QALHAT - THE CITY OF SECRETS - NEW PLACE AT THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST

#Qalhat the city of secrets and a window to #Oman’s history, has recently been listed on the #UNESCO #WorldHeritage List, making it the fifth Omani site listed on this global list.
📸 Ahmed Aljaabri#ExperienceOman #BeautyHasAnAddress pic.twitter.com/bdQZ28UhS5

— Experience Oman (@ExperienceOman) June 30, 2018

Smoking in cars with minors - QR 3000

Smoking in cars with minors is a punishable offence in Qatar. These offences can lead to a fine of up to QR 3000. To report a violation of the law, contact 50302001 or ghcc@moph.gov.qa. pic.twitter.com/Lz970sMbUO

— Hamad Medical Corp. (@HMC_Qatar) June 30, 2018

A World Champion Stallion - HARIRY AL SHAQAB

Photo of HARIRY AL SHAQAB
(Marwan Al Shaqab × White Silkk)
2010 Grey Colt
World Champion Stallion
Twice US National Champion
Twice Scottsdale Champion
Las Vegas Champion
Qatar National Champion
Scottsdale International Champion Stallion#hariry pic.twitter.com/oeVExSI33K

— Al Shaqab (@AlShaqab) June 30, 2018

World Cup knockout stage teams

Qualified for World Cup knockout stage:

- Uruguay
- Russia
- Spain
- Portugal
- France
- Croatia
- England
- Belgium

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) June 26, 2018

soccer lovers
by almawad

FOOTBALL PODCAST AT AJE SPORT

🎧: A new episode of @AJEnglish’s football podcast comes out tomorrow! Listen to the latest show and subscribe to @gameofourlives for twice-weekly episodes around the #WorldCup: https://t.co/ZzxVg9twGN pic.twitter.com/d9LEDXB5G7

— AJE Sport (@AJE_Sport) June 25, 2018

Summer Art and Design Program for kids at VCUQ

Learn new skills and make new friends during the holidays with our Summer Art and Design Program.

Choose from a variety of classes for children and high school students of various age groups.

Classes start on July 1. Register now at https://t.co/xXkvGMHcol pic.twitter.com/fvPqu5JkD7

— VCUarts Qatar (@VCUQatar) June 26, 2018

Short Documentary workshop for teens at DFI

To make a documentary is to capture life. If you're between 13 and 17 years old, don't miss our new Short Documentary workshop on July 25. Apply before July 18 by emailing us at: youth@dohafilminstitute.com. #Qatar #Training pic.twitter.com/W5I7FcTi1O

— Doha Film Institute (@DohaFilm) June 19, 2018

Entrance to the Museum of Islamic Art - photo

Entrance to the Islamic Art Museum <3 #Qatar #museum pic.twitter.com/TMmOwsaIba

— Qatar Trend (@qatartrendnow) June 24, 2018

French cafes in Qatar

PAUL

raspberry tart - painting classic round sticker

by almawad

 I think this is the most popular one . Almost always full .It is a typical  boulangerie  with no one French employees or someone who has ever learned French . So if you did then try to forget it and go with the trend here  - French words pronounced the English way with heavy Tagalog accent .😅

I wrote a review about it before the Villaggio fire .
Since then a lots of of other PAUL cafe opened - the Mirqab Mall branch is the latest - I  think .

I loved their soups  served with their home made breads - however one of my tooth broke once when I bit their  baguette . These artisanal  breads got  their own danger .
I loved their salmon salads and the raspberry tart , their flans and macarons .Everything used to be so good there . But they changed their menu and cancelled their soups and salads .So I really do not know what to recommend .Omelettes , quiches , sandwiches fill their menu pages nowadays - which sounds boring to me .

