QNL 's very first book-borrowing station at Al Khor Mall

 

Our first stop is at Al-Khor! 📍

We’ve launched our very first book-borrowing station at Al Khor Mall, bringing our book collections closer to you.
If you want to borrow a book, don’t forget to bring along your membership card!

Where to next? Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/SbjXggPto5

— مكتبة قطر الوطنية | Qatar National Library (QNL) (@QNLib) April 27, 2025

Blue lights illuminated the Qatar National Library entrance façade

Blue lights illuminated the Library’s entrance façade in recognition of Autism Awareness Month, reflecting our shared commitment to raising awareness and supporting neurodiversity. 💙 pic.twitter.com/wQW7xWl5EG

— مكتبة قطر الوطنية | Qatar National Library (QNL) (@QNLib) April 28, 2025

Latin America and Caribbean Festival at Katara until April 30

 

لا تفوتوا الفرصة!
مهرجان أمريكا اللاتينية والكاريبي في #كتارا مستمر حتى 30 أبريل الجاري. عروض حيّة ومعارض تفاعلية بانتظاركم!
Don’t miss out!
The Latin America and Caribbean Festival at #Katara continues until April 30. Live shows and interactive exhibitions await you!#قطر pic.twitter.com/MqNzBAiaQY

— كتارا | Katara (@kataraqatar) April 28, 2025

LATINOAMERICANO exhibition at the National Museum of Qatar

 

A new cultural highlight has arrived at the National Museum of Qatar — and it's a gift to the community. Yesterday marked the official opening of the "LATINOAMERICANO" exhibition, a stunning collection of modern and contemporary works from the renowned Malba and Eduardo Costantini collections.
This exceptional exhibition, the first large-scale presentation of Latin American art in the WANA region, is open from April 21 to July 19, 2025.
Entry is free for Qatari citizens and residents, with complimentary tickets available through easy online booking.
An invitation to experience the vibrant spirit of Latin America, right in the heart of Doha.

Phishing Alert: Criminal Ring Caught Using Telecom Towers to Steal Data

 

The Economic and Cyber Crimes Combating Department at the Ministry of Interior has arrested a criminal network comprising 12 individuals of Asian descent. The group exploited telecom towers within the country to send phishing messages containing fake links impersonating banks and… pic.twitter.com/hQVLvjfZqe

— Ministry of Interior - Qatar (@MOI_QatarEn) April 21, 2025

 The use of telecom towers to distribute phishing messages adds a disturbing layer of sophistication. It shows how cybercrime is evolving beyond traditional email scams, now exploiting infrastructure in ways that seem more legitimate to unsuspecting victims.

A few key points to take from this:

🔒 Stay vigilant: Always double-check links, even if they look official or come through SMS.
🏦 Banks and official institutions never ask for personal data through links or messages.
📵 Report suspicious messages to your service provider or the appropriate authority — this helps disrupt these networks.

Endangered Hawksbill Sea turtles - conservation project Qatar 2025

 

🐢| Since 2003, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, in collaboration with its national partners, has been implementing a conservation project for the endangered Hawksbill Sea turtles. This project includes monitoring turtle nests and relocating their eggs to… pic.twitter.com/zpUbn5cVjm

— وزارة البيئة والتغير المناخي (@moecc_qatar) April 18, 2025

fascinating insights into the lives of hawksbill sea turtles

 

1. Built‑in Reef Tools
   Their slender, pointed beak works like tweezers, perfectly shaped for plucking sponges and invertebrates from narrow coral crevices.

2. Spongivore Specialists
   Up to 90% of their diet is made of marine sponges—an unusual niche that helps keep reefs from being overrun by fast‑growing sponge species.

3. Underwater Gardeners
   By grazing on sponges, they prevent those organisms from smothering corals, indirectly supporting the vibrant biodiversity of tropical reefs.

4. Natural “Tortoiseshell” Pattern
   Their overlapping keratin scutes form a beautiful, mottled carapace—once prized in jewelry and ornamentation, driving historic overhunting.

