🎆 Qatar Boat Show 2026: Fireworks & Drone Shows
Four evenings of spectacular displays at Old Doha Port!
Show schedule
| Date | Showtimes |
|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | 7:30 PM |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 6 PM & 8 PM |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 6 PM & 8 PM |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 7:30 PM |
No boat show ticket? You can still enjoy the fireworks from the Doha Corniche, including the area facing the National Museum of Qatar. 🌊
There was a military exercise going on in Doha, and I soon started receiving messages from some acquaintances who were frightened and worried. Not everyone seemed to know what was happening, and I could understand their concerns.
These kinds of exercises have become quite common in Qatar in recent years. They are meant to test how well the country can respond to different emergencies, including security threats, cyberattacks, natural disasters, and situations requiring evacuations. 🛡️
Some metro stations, including Al Bidda, were temporarily closed, and there were also activities at Hamad International Airport. 🚇✈️
The Doha Metro's official X account had posted warnings about the temporary closures and other disruptions.
Living in Doha for so many years, I have become familiar with these exercises. Still, I can understand why people who are not aware of them might feel frightened when they suddenly see unusual activity or find their usual routes disrupted.
I think a little information can make a big difference. Sometimes, simply knowing what is happening is enough to make us feel safer and more prepared. 💙
Following safety guidelines at metro stations reflects your awareness and helps ensure a safe and comfortable journey for you and others. #MOIQatar https://t.co/fMCQCnF7Kq
— Ministry of Interior - Qatar (@MOI_QatarEn) November 1, 2026
So there's this X post from @wana_visualss with three really cool pics of Chefchaouen, Morocco—the "Blue City." You've got these fancy blue doorways with plants, street cats hanging out against bright blue walls, and a big hillside shot of the whole blue medina.
Chefchaouen's up in the Rif Mountains, and the whole place is painted in shades of blue. Word is the tradition might've started with Jewish refugees back in the 15th century—either for spiritual reasons or just to keep bugs away. Either way, it's a huge tourist draw now.
The photos are by a photographer called awonderseeker, and they really show off how photogenic the city's alleys and buildings are—which makes sense since the account focuses on West Asian and North African culture and visuals.
Chefchaouen, Morocco 🇲🇦 Photos by awonderseeker https://t.co/jFqOiqWuNz
— WANA Visuals (@wana_visualss) November 1, 2026
A viral photo shows rare bright pink dolphins swimming with a darker one near Qantab Beach in Muscat, Oman. The dolphins are likely endangered Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins, and their pink color comes from blood vessels showing through pale skin—not albinism. The close-to-shore sighting highlights Oman's marine biodiversity.
Rare pink dolphins spotted near Oman. https://t.co/8mAwzRSPKR
— Globe Eye News (@GlobeEyeNews) October 21, 2026
Nisreen Skaik, a young Palestinian girl from Gaza, is a top-8 finalist in the youth category of the 2026 Digital Content Creators Awards for her videos documenting daily life amid conflict and displacement. Her content—covering children's experiences such as destroyed schools, supply shortages, winter hardships in tents, and calls for aid—has reached millions on social media. Family videos captured her emotional celebration at learning of the finalist status, with the awards ceremony set for December in Doha, Qatar.
Palestinian child content creator Nisreen Skaik, whose videos document her childhood during a genocide in Gaza, qualified for the finals in the youth category of the 2026 Digital Content Creators Awards. https://t.co/3B5PyaP2qH
— AJ+ (@ajplus) October 20, 2026
برونزية أسياد ناغويا البارالمبية لسباق 400 متر سباحة حرة يحققها بطلنا شامل شاهين 🥉🇶🇦 كفو يا بطل 🇶🇦💪 Our champion Shamil Shaheen wins bronze in the men’s 400m freestyle at the Nagoya Asian Para Games 🥉🇶🇦 Well done, champion! 🇶🇦💪 #WeAreTeamQatar #كلنا_الأدعم #AichiNagoya2026 #asianparagames2026
— Team Qatar 🇶🇦 (@qatar_olympic) October 20, 2026
Rural women make invaluable contributions to their communities and are key to building a more sustainable, resilient future for all. On Thursday’s International Day of #RuralWomen, join us in thanking them and supporting their efforts. https://t.co/vyTLp5Y2Xz via @UN_Women https://t.co/Xa3m30ZAxV
— United Nations (@UN) October 15, 2026
When I see this post by the United Nations for International Rural Women's Day, my heart turns with profound respect to my grandmother in the village—a woman whose quiet strength and tireless devotion shaped my fondest memories.
Her hands, weathered by decades of labor, prepared feasts that made our holidays truly unforgettable: homemade jams, rich syrups, savory sausages, delicate duck livers, and golden dripping—each bite a testament to her love and craftsmanship.
Her discipline was unwavering, her work ethic boundless. She labored with grace until the final week of her life, departing this world at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and self-sacrifice.
To her, and to the countless rural women around the world who toil unseen and give without measure—I offer my deepest admiration and gratitude. You are the quiet pillars upon which generations are built.
فرساننا قالوها.. ما نرجع الدوحة إلا بالذهب 🥇🇶🇦 في اليوم الختامي لأسياد ناغويا 2026، فرسان الأدعم يهدون قطر ذهبية جديدة .. فارس الأدعم فالح العجمي يتوّج بذهبية قفز الحواجز للفردي، ليختتم المشاركة القطرية بأجمل ختام🇶🇦 Ending on a golden note 🥇🇶🇦 On the final day of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, Team Qatar’s riders deliver another gold for Qatar Team Qatar rider Faleh Al Ajami claims gold in the individual jumping event, bringing Qatar’s campaign to a golden close Our riders said it… we’re not going back to Doha without gold 🇶🇦🥇 #WeAreTeamQatar #كلنا_الأدعم #AichiNagoya2026 #AsianGames2026 #ImagineOneAsia
— Team Qatar 🇶🇦 (@qatar_olympic) October 4, 2026
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