Macaron close-up - painting faux canvas print

by almawad

FAUCHON

long time ago we had a  coffee here with some bites - it was then at the City Center Mall - who can remember that  ❔There was a time when  it was a political statement to sit there . That was during the war in Iraq when the French  were against the war . Then it was packed with Arabs of all nations . The American café on the opposite side of the mall used to be empty . Then things changed . So many conflicts came to the Middle East and the French government changed as well .  Fauchon became just one of the posh French cafes .
Then it moved from the malls to a ring road then some years ago it moved  again to a mall called ROYAL plaza .First I was happy as sometimes I visit this mall for its cheap amusement  park  and art deco cinemas .But when I saw the prices of this French  café then I  understood that this is the place where I come for see and enjoy and not to eat .A sandwich with halloumi cheese is 75 QAR-  that is more than  20 USD .Just to compare ;  a cheap sandwich at the American fast food chain is 4 QAR. Qatar has got a lots of rich people to keep this café open . However when they go abroad on vacation then this place is nearly empty .

OPERA

 It brings back nice memories . This is the place where we liked buying mini cakes and sandwiches for potluck parties when the Hungarian expats met yearly .Also this place is our number one choice for birthday cakes . And finally I used to visit the branch at the hospital area while expecting . Waiting for my turn at the clinics was much more fun in the company of some mini cakes . 😃

The branch at the Mall has nice dinning area s well .

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L'eau De Café

Cozy French atmosphere at L'eau De Café ☕ Presenting 3D food preparation projection at your table for the first time in Qatar! Exclusively at @TawarMallDoha ⛲#leaudecafeqa #French #delicacies #desserts #Cafe #Coffee #ItsTawarMall #OneForAll #WeAreQatar #Doha #Qatar #TawarMall pic.twitter.com/zJh2Z6xWKh

— Tawar Mall (@TawarMallDoha) November 20, 2018

VCUarts Qatar's new Summer Art and Design Program

Register now for VCUarts Qatar's new Summer Art and Design Program and get a chance to learn new skills and make new friends during the holidays! Classes start on July 1. Register now at https://t.co/m1rT6kSTSo #VCUQ #QatarFoundation #QFeducation pic.twitter.com/sZ3NW7BudG

— Qatar Foundation (@QF) June 19, 2018

68,500,000 people - Refugees

68,500,000 people.
68,500,000 stories.
68,500,000 dreams.
68,500,000 journeys.
68,500,000 lives uprooted.
68,500,000 missed chances.
68,500,000 longing for home.
68,500,000 unthinkable tragedies.
68,500,000 heads full of memories.
68,500,000 were displaced at the end of 2017. pic.twitter.com/vyBF2NnoNt

— UN Refugee Agency (@Refugees) June 19, 2018

Refugees from Syria to Other Countries chart

Outflow of Refugees from Syria to Other Countries in 2016. 5.5 million refugees. That the equivalent of all of Finland. Massive issue to deal with! Source: https://t.co/KPuQZRnTCn pic.twitter.com/bAfQ2gUSwN

— Simon Kuestenmacher (@simongerman600) June 16, 2018

FIREWORKS - Eid in Qatar

Enjoy this #EidinQatar’s fireworks from a vintage location at @KataraQatar, along side kids activities, family shows, and more entertainment during the 4 days of Eid. pic.twitter.com/Zslr70yTKA

— Qatar Calendar (@QatarCalendar) June 11, 2018

migrant football stars of our days

Messi ✅
Cristiano ✅
Neymar ✅
Salah ✅
Pogba ✅
Lukaku ✅
Kanté ✅
Heung-min ✅
Mane ✅
Iwobi ✅
Navas ✅
Griezmann ✅
Suarez ✅
Hazard ✅

Almost half of international ⚽️ stars are migrants. Many will join their national teams at #WorldCupRussia2018.

Good luck to all!

