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. 🌌
When: December 4–13, 2025
Where: Al Bidda Park, Doha
What: A family‑friendly festival celebrating coffee, tea, and chocolate. Enjoy tastings, desserts, sweets, and live entertainment in a festive outdoor atmosphere. Perfect for both adults and kids!
Travel to the Coffee, Tea & Chocolate Festival with the#DohaMetro! AlBidda station (Exit 3) gets you to Al Bidda Park. pic.twitter.com/x6VUYyj5a7
— Doha Metro & Lusail Tram (@metrotram_qa) December 3, 2025
Sumerian birth certificate. A clay tablet found at the Sumerian city of Nippur in southern Iraq.
— MENA Visuals (@menavisualss) December 3, 2025
Estimated to be around 2000-1600 BC. Contains a birth announcement, its gender, the names of its parents, and a footprint of the newborn. pic.twitter.com/Qgy7D8Wdhe
Lusail Stadium welcomes the final and other headline games, adding to the city’s impressive sports story. And if you’re looking for atmosphere beyond the matches, Lusail Boulevard’s “Unity in Passion” (Dec 1–18) offers free evenings filled with music, food trucks, cultural corners, and family-friendly fun. With Doha’s gentle December weather around 22–25°C, it’s the perfect time to enjoy it all outdoors.
استمتعوا بتجربة كأس العرب FIFA قطر ™️ 2025 في درب لوسيل، حيث تلتقي كرة القدم بالثقافة. من 1 إلى 18 ديسمبر، من الخامسة مساءً وحتى منتصف الليل، عشوا لحظات لا تُنسى من المتعة والمرح!
— VisitLusail (@Visit_Lusail) November 22, 2025
A Million Cheers. One Boulevard.
Experience the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025M at Lusail Boulevard! Join… pic.twitter.com/dKwXMpZL1B
The temperature is finally dropping in Doha, and being outdoors feels good again. Sports teams and delegations are now arriving — and for a good reason. Three years after the FIFA World Cup, the region’s top football teams are gathering once more to perform in the very same stadiums where the world’s best players competed.
Sixteen Arab nations will face each other to see who will rise to the top. Here’s what you need to know:
📅 Dates: 1–18 December 2025
⏰ Match times: Afternoon and evening kick-offs (ideal for the cooler weather)
🎉 Extra fun: Fan zones, cultural events, food stalls, music, family-friendly activities, and the festive football atmosphere Qatar is famous for.
