Qatar Airways continues to reinstate its network across the Middle East, announcing the return of passenger flights to Baghdad (BGW), Basra (BSR), and Erbil (EBL) in Iraq, starting on 10 May 2026.
— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) May 2, 2026
In parallel, Qatar Airways will reintroduce freighter services to Baghdad* from 7… pic.twitter.com/JMXvRYINVX
🔴 ANNOUNCEMENT
— Ministry of Transport 🇶🇦 وزارة المواصلات (@MOTQatar) May 1, 2026
The MOT announces the full return of maritime navigation activities all day long for all types of maritime vessels and ships, as of Saturday, May 02, 2026, from 12:00 midnight.
🛟⚓️🚢🚤#MOTQatar #Qatar pic.twitter.com/9xeuJWVwwT
Cağ Kebabı, Türkiye 🇹🇷
— TasteAtlas (@TasteAtlas) April 29, 2026
#5 Best Dish in the World for 2026
Taste Türkiye: https://t.co/UAijFMQV0z
Cağ Kebabı, traditional kebab from Türkiye 🇹🇷 made with marinated lamb or veal and cooked horizontally over an open wood fire, has been ranked the #5 Best Dish in the World 2025/26… pic.twitter.com/IzEaVl5BJ1
The restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz are continuing to put pressure on oil prices. But not everyone is a losing out as the crisis is opening fresh opportunities for Russia.
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) April 26, 2026
Al Jazeera’s Yulia Shapovalova explains. pic.twitter.com/iY8xM5CLLd
Operational Update
— Hamad Int'l Airport (@HIAQatar) April 26, 2026
Additional airline partners returning to Hamad International Airport.
Airline partners continue to resume operations to and from Doha, as flight operations expand.
For bookings and flight schedules, passengers can contact the airline directly.
Flight… pic.twitter.com/Y1ibDHxbzA
A major breakthrough has been announced by Sidra Medicine — and it could change the future of treating serious blood diseases! 🧬✨ The hospital is introducing an advanced gene-editing therapy using CRISPR technology, designed as a one-time treatment that targets the root cause of disease instead of just managing symptoms.
But what does it actually treat? 🤔
It is aimed at patients with sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia. In sickle cell disease, red blood cells become stiff and sickle-shaped, blocking blood flow and causing severe pain. In beta thalassemia, the body cannot produce enough healthy hemoglobin, leading to constant anemia and repeated blood transfusions.
So how does this new therapy work? 🧪
Doctors take the patient’s stem cells, correct the faulty gene in a lab, and return the repaired cells to the body. Once they start working, the bone marrow can produce healthier red blood cells. Imagine that — fixing the problem at its source! 😮
Could this mean fewer hospital visits? Could it reduce lifelong transfusions? 💉➡️❌ Many patients may experience major improvements, even long-term relief!
Of course, there are risks. The process includes chemotherapy and is still being studied for long-term effects. But still… isn’t it incredible that medicine is moving from “treating” to “fixing”? 🚀
Qatar has made steady progress in supporting mental well-being, including the establishment of a dedicated mental health helpline that has now been operating for six years. During this time, the service has responded to a large number of calls, offering guidance, reassurance, and professional support to people facing emotional or psychological difficulties.
The helpline is staffed by a trained team that includes nurses, psychiatrists, and psychologists. Together, they provide a safe and confidential space where callers can talk openly about their concerns, whether related to stress, anxiety, family issues, or more serious mental health conditions. Their role is not only to listen, but also to guide callers toward appropriate care and coping strategies.
Accessible and practical, the service is designed to reach people when they need help most. Anyone in Qatar seeking mental health support can call 16000 and select option 4 to connect with the helpline. The service operates daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, except on Fridays.
This initiative reflects a growing recognition of the importance of mental health and the need to make support both available and approachable for everyone.
Hungary’s PM-elect Peter Magyar says he would enact an ICC arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu and detain him on arrival.
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) April 21, 2026
The PM-elect said Hungary would stay a member of the International Criminal Court which his predecessor Viktor Orban began withdrawing from last year. pic.twitter.com/8HRBDuWRSF
The Civil Defence is attending to a warehouse fire in the Industrial Area. No injuries have been reported. #MOIQatar #CivilDefence
— Ministry of Interior - Qatar (@MOI_QatarEn) April 21, 2026
The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) says foreign airlines will gradually resume their operations to and from Hamad international airport.
