Friday, December 31, 2021

Art Deco Circles - Happy 2022 Square Sticker

 

Art Deco Circles featuring a geometric pattern in black and golden - Happy 2022 Square Sticker design for the invitations of New Year celebrations .

Cloudy weather - scattered rain can be expected today

greener future in Qatar

 

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Masks come back again - outdoors too

 


 Exceptions :   1 . kids under six  years

                        2 .people performing  sport ,excercises  in open  spaces 

simple weather symbols in lavender blue - bath towel set

 


Simple weather symbols in lavender blue background ( ccccff) : sun , clouds , rain , snow , thunder storm printed on this towel set . Great for kids who love meteorology .

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

chance of scattered rain - be careful

 

Plants to be harvested in January in Qatar

 

Sunday, December 26, 2021

Al-Khwarizmi’s map of the Nile - 9th century

 

Majlis experience on the beach of Katara

 

 Tradition and modernity . You can rent this traditional   outdoor  sitting area  - called majlis in Arabic .  Then you can savor the sea , the modern skyline of Doha and  the old way of  relaxing in winter here .

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Omar Kamal - Love Never Felt So Good

 

Casting Call - Male with Asian look wanted by Trinity Talent Qatar

 

Lusail Tram is launching the Orange Line - 1st January 2022

 

Monday, December 20, 2021

Arabic proposed as fifth official FIFA language

 


Currently, the four FIFA languages are English, French, German and Spanish.

 

Sunday, December 19, 2021

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Algeria -Qatar semifinale result

 

Qetaifan Island - Linear Park - projects in Qatar

 

Observing the moon and planets - Katara Planetarium Telescope

 

Sunday, December 12, 2021

lowest temperature recorded this morning 11°C

 

Saturday, December 11, 2021

Fans from Tunisia and Oman at Education City Stadium - video

 

The Five Goals from Qatar National Team - video

 

Thursday, December 09, 2021

Going out in Qatar - Dec 10

 There are so many things to do these days in Qatar. Now begins the season of mild weather; as a result, there are plenty of outdoor activities. The FIFA Arab Cup is an ongoing event that brought a lot of foreign visitors, some even coming from cruise ships. It is pleasant to see tourists in the city after the long break.

If you are not a soccer person, you can still find various activities in Qatar. As an example, you can wander around the city by Doha Metro. It is a very convenient, modern way to explore the various neighborhoods across the country.

If you just can't give up your car, there is a drive-in cinema event at Lusail. If you enjoy the sight of Monster Trucks, you may admire them at Lusail Arena.

Are you a fan of aviation? Hot air balloons? Nostalgic scenes attract people to Aspire Zone for the ten-day event starting today, " Qatar Balloon Festival 2021".

 If traditional marine events interest you, consider Katara Beach to see the Dhow festival. 

In the Southern Building Squares of Katara, an art and crafts fair is being held. Artisans from fifteen Arab countries are selling their merchandise.


 All this along with many other entertainments: modern art exhibitions, Doha Film Insitute exhibitions, Dior exhibition, Football Art exhibitions, old car exhibitions, the list goes on and on.

But the Food Festival is a must! You will find many cuisines, prices ranging enough to cater to anyone. There are plenty of seats as well. Just enjoy the nice weather, the talking crowds, and the free events. Fireworks are to be expected around 9 pm Friday and Saturday.


 I can't mention all the activities; I have festivals to visit! I think I'll be exhausted by the end of next week.


Enjoy your time in Qatar!

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Face mask rules in Qatar -December 10 2021

 

Monday, December 06, 2021

FIFA Arab Cup quarterfinals today - buy tickets

 

Only  with  proof  of vaccination - gold framed Ehteraz app . For  kids under 12 negativ covid test is enough  .

Sunday, December 05, 2021

Doha Port welcomes Europa 2 on her maiden call

 

Wednesday, December 01, 2021

Stadium 974 - what makes it so special

 

Traditional Dhows in Doha port Poster

 


Traditional Dhows (sailing vessels ) in Doha port - blue sky with some white clouds/sea and the modern city with its tower buildings far in the distance . Traditional and modern values in Qatar . It is an exciting topic that is featured often in Alma Wad's urban art . This digital painting is a piece of original art printed on this item .


