يأخذكم معرض «طوابع كتارا» في #متحف_طوابع_البريد_العربي – مبنى 22، في رحلة عبر ذاكرة المراسلات البريدية، حيث تروي مجموعة مختارة من الطوابع حكايات التواصل بين الشعوب بأسلوب بصري فريد.
🕙 ساعات الزيارة: من 10 صباحًا إلى 10 مساءً.
The “Katara Stamps” exhibition at the Arab Postal… pic.twitter.com/t7Ntzt48Mn
Today, we proudly celebrate 75 years of #QatarPost with the launch of a commemorative #stamp marking our journey since 1950.
— QATAR POST📦 الشركة القطرية للخدمات البريدية (@QATAR_POST) December 28, 2025
Get the stamp and #gold_medal from the Philatelists Office at the General Post Office, or online through Qatar Post Souq website:https://t.co/j8u0jaVCvv https://t.co/FlWg1u0w6S
A remarkable milestone—75 years of QatarPost! To celebrate this journey since 1950, Qatar Post has released a special commemorative stamp.
Collectors and enthusiasts can get the stamp and a gold medal at the Philatelists Office in the General Post Office or conveniently online through the Qatar Post Souq website: qatarpostsouq.com
Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of Qatar’s postal history!
New Year’s Eve in Qatar is celebrated in a way that reflects the country’s character: orderly, family-oriented, and mostly private, with one major public focal point and several quieter alternatives.
This year, the only large-scale public New Year’s Eve celebration is taking place at Lusail Boulevard.
The event is:
family-oriented
alcohol-free
carefully organized and monitored
designed for residents rather than tourists seeking party crowds
Families arrive early, children play in the open spaces, and people gather calmly to watch the fireworks at midnight. Unlike many global cities, there are no multiple competing countdown locations — Lusail is clearly the main public venue.
As officially announced yesterday, the fireworks show and crowd management details have been confirmed, with authorities emphasizing public safety, smooth transport, and controlled access.
👉 Important practical note:
Crowds are expected only in Lusail and on the Doha Metro routes serving it. Other parts of the city remain largely quiet.
It is a free event ! BUT ! In case you want to avoid the crowds and still enjoying the event and ready to pay QR 300 . Then there is an option to participate in the New Year's eve festivities from a special place , BUY A TICKET HERE
Many residents choose a more scenic and peaceful way to welcome the New Year:
Dhow cruises along The Pearl, West Bay, or Lusail Marina offer dinner, skyline views, and a relaxed midnight atmosphere.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve aboard our Premium Midnight Gala Cruise
If you don’t want a large group event, there are traditional dhows along the Corniche that are not widely advertised online. You can often arrange a private dhow cruise in person. These dhows usually cruise around the Corniche area, offering beautiful views of Doha’s illuminated skyline as a backdrop.
Desert camping is another popular option, especially for families and groups of friends — bonfires, barbecues, stargazing, and a quiet countdown away from the city.
These celebrations focus on togetherness and nature, not spectacle.
Luxury hotels across Doha host New Year’s Eve gala dinners, often including:
live music or DJs
curated menus
limited alcohol service (within licensed venues only)
These events are usually pricey and attract a mixed crowd of expats, visitors, and residents looking for a more traditional Western-style celebration — but still within Qatar’s discreet norms.
I found some less expensive dinner at QGrabs -
For many people, New Year’s Eve in Qatar is simply:
a nice dinner at home
watching international countdowns on TV
celebrating different time zones before local midnight
Outside Lusail, the city remains calm, with no street parties, no loud public celebrations, and no pressure to participate.
Our photo of this week.
— Doha Metro & Lusail Tram (@metrotram_qa) December 27, 2025
Get a chance to feature your photo on our screens:
1. Photograph our stations with your phone
2. Post it on Instagram, tag us and use #MetroTram_Photo#DohaMetro #ChangingTheWayWeMove pic.twitter.com/ie31XhuBlI
The world’s elite riders gather in Qatar’s capital, Doha, for the inaugural edition of the HH The Father Amir Prix. at Al Shaqab to experience the elegance of equestrian sport and world-class competition .