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) April 20, 2026
🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/t2YoEXUAcP pic.twitter.com/MTZffUm3Of
Yemen is a land of breathtaking landscapes, where mountains, deserts, and seas meet in rare harmony.🇾🇪 pic.twitter.com/SstWCZ0KiI
— Farah🇵🇸🇾🇪 (@Yemen_Culture) April 20, 2026
After a period of disruption and uncertainty in the region, recent developments in aviation across the Gulf and surrounding areas are showing encouraging signs. While the situation is still evolving, several updates suggest that international air travel is gradually stabilizing again.
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One of the most important recent developments is the partial reopening of airspace over the eastern regions of Iran.
This move is significant because:
Although the airspace is not fully normalized, this step is widely seen in the aviation sector as a positive and stabilizing signal, suggesting that regional connectivity is slowly being restored.
____________________Another encouraging sign is the gradual reappearance of flight availability on certain booking platforms.
Low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines is showing limited bookable connections between Istanbul and Doha from around May 11 onwards on some online travel systems.
Key points:
Nevertheless, the presence of bookable options is itself a strong indicator that route restoration is underway.
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Perhaps the most stable and structured development comes from the national carrier of Qatar.
Qatar Airways has begun restoring a large part of its global network, with bookings opening for many destinations from mid-June onwards.
This includes:
Industry observers see this as a key milestone: it suggests that airlines are moving from recovery mode into systematic network rebuilding.
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While the aviation landscape in the region has been volatile in recent months, these three developments point in the same direction:
✔️ Airspace restrictions are easing
✔️ Budget carriers are cautiously resuming routes
✔️ Major airlines are rebuilding full networks
Taken together, this creates a picture of gradual normalization rather than prolonged disruption.
However, flexibility remains essential:
Aviation in the Gulf region is clearly entering a transition phase — moving away from instability and toward reconnection.
For travelers, this is a moment of cautious optimism: not everything is fully stable yet, but the direction is finally becoming clearer.
Thousands of Hungarians gathered at Heroes’ Square in Budapest on Friday for a free concert organised against former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, where artist and activist Gregory G-Ras led the crowd in chanting for a “Free Palestine” pic.twitter.com/9Gd6egG1ll
— Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) April 15, 2026
I never thought I would hear this from Hungarians one day: “Szabad Palesztinát – Free Palestine.”
The crowd chanted it on the last day of the Orbán era, just before the election. Until now, there had been little visible sign in Hungary of public compassion for the suffering of people in the Middle East. I never imagined I would witness such a large crowd expressing this.
The singer is Hungarian, and he must have been inspired—perhaps knowingly—by the spirit of Sándor Petőfi, the 19th-century poet who was not content with the well-being of a single nation, but dreamed of freedom and equality for the whole world.
And as a reggae singer, he was likely inspired by Bob Marley as well.
من شواطىء الدوحــة إلى شواطىء سانيــا 🌊
— Team Qatar 🇶🇦 (@qatar_olympic) April 14, 2026
كلنا أدعم كرة اليد الشاطئية 🇶🇦💪
From the beaches of Doha to the beaches of Sanya 🌊
We Are Team Qatar Beach Handball Squad 💪🇶🇦#WeAreTeamQatar#كلنا_الأدعم#6thAsianBeachGames#Sanya2026 pic.twitter.com/tciaz3tBtL
A little Mediterranean geometry. Feta & olives 🫒 pic.twitter.com/2frZiavDNM
— Muse (@xmuse_) April 14, 2026
صبـاح الخيـر
— أرصاد قطر (@qatarweather) April 11, 2026
طقس غائم جزئياً إلى غائم مع فرصة لأمطار متفرقة تكون رعدية أحياناً. الرياح شمالية شرقية - جنوبية شرقية، خفيفة إلى معتدلة السرعة مع هبات قوية مع الأمطار الرعدية. #قطر
Good morning
Partly cloudy to cloudy weather with a chance of scattered rain thundery at times.… pic.twitter.com/edn41TEoA6
🚨Al Jazeera is airing footage for the first time showing Iranian attacks on civilians in Qatar, along with contradictions in Iranian statements.