Katara 11th Traditional Dhow Festival

  Tuesday, 30 November 2021  Saturday, 18 December 2021

  03:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

How many days until..?

 

gifts for soccer lovers

 

Browse me collection to find a gift to please a soccer lover in your life .

Corniche street is closed but the Metro is operating

 

FIFA ARAB CUP - opening games

Monday, November 29, 2021

From Green list to the Red one - where is your country according to Qatar MoPH

 

https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/travel-and-return-policy/Pages/default.aspx Are you planning to travel to Qatar ? Are you expecting someone to visit you? Important updates are explained at the above link . Many countries went from Green List to the Red one .Check them out to learn more about the quarantine and covid test policies .

Sunday, November 28, 2021

TRIATHLON FUN IN LUSAIL CITY

 

Street art festival - POW! WOW! - Al Saad Metro station Doha

 

Saturday, November 27, 2021

FIFA Arab Cup 2021 Squads

 


Place : Qatar 

Date ; From  November 30  to  December 18  ,2021

Participating  countries :16 

QIFF 2021 - Food festival at Al Bidda Park

 Exciting  event  at the Al Bidda Park .  The International  Food  Festival   takes place . Wonderful  news ! 

 Not only  for those  who  wish to eat out but  for those who wish  to enjoy  performances ,learning new recipes and in general  enjoying the  festival atmosphere  and the  pleasant  November weather  here .


What to expect ?

140  vendors 

free entrance

 VIP areas  can be  booked  -  2 hours  for eight people = 350  rials 

foodtrucks  along the  Corniche   road

fireworks  every  weekend

 cooking  demonstrations  by master chefs

competitions

family entertainments  - mini  golf ,trampolines , hot air balloons , concerts

games

Opening Hours
Weekdays: 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Weekends: 3 p.m. – 1 a.m.

  set to run for three  weeks

  Best     to arrive  by  Metro   Al Bidda  station  - car parking is  limited at

   Al Bidda Park’s Car Park 5

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Singing Sand Dunes cleaning team - environmental action

 

Qatar - USA festival in Doha

 


Book  your  tickets  

Soul Street Hip Hop And Dance Performance

 24,25,27 November


The New Roaring Twenties Concert

24 November


American Jazz Concert

27 November


Year Of Culture Closing Concert

29 November

  




 

Qatar National Library - winners of photography competition

 

Sunday, November 21, 2021

Qatar's own cucumber plantation

 

Albayt stadium - the venue of the opening match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

numbers in Qatar - 3600 tall trees arrived to Qatar

 

For the green future of Qatar - 18 metre tall live trees were bought from Malaysia .Three  thousand  six hundred  . They arrived on a special ship . It might take months to see if the trees will be able to develop a new root systems in the soil of the country .

One year to Go until Qatar 2022

 

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Is it going to rain today ? Qatar weather

 

Be grateful for your life - quote by Rumi

 

Dubai Airshow - Boeing 777 flying display

 

Qatar International Exhibition for Travel and Tourism 2021

 

The exhibition (Qatar Travel Mart 2021 - QTM) promotes the tourism sector and travel, and increases business opportunities and investment with distinctive tourism services and products. It is held in partnership with government institutions and agencies, domestic and international tourism companies, as well as the travel and tourism sectors, to provide an important platform for promoting tourism relations, resources and cultural exchange...more info 


16 Nov, 2021 - 18 Nov, 2021 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Doha TimeDoha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC)

Intended Audience

Visitor:Tourist, Business Owner
Citizen:Parent, Business Owner, Employee
Resident:Parent, Employee




Children Literacy Fair - Tawar Mall Nov 17-20

 

Sunday, November 14, 2021

Bandar Abbas earthquake 14-nov- 2021 - Iran - the dancing trucks

 


  This  video  shows  the latest  earthquake in Southern  Iran . You can see as it made  the stationary trucks  shake and  dance . 