5. Epic Ocean Voyagers
   After hatching, youngsters drift with currents for years; mature females later navigate thousands of miles back to the very beaches where they were born.

6. Slow Starters, Long Lives
   Hawksbills don’t breed until they’re two to three decades old, but once they do, they can live for 50 years or more, returning faithfully to nest year after year.

7. High‑Volume Nesters
   A single female may dig multiple nests per season—each containing up to 200 eggs—and the sand’s temperature even decides whether her hatchlings become male or female.

8. No Parental Leave
   Once the eggs are laid, mother turtles disappear; tiny hatchlings must scramble unassisted from nest to sea, dodging predators at every step.

9. On the Brink
   With populations plummeting by over 80% in recent decades, they’re classified as Critically Endangered—threats include bycatch in fishing gear, habitat loss, and illegal shell trade.

10. Tiny Odds, Huge Impact
    Fewer than 1 in 1,000 hatchlings survive to adulthood—yet each turtle that does helps sustain reef health and the countless species that depend on it.

Your child Easter photo - spring Holiday Card

 

Your child Easter photo - spring
by almawad

This photo card was designed for you can feature your own child's spring photo . It has a photo with a little girl and a bunny - to be changed . Great retro spring feel with a personal touch . Template design by Alma Wad using a stock photo and text design "Spring is in the air" .

Instant Downloads  are  also  available  after   you customized  the card .

Pre-sale tickets for LEGO SHOWS Qatar 2025

 

Don’t miss out! Pre-sale tickets for LEGO SHOWS Qatar 2025 are now live at the best price! Be the first to grab yours before they sell out!

Book yours now through the link below https://t.co/x2HWr8eMLa

🗓️ 7-22 June
🕐 1:00PM - 11:00PM
📍QNCC pic.twitter.com/MwxLM68GJ1

— Qatar Calendar (@QatarCalendar) April 14, 2025

LEGO® SHOWS Qatar will be held from June 7 to 22, 2025, at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC), Halls 8 and 9, spanning 10,000 square meters.

This family-friendly event offers creative zones, hands-on activities, an inflatable LEGO® playground, daily live shows, a cozy cinema screening four LEGO® films daily, and a Food Arena with diverse cuisines. It’s a colorful world of fun for all ages—perfect for builders, dreamers, and anyone seeking a great day out.

 

 

Education City in Stats

 Qatar Foundation Universities by the Numbers

The 2024–25 academic year marks another milestone in Qatar Foundation’s (QF) 

• 🎓 Over 4,000 students are currently enrolled across the universities housed within QF’s Education City, reflecting both growth and global appeal.

• 🌍 Representing 102 nationalities, the student body is a vibrant tapestry of cultures, ideas, and perspectives.

• 👩‍🎓 64% of students are female, underscoring QF’s commitment to empowering women through higher education.

• 🇶🇦 47% are Qatari, showcasing the foundation’s central role in shaping the nation’s future leaders.

• 🏅 Over 9,900 graduates have already emerged from these institutions, taking with them world-class education and a global outlook.

https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/16/04/2025/sheikha-moza-attends-georgetown-university-in-qatars-20-year-anniversary-celebration

Georgetown University in Qatar: 20 Years in Remarkable Numbers

 

• 🎓 18 trailblazers formed the inaugural graduating class in 2009, setting the stage for a new era of global education in Qatar.

• 📚 134 graduates strong: The Class of 2025 reflects the growth and diversity of GU-Q’s academic journey.

• 🌍 Nearly 80 nationalities represented, creating a vibrant tapestry of cultures, perspectives, and dialogue.

