Divers in Qatar ...Beyond the oil drop - exhhibition - Katara

Divers in Qatar have long been heroes of the sea—from traditional pearl diving to maintaining oil and gas infrastructure—courageously exploring the depths and shaping the region’s history beneath the waves .

FEBRUARY 28, 2026 - six-planet alignment

 

Mark Your Calendars !

FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Don't forget to look up the planets will drift quietly across the sky, reminding us how beautifully the universe can align. pic.twitter.com/TTShFgFyQM

— A Man Of Memes (@RickyDoggin) February 23, 2026

A Cappella Song by the Gilaks, an Ethnic Minority in Iran.

🇮🇷 An A Cappella Song by the Gilaks, an Ethnic Minority in Iran.

The Gilaks are a long-established Iranian people with a population of approximately 3-4 million, living in the Gilan province on Iran's Caspian coast. As linguistic descendants and sub-branches of the ancient… pic.twitter.com/YPkON49rgi

— MENA Visuals (@menavisualss) February 23, 2026

 

Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2026 Drone Show

 

Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2026 Drone Show 😍#QatarTennisFederation #qatarexxonmobilopen2026 #Qatar #Tennis #qatarexxonmobilopen pic.twitter.com/ehd0aeyT94

— Qatar Tennis Federation (@QatarTennis) February 22, 2026

Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Real vs Fake

 

The olive oil market is heavily compromised by fraud. Many bottles sold as extra virgin are actually lower-grade oils cut with cheap soybean or seed oils. Telling the difference starts with your senses. Genuine EVOO smells fresh, fruity, and grassy, leaving a distinct peppery… pic.twitter.com/qqVLlWtt1j

— TasteAtlas (@TasteAtlas) February 22, 2026

Lusail Tram - by Ramadan nights

 

خلال هذا الشهر الفضيل، نتمنى لكم تجربة تنقل مميزة وميسرة عبر شبكاتنا.

Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, may every journey via our networks be filled with peace and reflection. 🌙 pic.twitter.com/Vbm9yYYoK0

— Qatar Rail (@QatarRail) February 22, 2026

Early Warning System - Statement by the MOI Qatar

 

Statement by the Ministry of Interior regarding sending alerts through the Early Warning System to mobile phones, in light of reduced horizontal visibility due to fog.#MOIQatar pic.twitter.com/h7eBAmiC1v

— Ministry of Interior - Qatar (@MOI_QatarEn) February 19, 2026

Food & Dining Vocabulary during Ramadan

 Tamr (تمر) 🌴✨ – Dates, traditionally eaten to gently break the fast

Shorba (شوربة) 🍲 – A warm soup, often the first savory dish at iftar

Sambousek (سمبوسك) 🥟 – Crispy savory pastries stuffed with cheese, meat, or vegetables

Harees (هريس) 🥣🍖 – Slow-cooked wheat and meat dish, creamy and comforting

Lamb Ouzi (أوزي) 🍖🍚 – Fragrant spiced rice topped with tender slow-cooked lamb, nuts, and raisins

Qatayef (قطايف) 🥞🍯 – Ramadan dessert pancakes filled with cream or nuts and drizzled with syrup

Kunafa (كنافة) 🧀🍰 – Sweet pastry layered with cheese or cream and soaked in syrup

Luqaimat (لقيمات) 🍩🍯 – Crispy golden doughnut balls drizzled with date syrup or honey

Take-away iftar meal from the IKEA - Qatar

Check out  the details  of this traditional  lamb  meal  and order in advance

 

10 Arabic words related to the fasting month

 1. **Ramadan (رمضان)** 🌙 – The holy month of fasting

2. **Sawm (صوم)** 🤲 – Fasting

3. **Iftar (إفطار)** 🌅🍽️ – The meal to break the fast at sunset

4. **Suhoor (سحور)** 🌄🥣 – The pre-dawn meal before fasting begins

5. **Maghrib (مغرب)** 🌇🕌 – Sunset prayer, when the fast is broken

6. **Fajr (فجر)** 🌄🙏 – Dawn prayer, when fasting begins

7. **Taraweeh (تراويح)** 🌙🕌 – Special nightly prayers during Ramadan

8. **Zakat (زكاة)** 💝 – Obligatory charity

9. **Zakat al-Fitr (زكاة الفطر)** 🌾🤝 – Charity given before Eid prayer

10. **Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر)** 🎉🌙 – The festival marking the end of Ramadan

Iftar deals in Qatar - dinning out with vouchers

 When browsing Qgrabs’ Ramadan deals this year, I was genuinely surprised by the variety — more than 30 venues are offering special meal promotions, including generous iftar and sohour buffet packages across Doha.

The most luxurious options combine fine dining with a desert staycation. As Ramadan falls during one of the most pleasant weather periods of the year, a night away feels especially tempting. A sohour set menu for two at Regency Sealine Camp starts from QR499 — a five-star desert experience that truly sounds like a memorable treat.

Among deal seekers, the most popular voucher at the moment appears to be the iftar buffet at Velero Hotel. Their QR85 voucher has attracted significant attention. Children aged 6 and under dine free, while children aged 7–12 pay directly at the hotel.