— IOM - UN Migration (@UNmigration) June 14, 2018

FIFA WORLD CUP - FAN ZONES IN QATAR

Soccer Player, Poster

by arlenebabadartist

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If you’re passing through @HIAQatar, check out our newly launched FIFA Fan Zones with viewing zones located at concourse A, B, C, and @QatarDutyFree’s Marche restaurant and a football pitch at the iconic Lamp Bear area. @roadto2022 #QatarFanZone #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Q9G12dHF9r

— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) June 13, 2018

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Aspire to set up Fan Zone at Khalifa International Stadium to watch Russia World Cup.#Football #Qatar #AspireZone #AspireZoneFoundation #FIFAWorldCup #Russia2018 #FanZone @aspirezone @FIFAWorldCup @QFA_EN https://t.co/noQNoXd0td pic.twitter.com/oV6OYYB8ZU

— Doha Stadium Plus (@Dohastadiumplus) June 9, 2018

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Join the country's biggest fan zone ever this #QSF2018 and enjoy screenings of Russia 2018 games in real time with your fellow fans and along side a number of football legends at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Aren from June 14 - July 15. #QatarFanZone pic.twitter.com/FsZPLV7OQw

— Qatar Calendar (@QatarCalendar) June 9, 2018

Gardens of Al-Andalus exhibition at QNL

Visit the Gardens of Al-Andalus exhibition at QNL! Created by the Islamic Culture Foundation of Madrid (FUNCI) @med_o_med, the exhibition highlights the importance of gardens in #Islam and displays the plants, tools, and gardening methods used by #Muslims in #Andalusia. pic.twitter.com/Bh3kKXlGlT

— مكتبة قطر الوطنية (@QNLib) June 10, 2018

special traffic plan for Eid al-Fitr 2018

Traffic Directorate has made a special traffic plan for Eid al-Fitr as the patrols will be reinforced across the country while focusing on raising awareness of road safety and safety rules through the distribution of greeting cards to motorists and children. #MoIQatar #EidAlFitr pic.twitter.com/Y7RpAE8McJ

— Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) June 13, 2018

Where to go at Eid in 2018 - Qatar

The spectacle will take place three times a day starting from the 1st day of Eid and will run for 5 straight days!Alice in Wonderland .

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Celebrate Eid with your favorite Hotel Transylvania monsters and watch them perform their exclusive “What a Surprise” Birthday Version show from 1st day eid - 5th day Eid, at 4:00pm, 5:30pm, and 8:30pm, at the Doha Festival City Center Court!

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Celebrate Eid Al Fitr with your friends and family with exciting Eid Activities at Doha Festival City!

Jeem Jawab at Doha Festival City:

Inviting all the kids for days of fun! Jeem Jawab will make its debut at Doha Festival City! The presenters for the day, Ashraf Al Awadi, Jihan and Lahouh will host intelligence games and puzzles, where you can win amazing prizes while having fun!

Date: First 5 days of Eid
Location: South Food Court
Timing: 2:00pm-5:00pm
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Experience an adventure with Dora, Boots, Diego and Paw Patrol's Chase and Marshal on their way to the friendship fiesta at MOQ during Eid El Fitr
Thurs.14: 8:30pm
Fri.15: 2:30pm, 5:30pm, 8:30pm
Sat.16: 10:30am, 3:30pm, 6:45pm, 9:30pm
17, 18 & 19: 10:30am, 2:30pm, 5:30pm, 8:30pm pic.twitter.com/vqq968BQ4W

— Mall of Qatar (@MALLOFQATAR) June 7, 2018

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 Eid timing at Aquapark from 10am to 10pm .
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ROYAL PLAZA IN DOHA EXPECTING CHILDREN AT EID WITH SWEETS ,MAGIC SHOWS AND MORE ...