• 🏆 1,100 alumni and counting: GU-Q has proudly conferred degrees on nearly 1,100 undergraduate and master’s students—leaders shaping the future across the globe

Georgetown University in Qatar offers undergraduate degrees in international affairs through its School of Foreign Service, preparing students for careers in diplomacy, government, business, and global organizations.

dusty morning -yellow sky - drive with extra caution

 

Driving in unstable weather conditions such as dust and strong winds requires extra caution and attention to avoid traffic accidents.
Stay safe on the road.#MOIQatar #TrafficQatar pic.twitter.com/2iTbsCTNme

— Ministry of Interior - Qatar (@MOI_QatarEn) April 15, 2025

Double Dip at Dubai Duty Free raffle

Meet M.h H, a 64-year-old expat in Abu Dhabi who just casually won a luxury Mercedes-Benz AND a million dollars — all from Dubai Duty Free raffles. 🚗💰

His first “little win”? Just an S500 Mercedes back in October 2023.
His follow-up? Oh, nothing big... just a cool $1 million from the Millennium Millionaire draw. 🎉🤑

Some call it luck 🍀, some call it destiny ✨, and the rest of us are just sitting here wondering if we should start buying ALL the duty-free raffle tickets from now on. 🎟️😂

Seriously though — if there’s a secret to this kind of winning streak, sir, kindly share it with the rest of us. 🙏🙃

Source: Al-Sharq, April 8, 2025 (Arabic)

From Raffles to Handcuffs - a case in Kuwait

 

It happened in March... an over-lucky expat in Kuwait 🇰🇼 managed to win FOUR cars in a single year through raffle draws. 🚗🚗🚗🚗 Like, seriously — what kind of fairy godmother was working overtime for her?! 🧞‍♀️✨

But just when it looked like she might open her own car dealership, 🚘💼 authorities started asking questions. Because, well... winning that many times isn't just suspicious — it's lottery-level sketchy. 🎰👀

Turns out, there might’ve been more going on than lady luck. 🕵️‍♂️ So right as she tried to flee the country ✈️ (with a suitcase full of good fortune, presumably), she got stopped at the airport. ✋😳 And who was right there helping her escape? Her husband. 👫🚫 He got arrested too.

One of the prize cars had even been transferred to him. 📝🧾 Not looking so innocent now, huh?

The shopping festival suspended its prize distribution 🛍️⛔ and Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior launched an investigation to keep things clean and fair. 🧼⚖️ Because when the same name keeps popping up on the prize list… yeah, people notice. 📋🚨

Moral of the story? If it seems too good to be true — it probably is. And if you win 4 cars in a year? Maybe don't try to escape with them all at once. 😂🙈

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Ever heard of tent pegging? This sport is real

 🏇💥 Ever heard of tent pegging? Neither had we—until we found out it's basically extreme horseback acupuncture with a sword. 😳 From ancient cavalry drills to modern-day medal-worthy madness, this sport is real, fast, and wildly entertaining. Saddle up and read more! ⚔️🐎

If you’ve never heard of tent pegging, don’t worry—you’re not out of the loop, just out of the stirrups. Despite sounding like something that happens when your camping trip goes terribly wrong, tent pegging is actually a real, ancient, and oddly glorious sport where people on horseback try to stab the ground. On purpose. And at full gallop.

Imagine this: A rider thunders toward a small wooden peg stuck in the dirt. They lean off the side of their horse like a medieval stuntman, and with a sword, spear, or lance, they scoop up the peg in one swift, precise motion—without falling off or missing a beat. It’s like jousting met acupuncture and decided to throw in gymnastics for flair.

Originating from cavalry drills meant to train soldiers in battlefield accuracy (because, obviously, nothing says “ready for war” like poking the earth real good), tent pegging has galloped its way into modern competitions across Asia, the Middle East, and even into global sporting events.

So yes—tent pegging is a sport. It’s official, majestic, and slightly bonkers. But isn’t that exactly what makes it fabulous?