This is   about the  aftershock in Dubai . The lamps are swaying ,


Monday, November 08, 2021

November 15 to 17, 2021 - Watan - civil security exercises

 

يمثل #تمرين_وطن تكاملا لأدوار الجهات العسكرية والمدنية.. رسالتهم واحدة: #قطر جاهزة.. بوطن آمن.. وأجهزة متناغمة.. لأجل بطولة آمنة#Watan_exercise reflects the close cooperation between various government parties, including ministries, military and civil administrations. pic.twitter.com/5yXCFyrzSK

— Security Committee - اللجنة الأمنية (@SeCommittee2022) November 8, 2021

Minimum Wages in Qatar

 

I thought I would share this video because I just saw misinformation on twitter about basic wages in Qatar . This video explains it well . minimum wage 1000 qatari riyals =$275 food allowance 300 QR (in case it is not provided by employer ) accomodation 500 QR ( (in case it is not provided by employer )


Monday, November 01, 2021

Agricultural Calendar - what can you harvest in Qatar in November

 

The 7th Katara European Jazz Festival 2021

 



 Jazz performances by 11 bands from Europe, at Katara Esplanade - Gate 20 & 21


Free Entry 

3-6 November 2021  6 :30 pm to 10 pm

Sunday, October 31, 2021

Q N Library is now operating at a full capacity - Pre-appointment NO LONGER required

 From the  site of Qatar National  Library 

With the government announcing further easing of COVID-19 restrictions, we are pleased to announce that the Library is now operating at a full capacity. Pre-appointment is no longer required to visit the Library, and we are open from Saturday to Thursday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, and on Friday 4:00 – 8:00 PM. Inside the Library, precautionary measures will continue to be observed including physical distancing, masks at all times for everyone over age 12, and Ehteraz status displayed upon entering. 

 The Children’s Library is open from Saturday to Thursday from 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM, and on Friday from 4:00 – 6:30 PM

For our visitor’s safety, in-library ticketing system will be used on weekends to control the capacity using first-come, first-served basis. The free tickets will be issued every hour from 3:30 PM on Thursday, until closing time on Saturday. When the library reaches full capacity, visitors will be asked to wait outside the Children’s Library. 





Turkish Miniature Art - Building 47 Katara

 

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Free Zone Metro station expected to be crowdy on Friday afternoon

 


 

How to get to the Amiri Cup Final 2021 by Metro

 Go  to the  Free Zone  Station  on the train to Wakra  direction . 

From the  Free zone metro stations  shuttle buses will take  the fans to the stadium . It is  the  Al Thumama  stadium .

For more info  watch this  video .


Monday, October 18, 2021

Doha Oasis welcomes GU Qatar students to their theme park

 

Rashid Al-Hajri - 6 major world marathons

 

Thursday, October 07, 2021

Vintage Arabian Horses - 2022 Calendar




Vintage Arabian Horses -12 pages of antique illustrations and paintings .The antique book pages were turned into high resolution art by Alma Wad . Great for anybody who likes horses , antique images , riding .

Horses and hearing - interesting facts

 

Number of horses per capita

 

Monday, October 04, 2021

thunder rain expected offshore for tomorrow - marine warning

 

Sunday, October 03, 2021

The Great Wave - Vintage Japanese art

 

The Great Wave - vintage Japanese art by the19th century artist Katsushika Hokusai . It was edited and applied on this ready to hang Acrylic Art by lumirala . Great for anyone who loves oceans / ukiyoe -prints / surfing . Available in different sizes .

marine warning with thunder rain & strong winds expected from Monday

 

Friday, October 01, 2021

Qatar’s first Shura Council parliamentary election - the candidates

 

Fatayer sabanekh - recipe from the Middle East

 

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Back to school from October 3 - full attedance

 Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced that from Sunday, October 3, 2021, kindergartens, schools and higher education institutions will return to study with full attendance of students at 100% of the approved capacity of the school building.


source 

Though school started  at the last week of August - children had blended education .  Ten days a month a school - ten days   a month at home  -  following lessons online . Now it  goes  to  20  days a month  at school but not everything like back to the normal . Unvaccinated  children will have  to present weekly   antigen  tests . Students and teacher will  have  to wear mask like  before  . 