نخبة فرسان العالم يجتمعون في العاصمة القطرية الدوحة
— Team Qatar 🇶🇦 (@qatar_olympic) December 24, 2025
في النسخة الأولى من جائزة سمو الأمير الوالد.
نترقبكم في الشقب للاستمتاع بأجواء الفروسية الراقية
ومنافسات عالمية المستوى.
The world’s elite riders gather in Qatar’s capital, Doha, for the inaugural edition of the HH The Father… pic.twitter.com/QIN4egDhXZ
The Cultural Village Foundation – Katara, in cooperation with the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, invites you to attend the opening of the
— كتارا | Katara (@kataraqatar) December 25, 2025
“Legacy of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022” Exhibition.
📍 Open invitation #Katara #Qatar#KataraCultural pic.twitter.com/i3v132X84m
✨ WINTER CAMP AT UDST ❄️
— KidsLoveQatar (@KidsLoveQatarQA) December 4, 2025
📍 Location: University of Doha for Science & Technology (UDST)
📅 Dates: December 21 – January 3
⏰ Timing: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(With early drop-off & late pick-up available)
Early Bird Discount available until December 8th!
+974 4495 2224 pic.twitter.com/DAPzn6kZft
STEM explorations
Arts & crafts fun
3D modeling sessions
مستقبل التنقّل أصبح هنا 🤖🚕
— Mowasalat Qatar (@mowasalatqatar) December 16, 2025
احجز تاكسي كروه عبر التطبيق، و في حال وجودك في نطاق منطقة الروبوتاكسي، قد تكون رحلتك القادمة ذاتية القيادة!
حمّل تطبيق كروه الآن واحجز واكتشف المستقبل.
The future of mobility is here 🤖🚕
Book a regular taxi through karwa app and if you are within… pic.twitter.com/hIScwlOpd1
تشكل كتلة غبارية شمال شرق شبه الجزيرة العربية، ومن المتوقع أن تتأثر بها البلاد خلال الساعات القادمة، على أن يكون التأثير ضعيف . #قطر
— أرصاد قطر (@qatarweather) December 19, 2025
A dust mass is forming over the northeast of the Arabian Peninsula, and the country is expected to be weakly affected during the coming hours.… pic.twitter.com/Rmot7XwOfk
A Moroccan marvel 💫#FIFArabCup pic.twitter.com/VdqdynZvtv
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2025
Tannane opened the scoring on the day with a spectacular finish as he struck one from his own half to catch the Jordan custodian Yazeed Abulaila off guard.
📍 Doha Corniche
🕘 Starts: 9:00 AM
🕔 Public entry opens: 5:00 AM – 7:30 AM
📌 A grand parade celebrating unity, heritage and national pride with military and cultural displays. (Qatar Tribune)
📍 974 Beach
🕒 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎬 Watch the Arab Cup final on big screens, enjoy kids’ activities, inflatables, henna, and family fun. (Doha Directory)
📍 Old Doha Port
🕒 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎶 Traditional performances, heritage activities, artisan demos and the national anthem at 18:12. (Gulf Times)
📍 Msheireb Downtown
🕒 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
✨ Interactive cultural experiences, performances, and installations celebrating Qatar’s heritage and modern identity. (People and Qatar)
📍 The Pearl & Gewan Island
🕒 All afternoon → early night
🎭 Family friendly shows, roaming performers and patriotic décor throughout the waterfront. (People and Qatar)
📍 Qetaifan Island North
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎉 Beachside family celebrations with themed entertainment. (People and Qatar)
📍 Lusail Boulevard
🕒 All day → late night
🎈 Festive street shows, interactive programs and community activities reflecting national unity. (People and Qatar)
Qatar’s National Day fireworks are a highlight of the evening! 🇶🇦
Here are the best places and times:
📍 Doha Corniche — Main official fireworks
🕗 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM — Big patriotic fireworks show in the heart of the city.
📍 Old Doha Port — 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM — Heritage‑style fireworks.
📍 Katara Cultural Village — ~7:30 PM — Cultural fireworks show.