Team Qatar’s Journey at the 3rd GCC Beach Games – Muscat 2025

 

ملخص مشاركة الأدعم في دورة الألعاب الخليجية الشاطئية الثالثة - مسقط 2025
لحظات من ذهب، تألق وأداء مشرّف لنجوم الأدعم على رمال مسقط

شكراً لكل أبطالنا، والقادم أجمل بإذن الله 🇶🇦💪🏻

Recap of Team Qatar’s Journey at the 3rd GCC Beach Games – Muscat 2025

Golden moments, standout… pic.twitter.com/BdTFZco8oT

— Team Qatar 🇶🇦 (@qatar_olympic) April 12, 2025

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🇶🇦 Team Qatar Triumphs at the 3rd GCC Beach Games – Muscat 2025

Team Qatar delivered an impressive performance at the 3rd GCC Beach Games, held in Muscat, Oman (April 5–11, 2025), securing a total of 7 medals across multiple sports. From beach volleyball to equestrian tent pegging and sailing, Qatari athletes demonstrated skill, determination, and national pride throughout the competition.

🏅 Medal Highlights

🥇 Gold Medals (3):

• 🏐 Beach Volleyball – Cherif Younousse & Ahmed Tijan (defeated Oman in the final)

• 🐎 Individual Tent Pegging (Ring & Peg) – Rashid Fahad Al Dosari

• 🐎 Team Tent Pegging – Qatar National Team

🥈 Silver Medal (1):

• 🐎 Team Tent Pegging – Second team entry

🥉 Bronze Medals (3):

• 🐎 Individual Tent Pegging – Ali Hamad Al Athba

• ⛵ Sailing (Optimist Junior Class) – Tamim Khalid Shams

• 🐎 Team Tent Pegging – Third team entry

Qatar’s athletes proved their strength in both traditional and modern sports, raising the national flag high in Oman and solidifying their place among the Gulf’s elite sporting nations.

Katara art festival - photo competition april13-15

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1058740266076458&set=pcb.1058740296076455

 

Norwegian Sky cruise ship today - maiden voyage to Qatar

 

#MwaniQatar⚓️ welcomed the cruise ship Norwegian Sky today at #TheTerminal in #DohaPort on its maiden voyage to #Qatar🇶🇦, carrying over 1800 passengers and 867 crew members. Operated by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), headquartered in Miami, Florida .. pic.twitter.com/XGJ6JhVJyd

— Mwani Qatar (@MwaniQtr) April 12, 2025

Sudden Heatwave in Qatar: 42°C Already

 

#QNA_Infographic |
Weather Forecast In Qatar, Saturday Morning, April 12, 2025#QNA #Qatar pic.twitter.com/gtrUG7RxYH

— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) April 12, 2025

 The heat has really arrived here — in some parts of Qatar, they’ve already measured 42°C. Considering that just a month ago we were still feeling cold and waiting for warmer weather, spring turned out to be quite short this year.

Numbers in Qatar - QR 2 trillion

 

Key indicators in the Banking sector recorded growth during February 2025 compared to February 2024.#Qatar_Central_Bank pic.twitter.com/y2UsW0Lunh

— مصرف قطر المركزي (@QCBQATAR) April 6, 2025

 What's Going On with Qatar’s Banks?

📢 According to the Qatar Central Bank, in February 2025, the total assets of commercial banks in Qatar exceeded QR 2 trillion. That means the banking sector is growing stronger and managing more money than ever.

So... how much is QR 2 trillion?  🇶🇦 QR 2,000,000,000,000 ?

💰 QR 2 trillion is a massive amount of money. In more familiar currencies:

• ≈ $550 billion USD - 💵 $550,000,000,000

• ≈ €527 billion EUR

👉 Just to give perspective: That’s roughly as much as Germany spends on healthcare in a whole year!

ther key figures:

• 🏦 Domestic deposits (savings & corporate accounts):
  QR 855.5 billion → ≈ $235 billion USD

• 📈 Domestic credit (loans & financing):
  QR 1.32 trillion → ≈ $363 billion USD

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Why does it matter?

These numbers show that Qatar’s economy is stable and growing. People are saving more, banks are lending more, and overall financial activity is increasing. That’s a good sign for the future of the country.