Ramadan vibes at The Pearl-Qatar - video

Hotel Park Colour Fountain - video

Hotel Park Colour Fountain!#hotelparkdoha #thisisqatar #dohatoday #instagoods #like #follow #photooftheday #followme #instafollow #instalike #tagsforlikes #instablogg #waterfeature #watercolor #colour #fountain #nature #naturelovers #naturephotography #doha #qatar pic.twitter.com/WL8iDQfhj

— Hotel Park Doha (@hotelparkdoha) June 9, 2018

  This is the place near Sheraton Hotel . At the end of the Corniche promenade .

blowing dust with wind exceeding 25 kt in some area

‼️ Visibility dropping in most areas of the country as it ranges currently between 2-8 km due to blowing dust with wind exceeding 25 kt in some areas. Please be careful and follow attached medical tips. #Qatar pic.twitter.com/T5gpZBFx5S

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) June 8, 2018

Just the usual winds of June .

Nipah virus in India - banned fruit import in Qatar and other countries

So far seventeen people were killed by the Nipah virus in India .😲 This deadly virus comes from fruit bats who pee on the fruits 🍏 , bite them and leave their saliva on the trees and fruits .

 Qatar and many other countries in  the region banned the fruit and vegetable import from India .

 The travel to Kerala is  not recommended .

 Good luck to all of us  .!  I bought on Saturday some mango from the Spar supermarket in Doha .I washed them very well - thinking that it might be infected only by the bat's urine . I did not know about the bites . It might take  five  - ten days  after the contact with the virus that symptoms start to appear .

 Read more 

Symptoms of the virus include ; fever, headache, drowsiness ,flu like symptoms , mental confusion leading to coma .Inflammation of the brain and death in 24–48 hours .

Death rate💀 is very high 50 to 75% ! Pets can be also infected so do farm animals especially pigs .


CALL THIS NUMBER AT ANY TIME The transitional diseases team in the Ministry of Public Health receives reports and queries relating to transitional diseases around the clock on the numbers

66740948 or 66740951

Saudi Arabia issues first driving licences to women

Saudi Arabia issues first driving licences to women https://t.co/FoLfIMO3VX pic.twitter.com/wsMXEYshew

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) June 4, 2018

the world is running out of sand.

Here's why the world is running out of sand.

Explained in numbers: https://t.co/oe2Ut3cbKs pic.twitter.com/MCdtm8oHLL

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) June 4, 2018

Foreign-owned football clubs

China: AC Milan, Inter Milan, Southampton, West Bromwich

India: Blackburn

Pakistan: Fulham

Iran: Everton

Qatar: PSG, Malaga

Russia: Chelsea

UAE: Man City

Singapore: Valencia

USA: Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool, Marseille, Roma

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) June 2, 2018

ASIA: Unemployment - The Spectator Index

Oman: 17.5%
Iraq: 14.8%
Iran: 12.1%
Afghanistan: 8.8%
Saudi: 6%
Pakistan: 5.9%
Philippines: 5.3%
Indonesia: 5.1%
Bangladesh: 4.2%
Myanmar: 4.1%
China: 3.9%
Israel: 3.9%
S Korea: 3.8%
UAE: 3.7%
Malaysia: 3.3%
Japan: 2.5%
Vietnam: 2%
Laos: 0.7%
Qatar: 0.1%

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) June 2, 2018

Hot weather slight sea in Qatar

🔺 Hot weather with temperatures in mid to forties currently in most areas of the country. Please avoid direct sunlight. Sea state is slight and suitable for marine activities. #Qatar pic.twitter.com/VptZjNgPTz

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) June 2, 2018

درجات الحرارة الصغرى والعظمى(C) المسجلة في مختلف محطات الرصد #قطر
Min & Max Temperatures C Recorded#Qatar pic.twitter.com/1o2WZ6eEev

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) June 2, 2018

The world's longest flight routes:

The world's longest flight routes:

New York - Singapore 19h
Doha - Auckland 17h 40m
London - Perth 17h 20m

Lovely choice of #map in the background.

Source: https://t.co/Mxfte0cbUn pic.twitter.com/Lt08KmhzzC

— Simon Kuestenmacher (@simongerman600) June 1, 2018