📍 Lusail Boulevard — After 9:00 PM — Contemporary fireworks and light effects. (موجز الأنباء)
📍 Katara Corniche (near Cultural Village)
🕓 4:00 PM (today) — Parachute show with military/demonstration elements as part of the National Day program. (I Love Qatar)
✔️ Arrive early for parade seating at the Corniche (starts early morning). (Marhaba Qatar)
✔️ For fireworks, spots along Corniche, MIA Park, Old Port waterfront or Lusail Boulevard give great views. (موجز الأنباء)
✔️ Many events are free and open to the public (no tickets needed). (Doha Directory)
I walked into the International Art Exhibition at Katara Hall expecting beauty.
Large works. Strong colors. A sense of global presence.
I found all of that — and something else, quieter but more revealing.
As I moved through the space, patterns began to repeat themselves. Horses appeared again and again. Idealized female faces looked back at me from floral frames, ornamental borders, and icon-like golden circles. The works were polished, elegant, and visually generous. They felt safe — art that travels easily, offends no one, and settles comfortably into prestigious interiors.
What I saw far less of were everyday lives. Few women at work. Few ordinary moments. Almost no political tension. The exhibition leaned toward harmony, beauty, and distance.
That distance broke when I encountered a painting by a Nigerian female artist. Her work showed women in hijab with empty heads, filled with Quranic verses. When I spoke with her, she explained that these figures represented girls kidnapped by Boko Haram — girls who, after long captivity, lost parts of their identity and sometimes internalized extremist ideology, even after being freed. The painting was unsettling. It refused to decorate. It demanded attention. She later received a prize, and the decision felt earned.
Another contrast stayed with me: price. Some highly decorative works — including large Art Nouveau–inspired ceramic panels — carried staggering price tags, while quieter, concept-driven pieces were listed far lower. It was a reminder that in international art fairs, price often speaks more about prestige than meaning.
I left Katara Hall impressed, but thoughtful. The works that lingered in my mind were not the grandest or the most expensive. They were the ones that took a risk — and told the truth.
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بحر (baḥr) – sea
موج (mawj) – wave
شاطئ (shāṭi’) – beach / shore
رمال (ramāl) – sand
قارب (qārib) – boat
مرجان (marjān) – coral
صدف (ṣadaf) – shell
سمك (samak) – fish
سفينة (safīna) – ship
أمواج (amwāj) – waves (plural)
Pearl – لؤلؤ (lu’lu’)
Shell – صدف (ṣadaf)
Fisherman – صياد (ṣayyād)
Sailor – بحّار (baḥḥār)
بحر هادئ اليوم 🌊☀️ – Baḥr hādi’ al-yawm – A calm sea today
أمواج تتراقص على الشاطئ 🌊💃 – Amwāj tataraqas ‘alā al-shāṭi’ – Waves dancing on the shore
لؤلؤة من الأعماق 🐚✨ – Lu’lu’a min al-a‘māq – A pearl from the depths
رحلة الصياد صباحاً 🎣⛵ – Riḥlat al-ṣayyād ṣabāḥan – The fisherman’s morning trip
نسيم البحار ينعش الروح 🌬️🌊 – Nasīm al-biḥār yun‘ish al-rūḥ – The sea breeze refreshes the soul
سفينة تبحر نحو الأفق ⛵🌅 – Safīna tabḥar naḥwa al-ufuq – A ship sailing toward the horizon
صدف على الرمال 🐚🏖️ – Ṣadaf ‘alā al-ramāl – Shells on the sand
أمواج البحر تحمل الأحلام 🌊💭 – Amwāj al-baḥr taḥmil al-aḥlām – The sea waves carry dreams
بحّار يبحث عن مغامرة 🌊⚓ – Baḥḥār yabḥath ‘an mughāmara – A sailor seeking adventure
شاطئ وغروب الشمس 🌅🏖️ – Shāṭi’ wa ghurūb al-shams – Beach and sunset
It was a wonderful afternoon and evening at the Katara Dhow Festival. I’ve visited many festivals here over the years, but this one has always been my favorite. Perhaps it’s because I’m drawn to the past—the nostalgic atmosphere, the traditional crafts, and the timeless rhythm of the sea. Together, they create a charm that feels both soothing and unforgettable.