 

 

Post-Eid & Ramadan Fatigue? Life hacks to Bounce Back

After the joy of Eid and a month of fasting, many of us feel like our energy's on vacation and our sleep clocks are totally confused. 😴
But don’t worry — with a little care and some clever hacks, you’ll feel like yourself again soon.

Here’s how to gently guide your body back to balance:

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🔥 1. Wake up your metabolism!

Fasting slows down your inner engine. It’s time to spark it back to life!

🏊‍♂️ Start with low-impact movement: swimming, yoga, or a walk in the park.
🏃‍♀️ Then ease into cardio workouts when you feel ready.

🌶️ Don’t underestimate the power of spice! Hot peppers, ginger, and cinnamon can also help fire up your metabolism naturally.

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☀️ 2. Reset your sleep rhythm

Your body clock might still be in Ramadan mode. To gently reset it:

🌄 Spend more time outside – especially in morning sunlight.
🌿 Try walking barefoot in fresh morning dew (hello nature therapy!)
🍳 Don’t skip breakfast – your body needs that signal to start the day.
🌰 A handful of walnuts around 5 PM helps boost melatonin naturally.

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🥗 3. Eat smart – little and light

Big portions and sweets? Tempting, but not your friend right now.

🚫 Too much sugar can spike and crash your energy.
✅ Instead, say yes to:
• Fresh fruits and veggies 🥦
• Omega-3 rich foods 🐟
• Fermented goodies like yogurt and pickles 🥒

Let food be your gentle fuel, not a sleepy trap.

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⏳ Be patient — your body needs time

It once happened to me — a full month after Ramadan, I was still waking at suhoor and couldn’t fall back asleep. 😵‍💫

Someone gave me a bold (and slightly crazy) tip that actually worked:

😳 Stay awake for 24 hours straight.
Yes, extreme — but it worked like magic. The next night, I crashed into deep sleep at the right time... and voilà! My clock reset itself. 🛌✅

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💛 Final note: Be kind to yourself. Rebalancing takes time.
Let nature, good food, and smart routines help you glide back into your groove. Ramadan may be over, but self-care is forever. 🌙✨

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Night at Lusail Sky Festival - my unexpected experiences

Living in Qatar as an expat, I like its vibrant celebrations. Lusail's Sky Festival at Al Saad Plaza from April 3–5, 2025 was no exception. Running from 4:00 to 10:00 PM, the celebration featured laser displays, skywriting, aerial acts, and fireworks.

 

We arrived around 8:30 PM hoping to witness the highlights of the evening. Fireworks illuminated the sky as we neared the site; security at 8:45 informed us the event had finished early and sent us back to the metro station. But  seeing  the   crowd we rather sought refuge at a café.

 

 Getting us in the area required negotiating with the security personnel; finally we found a peaceful spot. After relaxing we decided to return to  the metro station , But  the crowd  was compelled to stroll in a fenced path and not into the direction of the metro but in the opposite direction to Lusail's high structures. It was an unusual long trek. The elderly, pregnant ladies, and young families were worn out. Some worn-out individuals were given a golf cart ride to the metro station, a small comfort in an otherwise challenging walk.

The subway trip was seamless. Given the itinerary indicated more time to appreciate the celebrations, we questioned why so much forced walking was required following the events of the night.

Big events call for effective crowd control and communication.   Hoping future festivals find a better balance between grandeur and attendee comfort.​

احتفال استثنائي لا مثيل له، شهد حضور أكثر من 340,000 زائر! ✨ استعيدوا أروع اللحظات من مهرجان سماء لوسيل، من العروض الجوية الخلّابة إلى الفعاليات الترفيهية التي لا تُنسى.#Lusail #Thatsmyaddress pic.twitter.com/6CpYyWOvvi

— Lusail City (@Lusail_City) April 7, 2025

 An exceptional celebration like no other, attended by more than 340,000 visitors! Relive the most wonderful moments from the Lusail Sky Festival, from breathtaking air shows to unforgettable entertainment events.