Another highly sought-after option comes from Gloria Hotel & Suites**,** offering an exquisite iftar buffet featuring Turkish and Egyptian specialties for only QR29. Children under six dine free; older children require a voucher. This is the lowest price I found this season — incredibly affordable.

If you are looking for something a bit different in Doha, consider the Balkan iftar set menu at Dukat Restaurant. While not a budget option, vouchers start from QR85 per person and promise a distinctive culinary experience.

For those who prefer takeaway, The Avenue Hotel offers convenient iftar boxes starting from QR39.

From sky-dining experiences to resort escapes, Qgrabs’ Ramadan collection feels wider than ever this year. If you are planning to book, act quickly — many of these offers are already nearing expiration.

Doha Metro & Lusail Tram service hours during Ramadan

Ramadan Kareem ✨🌙
Starting the first day of Ramadan, Doha Metro & Lusail Tram service hours will be adjusted to better serve you during this holy month. #DohaMetro #LusailTram #RamadanKareem pic.twitter.com/G6zF7JbECR

— Doha Metro & Lusail Tram (@metrotram_qa) February 17, 2026

Ramadan Canon at Katara - sunset - open to the public

 

مدفع الإفطار في #كتارا، يوميًا عند أذان المغرب في الجهة الجنوبية طوال شهر #رمضان المبارك.
الدعوة عامة.

The Ramadan Cannon at #Katara, daily at Maghrib prayer time in the Southern Area.
Open to the public.#Qatar #Katara#KataraCultural#رمضان_في_كتارا_أحلى#قطر… pic.twitter.com/SSjxT7cQ4X

— كتارا | Katara (@kataraqatar) February 17, 2026

Events during Ramadan at QNL

 

This Ramadan, join us at the Library for moments of reflection, learning, and togetherness. 🌙
Explore our curated program of events throughout the holy month.https://t.co/hTGr7BDrBx pic.twitter.com/xgVoH03dSv

— مكتبة قطر الوطنية | Qatar National Library (QNL) (@QNLib) February 18, 2026

Ramadan Kareem - postcard

 

Ramadan Kareem - painting with lampards
by almawad

Fasting & Cell Regeneration: Nobel Prize–Winning Science

 

In 2016, Japanese scientist Yoshinori Ohsumi won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering how autophagy works — the body’s natural “self-cleaning” system.

Autophagy is the process by which our cells break down and recycle damaged components, turning waste into energy and fresh building blocks. It’s activated during periods of stress, such as fasting, helping cells repair and renew themselves.

This discovery reshaped how we think about aging and disease prevention. By clearing cellular debris, autophagy supports resilience and may play a protective role against cancer and neurodegenerative conditions.

Sometimes, giving the body a pause from constant intake isn’t deprivation — it’s an opportunity for renewal.

In 2016, Japanese biologist Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking research into autophagy, a term derived from the Greek words for self-eating.

This extraordinary biological repair mechanism acts as the body's internal… pic.twitter.com/43RoUtImJ5

— GP Q (@argosaki) February 14, 2026

Katara in the Details: Snapshots and Simple Thoughts

 

As I was walking through the narrow alleyways of the Katara district, I caught sight of this large prickly pear cactus tree. I was so excited to see it.

When I was a child, we had one too — of course, much smaller. It was one of the first words I learned in the “houseplant” category. I was surprised at how different its name is in English compared to Hungarian.

medvetalp =

• medve = bear

• talp = sole (of the foot)

“bear’s sole” vagy “bear paw”.

The English name refers to the fruit — “prickly pear” — while the Hungarian name focuses on the plant’s shape: the flat, oval pads resemble the sole of a bear’s paw.

Isn’t it beautiful?
Two different cultures — two completely different images of the same plant.

One emphasizes what it gives.
The other emphasizes what it looks like.

The same plant — yet two different perspectives. And that’s what makes the world richer.

The other thing I captured through the lens was a beautiful nostalgic-style drinking fountain. In this climate, public water sources are often private initiatives. Providing water to passersby is not just a simple public service; it is often a religious, charitable act.

Old villas were built so that a stone bench  and a drinking fountain would be located next to them on the street.

In Europe, wealthy individuals often erect a stone cross by the roadside; here, charity takes a much more practical form.

1 April 974 stadium - Shakira concert

 

TICKETS ARE ON!
Grab your seats now!

1 April
974 Stadium
Tickets via link in bio pic.twitter.com/5OxUxkY2t0

— Qatar Calendar (@QatarCalendar) February 10, 2026

 You  can buy  tickets  here . 

MessFest - messy festival at Katara

 

  When : From 8th – 14th of February

 What  Time :Session  times  start  at  2 :30     last  session start  at 6 

  sessions can be 1  hour or 3  hours 

 🌈 What to Expect:

Get ready for exciting outdoor activities where kids are encouraged to explore, create, and yes — get wonderfully messy! 😄 Bring a change of clothes and don’t forget socks.

🫧 Giant bubbles
🌋 Muddy volcanoes
🌈 Rainbow fountains
🎨 Paint Palooza
🤎 Mud Madness
💦 Splash Mania
🏖️ Sand, water, and paint sensory play

It’s all about hands-on fun, creativity, and carefree childhood moments!

 Tickets :From QR115 (one adult + one child)

 book  here

 Age  group : perfect for our youngest guests