then I say - yes . There is no reason to feel sorry for us . Especially when I think of some war torn countries citizens in the area .
Some brands disappeared - new ones came.
Now the dairy counter - the cheap part is filled with Turkish and British milk . The latter is more expensive , but people understand the labels . As it is in English .
The Turkish dairy products do not always have info on them in English . So at the supermarket there is a small help with Turkish words translated into Arabic , English , Hindi , Tagalog .
something like this
Süt - milk ,حليب ,दूध , ,gatas
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Ayran - laban
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yoğurt -
yoghurt ,dahee ,زبادي
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Meyveli yoğurt - fruit yoghurt ,
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