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Sporting events accessible via the Metro

September 2, 2021

Doha has undoubtedly become the leading sports hub of the Gulf Region. With the much publicized first ever winter FIFA World Cup heading to…

Doha Metro helped over 106,000 people cope with the Corniche Road closure

August 10, 2021

How did Doha residents deal with the temporary closure of a crucial link road? They utilised Doha Metro and its Metro link services to…

BOOK REVIEW: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

August 3, 2021

Do you sometimes find yourself grabbing a book because of the hype it has created, rather than the plot? I’m definitely guilty of doing…

Currently closed: The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is undergoing enhancement

June 18, 2021

MIA will reopen in Autumn 2022 with upgraded spaces and more accessible, engaging and learning visitor experiences. The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), one…

There’s a brand new art trail to explore at Lusail

April 21, 2021

Qatar Museums has unveiled a series of public art installations at the newly opened Crescent Park in Lusail City. The artworks are created by…

Tasweer – A new photo festival in Qatar

March 19, 2021

Photography fans, Qatar has a new cultural festival for you – in destinations around Doha that are easily accessible via Doha Metro. On 24…

Your guide to Msheireb Downtown Doha

March 18, 2021

Msheireb Downtown Doha is one of my favourite places to explore. It’s full of exciting new restaurants and cafes. It’s got a cool, urban…

Creativity and culture this March with Qatar Museums

March 13, 2021

Sign up for book club, art classes and virtual tours Qatar Museums has launched several events and activities catering to a wide array of…

Meet Nathanael

March 5, 2021

Nathanael reached out to us via our Instagram page, and we’re really happy he did – it’s great to hear from a fellow Doha Metro…

Meet Michelle

February 12, 2021

One of our goals to help create a sense of community – connecting you to other Doha Metro fans and fellow commuters. The people…

Become a local tourist with the #PassGoQatar Monopoly Challenge

January 28, 2021

Qatar Museums (QM) has launched a new engaging social media competition that encourages you to visit cultural destinations, public art locations, and heritage sites…

Want to exercise? Jump on Doha Metro

January 26, 2021

Just by taking Doha Metro home from work (taxi there, Metro home) I’ve doubled my daily step count. It’s not particularly high, but it…

Sheikha Mayassa at Fire Station Artist in Residence

‘Grey Times’ explores how the pandemic has impacted artists’ creative process

January 22, 2021

The Fire Station has launched a new exhibition Grey Times, which encompasses the works of artists who participated in the fifth edition of its…

Enjoy creativity month with Qatar Museums

January 9, 2021

This January, Qatar’s community is invited to creative classes and exhibition tours. Qatar Museums has launched several events and activities catering to various interests…

Qatar National Day – a time to appreciate our second home

December 18, 2020

Every year on the 18th of December Qatar celebrates its National Day. Qataris celebrate their nation and take pride in its achievements, especially in…

See the Qatar National Day celebrations by Doha Metro

December 17, 2020

Is Doha Metro open? Are there extended operating hours? Will there be queuing in place? The good news is that yes, it is open….

Street art is coming to Qatar

November 19, 2020

Seventeen Qatar-based artists will breathe life into designated walls across the city as part of Qatar Museums’ public art initiative, Jedariart. The initiative, which…

Enjoy more door-to-door Metro connections

November 19, 2020

The Metro Express shuttle service has expanded to The Pearl and Lusail Marina How do you make a limited last-mile free ride-hailing service better?…

Lusail Tram Countdown

November 9, 2020

Something that Lusail residents having been long awaiting for, is about to happen! Qatar Rail officially announced that they have started testing in preparation…

Local Experience – Al Sadd Souq

November 9, 2020

Doha Skyline That view from the Corniche overlooking West Bay is really beautiful. I’ve been a Qatar resident for some time now and I…