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LEMÉRIDIEN HOTELS & RESORTS MAKES ITS GLAMOUROUSDEBUT IN QATAR WITH THE OPENING OF LE ROYAL MÉRIDIEN DOHA

May 31, 2022

Introducing the Brand’s Timeless Chic Design and Distinctly European Spirit to Qatar’s Iconic Future City, Lusail. DOHA, QATAR – 30 May 2022 – Le…

BOOK REVIEW: Honor by Elif Shafak

May 31, 2022

If you had to pick one author to call your favorite, who would it be? And why? Most of the avid readers out there…

Enjoy free museum entry until the end of March

March 21, 2022

Free Admission to Qatar Museums’ Exhibitions throughout March Qatar Museums is offering members of the community free admission to all ongoing Qatar Museums exhibitions…

Donation drop off point at an IKEA store in Qatar. The donation box is shaped like a house and the window is open to drop off textiles

Donate pre-loved textiles at Al-Futtaim IKEA

March 1, 2022

Al-Futtaim IKEA, the region’s leading Swedish home furnishing brand, today announced the launch of ‘Textiles TAKE-BACK’ campaign in partnership with Qatar Charity, one of…

Exterior image of 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum at Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum to open 31 March 2022

February 28, 2022

One of the world’s largest and most comprehensive sports museums, 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum will offer an unforgettable interactive journey through the…

Inside DECC Exhibition Centre showcasing the flags of Doha International Book Fair

Should you visit Doha International Book Fair?

January 17, 2022

Absolutely! The 31st edition of Doha International Book Fair, held at Doha Exhibition and Conference Centre is a dream destination for book lovers. Why…

BOOK REVIEW: Caraval by Stephanie Garber

January 6, 2022

Is reading Young Adult fiction bad if you’re an adult? There’s a common misconception that it is, and I am here to contest this….

Take part in these fun family art and culture events

January 5, 2022

Qatar Museums invites you to take part in a series of family art and culture events led and inspired by Qatar’s creative community. Throughout…

Guests watching award-winning film at M7

‘Don’t Get Too Comfortable’ stirs audiences at a private screening at M7

December 26, 2021

Audiences were moved after the first ever private screening of award-winning Yemeni film “Don’t Get Too Comfortable”, shown at The Sky Theatre, M7 on December 22….

Images shows Place Vendome Mlall a new luxury shopping destination in Qatar

Looking for a hotel for Qatar 2022 World Cup?

December 12, 2021

Le Royal Méridien Doha is set to open in Q1 2022 and located within walking distance from Lusail stadium, where the final of FIFA…

POW! WOW! mural festival is coming to Al Saad Metro Station

November 17, 2021

Qatar Museums is hosting the POW! WOW! international mural festival from 25 November to 1 December, and is inviting community members to attend the…

Golden Falcon by Tom Claassen public art at Hamad International Airport

Qatar’s ambitious public art goals ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022

November 16, 2021

Qatar Museums embarks on an ambitious public art programme, adding more than 40 new installations over the next year, featuring celebrated Qatari, regional, and…

BOOK REVIEW: A Line Made by Walking by Sara Baume

October 28, 2021

If you’re anything like me, you probably take pleasure from classifying books in various unusual ways. One of my favorites is to assign each…

Get your knit on with these great supply stores around Doha

September 23, 2021

Knitting is considering one of the most relaxing hobbies around, and has found itself gaining significant attention thanks to British Olympian Tom Daley. The…

Anushay viewing Doha's West Bay from MIA Park Cafe

A Love Letter to Doha

September 18, 2021

This fond farewell to Qatar was written by former resident, Anushay Qaiser. It was a fairly windy afternoon in 2015 when I first saw…

Majestic sunset views in Doha

September 15, 2021

Where are the best places to view sunsets in Qatar? Well this was a harder task than we thought, because it’s near impossible to…

Balloon Dog sculpture by artist Jeff Koons

Discover the playful art of Jeff Koons this November

September 14, 2021

Qatar Museums will present the Gulf region’s first exhibition by Jeff Koons at QM Gallery ALRIWAQ as part of Qatar–United States 2021 Year of…

BOOK REVIEW: Circe by Madeline Miller

September 13, 2021

Greek mythology! I’ve loved it ever since the middle school, although I have always found the writing raw and a bit hard to digest….

Enjoy earth-friendly fashion from Qatar brand RSPR

September 6, 2021

Qatar-based sustainable brand, RSPR (pronounced res·pir – Latin for breathe), launches its new athleisure collection, becoming the first homegrown business with clothes made from…

Geeky stops around Doha

September 6, 2021

Geek is undoubtedly the new black, and Doha has plenty of places that will help fuel your inner nerd. Whether you’re a collector, a…