Souq Waqif Honey Exhibition

Tomorrow is the opening of the 2nd edition of Souq Waqif Honey Exhibition, with the participation of 124 local and international companies, at 10AM in Souq Waqif’s west square. pic.twitter.com/rh9rNCsOou

— وزارة التجارة والصناعة (@MOCIQatar) February 27, 2019

cloudy weather - scattered rain - thundery rain - marine warnings

Good Morning.
Beautiful winter cloudy weather with continuing chance of scattered rain may become thundery at times in some areas. We'd like to remind you that marine warnings are still in effect, please avoid going to sea. #Qatar pic.twitter.com/Z7yoBqMqtg

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) February 28, 2019

marine warnings  !!!! avoid going to sea

MSC Lirica on its 7th visit to Doha

#DohaPort received the ship MSC Lirica on its 7th visit during the ongoing 2018/’19 #cruise #season with 2007 passengers and 742 crew members aboard. #MwaniQatar #Qatar #QatarsGatewayToMarineTourism pic.twitter.com/JKjHCyd3Ad

— Mwani Qatar (@MwaniQtr) February 27, 2019

Flights to and from Pakistan may be delayed - Qatar Airways Press release

Airspace over all of Pakistan has been closed until further notice due to an escalation in India-Pakistan tensions. This has resulted in Qatar Airways flights to Peshawar, Faisalabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Sialkot may be delayed or suspended until further notice. 

Flights to other destinations close to this region may experience delays as they divert around the closed airspace. Passengers travelling to and from Pakistan or other destinations in the immediate region are advised to check the flight status information on the Qatar Airways website and update the following:

• Check flight details on the Flight Status tab on the Qatar Airways homepage https://www.qatarairways.com/en-pk/homepage.html
• Update their current contact details on the Manage Booking tab on the Qatar Airways homepage https://www.qatarairways.com/en-pk/homepage.html
• If the flight booking was made through a travel agent, please contact the agent to update your contact details and re-book tickets
• If you have difficulty managing your booking, for assistance please contact our Customer Care line on: +974 4010 8932 or +974 4010 8938
• If overseas, contact your nearest Qatar Airways office https://www.qatarairways.com/en-pk/worldwide-offices.html
• Emailus on NDU@qatarairways.com.qa
• Tweet or DM us at @qrsupport https://twitter.com/qrsupport

 Further updates will follow as information becomes available

Rami Malek Wins Best Actor Oscar

Singing Sand Dunes in Qatar

First up: the Singing Sand Dunes located in Al Kharrara. How cool?! More info & directions here: https://t.co/w2jNFgPZp7. #gooutside #Qatar

— Qatar e-Nature (@Qatar_eNature) December 27, 2016

   Sand dunes giving out strange noises . This has been reported for centuries .  Some  dunes are quaking, whistling, booming, roaring and rumbling . It depends on the place you visit around the world . In Qatar this is a low frequency humming .

   Humming sand dunes can be found  here : N25 02'29.7" E51 24'38.9"

   Expect to hear it when you are walking on it .  It is still a mystery  why exactly  this sound comes .
 Be part of it ! Visit them before the hot season arrives ! Choose a clear  and calm week day .  It is always fun to climb  . Sand dunes can be  a real challenge as at every step one's foot is sinking ten centimeters .

Beautiful landscapes of sand dunes around the world

Africa, Namibia, Sesriem and Sossusvlei Namib Postcard

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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Postcard

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beautiful desert wrapping paper

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Sand Dunes Eco-adventure - March 1 - Qatar Natural History Group

Timings
March 1 2019
8 am – 2 pm, or leave when you need to

Join  this eco-adventure, led by desert ecologist Dr. Aspa D. Chatziefthimiou. During the tour  you will explore the dune fields in the southern part of Qatar, we will track for wildlife and discuss dune formations and their ecology. You will also have lunch on site.

Further details on this eco-adventure will be sent on Tuesday the 26th of February, ONLY to those who register.

What to bring with you: a hat, a snack, lunch, plenty of water (> 2 liters per person), sun-screen, sneakers
Optional: camping chairs, and binoculars

4x4 cars are required for this tour, and please make sure your gas tank is full.

Pricing
QR 70 / person
QR 210 / for families of more than 3
QR 60 / QNHG members
FREE for kids 5 years and younger
Donations for "The Wild Book" are also welcome

 Organized by : Qatar Natural History Group & Richer Environments 
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International Tourist Guide Day

Tour guides are an essential block of the #tourism value chain.

Day, night, rain or snow, tour guides are the backbone to many local experiences.

Today, on #InternationalTouristGuideDay, we extend our thanks to all of you that are sharing your home with the world. #ITGD2019 pic.twitter.com/PACDjmCNhU

— World Tourism Organization (@UNWTO) February 21, 2019

Costa Mediterranea docked at Doha Port yesterday

#Cruise ship Costa Mediterranea docked at #DohaPort this morning on its 2nd visit during the 2018/’19 cruise #season, carrying more than 3100 passengers and crew. #QatarsGatewayToMarineTourism #MwaniQatar #Qatar pic.twitter.com/OHSHJaDYpD

— Mwani Qatar (@MwaniQtr) February 20, 2019

My first exposure to the Hindi pop music - memories

Long time ago when I was new to Doha -  our TV turned into Indian channels only ....
They were reorganizing the TV channels in Qatar and for some months I had no other option than listening to Hindi pop or watching Hindi serials . I was expecting at that time when this song was a great hit . So  it brings back nice memories . Besides they are a nice couple .

Doha Jewellery And Watches Exhibition - 2019

Queen Of Beauty 💝 #AishwaryaRai at the Doha Jewellery And Watches Exhibition 2019 at #Doha #AishwaryaRaiBachchan #Qatar #QatarShow2019 #DJWE2019 pic.twitter.com/8O6H5dOc8F

— Aishwarya Planet (@AishwaryaPlanet) February 21, 2019

 It is not Aishwaraya Rai the only famous person here .  There are a lot more  : Beau Han Xu ,  Gray Chen ....

Qatar Show - Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition

   when : 20 - 25 February , 2019
   what time :   12  to 10 pm  / Friday  from 4 pm
   where: DECC -  near City Center Mall
   What to expect :
   Jewelry and watches from 500 brands /more than ten countries
   One third of them are from Italy and Switzerland .
   Young Qatari designers work .
   Indian pavilon .

We’re bringing celebrities and influencers from across the world to attend #DJWE2019, including: @BeauHanXu, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Grace Chen and many more. Make sure you pass by! #Qatar pic.twitter.com/0LC0N3c4fV

— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) February 20, 2019