This Saudi vendor is showcasing his handmade clay water dispenser — an eco-friendly, traditional way to keep water naturally cool, which truly amazed me. He’s a skilled potter, and besides the dispenser, he also offered beautifully crafted lamps that reflected his artistry and heritage.
As the sun began to set, more and more people arrived. I watched folk dancers from Oman and Qatar performing in their traditional attire, while nearby a large cauldron simmered with a traditional dish prepared by an experienced cook. Fishermen worked patiently on their nets or tried their luck catching fish the old-fashioned way — scenes that brought the festival’s heritage beautifully to life.
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The traditional model boats on display are beautifully handcrafted in India. The smallest ones are priced at 120 rials, while the larger, more detailed pieces go for around 500 rials. They make wonderful traditional home décor items and carry a charming sense of maritime heritage.
“No worries” — this could easily be the festival’s slogan! Come and unwind at the Katara Dhow Festival, open until December 18. Sit by the sea, sip a hot drink, browse for souvenirs, and taste some homemade local dishes. It’s the perfect blend of relaxation, culture, and seaside charm.
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🦒 Rock paintings in the Sahara, approximately 10,000 years old. pic.twitter.com/gJm3mzYw3J
— MENA Visuals (@menavisualss) December 11, 2025
Reach The Village Festival – Doha Festival City with us! Watch Arab Cup matches live on massive outdoor screens, and attend celebrations with DJ Aseel (11 Dec) and Rahma Riad (18 Dec)! Get there with the mall’s free direct bus shuttle operating every hour from Qatar University… pic.twitter.com/94qbslIanF
— Doha Metro & Lusail Tram (@metrotram_qa) December 9, 2025
Jeddah Education gives holiday due to heavy rain, meanwhile students... 🇸🇦🤣 pic.twitter.com/gcv1OHZifm
— Saudi-Expatriates.com (@saudiexpat) December 10, 2025
When the desert meets the sea, storms write their own story. 🌧️ Jeddah’s December downpour brought 135 mm of rain and turned the city into a river overnight.
The last major flood in Jeddah was in November 2022, when an exceptionally intense rainstorm hit the city on November 24, 2022. During that event, the **National Center for Meteorology recorded around 179 mm of rain in just a few hours
📸 صور من مهرجان قطر الدولي للفنون QIAF 2025، حيث تتنوّع العروض الفنية وتتواصل الأنشطة الإبداعية بالتعاون مع MAPS International WLL، وسط تفاعل جميل في قاعة كتارا – مبنى 12.
— كتارا | Katara (@kataraqatar) December 11, 2025
🗓️ مستمر حتى 12 ديسمبر
⏰ من 10 صباحًا إلى 10 مساءً#كتارا_تجمعنا_في_كأس_العرب#Arab_Cup_2025#Katara… pic.twitter.com/36Ly1iT2lJ
Photos from the Qatar International Arts Festival (QIAF) 2025, showcasing a rich variety of artistic performances and creative activities held in partnership with MAPS International WLL, all taking place in the vibrant atmosphere of Katara Hall – Building 12.
🗓️ Running through December 12
⏰ Open daily from 10 AM to 10 PM
Get ready to witness one of the most spectacular celestial events of the year! The Geminids Meteor Shower is back, and the Geminids Festival promises a magical night under the stars. 🌠
Join Everester Observatory on 13 December 2025, from 8 PM to 4 AM at the Meteor Shower Viewing Spot in Al Kharrara. With up to 60 shooting stars per hour, it’s the perfect opportunity to gather your family, friends, and a sense of wonder for an unforgettable night of stargazing.
Event Highlights:
Free registration with detailed event guidelines
Telescopes available for enhanced viewing
WC facilities on site
Moon at 33% illumination (Moonrise at 1:12 AM)
Cold and windy weather – dress warmly!
Don’t miss the chance to experience the King of Meteor Showers in all its glory. 🌌