Tuesday, September 28, 2021

New Lulu Hypermarket in Doha - Abu Sidra Mall

   Quick Facts 

  •   their  slogan is health , wellness , sustainability 

  •  they features  Qatari products , Lulu cookery school , Super Food Pantry  , Free from products 

  • 24,000sqm - two levels

  • self-checkouts

  • zero waste refill stations - bring  your  own container to buy tea, cereals, pasta, and other essentials

  • vegan butchery - plant-based meat alternatives

  • sushi station

  • honey station - regional and international honey types

  • 2000 parking spaces

  • they have a  lots of offers until October  3 




Numbers in Qatar - 19.2 Billion Riyals Surplus Trade Balance

 

Sunday, September 26, 2021

Sheikha Hind - completed the world’s biggest triathlon race in Hamburg

 

skydiving competition - Qatari succes

 

low horizontal visibility - be careful

 

Friday, September 17, 2021

Al-Kindi, the Father of Arab Philosophy - quote about the truth

 

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Mexican National Day celebrations near the Khalifa Stadium in Doha

 

Monday, September 13, 2021

most promising young talent and brightest minds - MENA’s area Forbes Middle East's least

 


 https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/lists/30-under-30-2021/

Thursday, September 09, 2021

Omar Khayyam celebrated by Google Doodles

 

"Dreamy Faces" Clay Workshop for Kids

 The Cultural Village Foundation - Katara presents "Dreamy Faces" Clay Workshop


Katara Art Studios

Building 19



 


Workshop Fees: QR. 200/QR (2 Days)

Age limit: 10 - 14 years

Language: Workshop will be conducted in Arabic and English


Wednesday, 15 September 2021  Thursday, 16 September 2021


04:00 PM - 06:30 PM

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Saturday, September 04, 2021

Shop Qatar Festival from September 10

 

Bronze medal for Qatar at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics - shot put event

 


  

Monday, August 30, 2021

chance of rain today-Qatar weather

 

Sunday, August 29, 2021

the circumference of the Earth -Al-Biruni

 

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Biruni

Saturday, August 28, 2021

Qatar Travel and Return Policy -update - only 11 green list countries

 There  are only 11 green list countries  = arriving  from there - you need no  hotel  quarantine .

 They  are : 1 Australia  2 Canada 3 Croatia 4 Czechia 5 Germany  6 Hungary  7 Latvia  8 New Zealand  9 Poland  10 Romania 11 Slovakia

As of 23 August 2021

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Arriving  from the rest of the  world  you might need  hotel  quarantine for different periods of time .

Travelling  home from Qatar and  returning is still  very risky  financial  step . Your country  might be on the green list  when  you leave  and it can turn into yellow  or red  when you  wish to return .  Then  you need to go to the hotel quarantine  which is not  cheap at all .   Also you have to pay for the PCR tests  .  In case travelling  with  your  family  you might pay  more  for these  Covid19extra  costs   than for all your vacation  .

That  is really  frustrating .


 Before  deciding about  your  travel  from Qatar or to Qatar - please  study well  the conditions .

 There different  rules for residents /citizens /GCC residents /tourists - vaccinated -non vaccinated -green list -yellow -red list countries .

 And  the rules are changing every two weeks . 

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Dugong Trails Exhibition -some days left until first of September

 

Monday, August 23, 2021

Indian solar firm to set up energy facility in Oman

 

Lean Startup Program



 Lean Startup Program

Team Qatar -Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Game

 

Monday, August 16, 2021

40 Women Behind Middle Eastern Brands 2021 - Forbes List

 


  Middle East Brands highlights female entrepreneurs predominantly in the fashion and lifestyle space .


 U.A.E. dominates the list with 15 entries

 Egypt with eight

 Lebanon with seven.


#1 are Huda and Mona Kattan - beauty brand 


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