— The Middle East (@A_M_R_M1) April 10, 2026
- It aired for the first time footage from inside the Ain Al-Asad base/“empty” base with no military presence. pic.twitter.com/LKcx2BAhKZ
Accuracy of earlier statements
→ Were official claims about targets or outcomes fully correct?
Portraits from Lebanon 🇱🇧
— MENA Visuals (@menavisualss) April 5, 2026
Video by Zakaria Baydoun pic.twitter.com/HO39G507pe
Two interesting articles caught my eyes yesterday
1 .
The article’s main conclusion:
The war may have given Iran “all the cards” because it can endure damage while exploiting global vulnerabilities—meaning the U.S. and Israel risk winning battles but losing the broader strategic contest.
Read it here :
The article argues that the economic impact of the Iran war is hurting U.S. allies (especially in Europe and Asia) more than Iran itself, creating an unexpected imbalance where Washington’s partners bear the biggest costs.
The article concludes that the war is economically backfiring: instead of crippling Iran, it is placing the heaviest burden on U.S. allies, highlighting how control of global energy routes can outweigh battlefield outcomes.
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announces the implementation of an extended weekend holiday, effective today, 8 April 2026, across all levels, government schools, educational institutions, and nurseries until the end of the current week. This will be observed… pic.twitter.com/wLXWuhGHUY
— وزارة التربية والتعليم والتعليم العالي (@Qatar_Edu) April 7, 2026
UPDATE: Four people injured from falling debris of intercepted missiles in Qatar
🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/2QOTQ9nHZM pic.twitter.com/0zOsH9fFGc
Most people think oil is just oil.
— The Market Mind (@Market_Mind_) April 6, 2026
But in reality… oil quality changes everything.
Here’s the difference 👇
🇺🇸 US WTI: 40° API → Light & easy to refine
🇮🇷 Iran Light: 34° API
🇷🇺 Russia Urals: 31° API
🇻🇪 Venezuela: 8–12° API → Thick, almost like tar
📊 API Gravity =… https://t.co/FvVyOj2Bjm pic.twitter.com/TVWOKfO4hb
The Iranian foreign minister said Saturday that “radioactive fallout will end life in GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) capitals, not Tehran,” following the US-Israeli airstrikes that hit Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant.
— Middle East Monitor (@MiddleEastMnt) April 4, 2026
“Remember the Western outrage about hostilities near… pic.twitter.com/WQ5vLq2OCQ
Qatar PM Had warned about it one year ago .... it looks like they saw it coming
read my post about Qatar's water supply : Water in Qatar ; Scarcity , Desalination , and Regional Tensions
A Number of Ministries and Public Institutions in #Qatar Mark World Autism Awareness Day with Blue Illumination. #QNA pic.twitter.com/UtN6nbdiAX
— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) April 2, 2026
Sea turtle hatchlings instinctively head to the ocean, guided by natural light cues, and later return as adults to the same beach to lay their eggs using Earth’s magnetic field for navigation.
— Science girl (@sciencegirl) March 30, 2026
pic.twitter.com/R9TXoWT1Aj
Qatar's project for the conservation of endangered marine turtles was launched in 2003, it stands as one of the nation's pioneering initiatives in biodiversity protection.
— وزارة البيئة والتغير المناخي (@moecc_qatar) April 1, 2026
It reflects the country's commitment to preserving marine wildlife.#moecc_qatar pic.twitter.com/6FgNrSk6Sp
Notice regarding the prohibition of playing any video clips or audio recordings that contain sounds of the National Warning System alerts, or setting them as mobile phone ringtones, and playing them in gatherings, public places, or elsewhere, as this may cause panic among the… pic.twitter.com/DMdlmXvSqQ
— Ministry of Interior - Qatar (@MOI_QatarEn) April 2, 2026
District Cooling (DC) ❄️ is a smart cooling technology that relies on a central plant distributing chilled water to buildings through an underground network of insulated pipes
— KAHRAMAA - كهرماء (@kahramaa) April 1, 2026
The result? Higher efficiency, lower costs, and a cleaner environment! 🌍
Do you think District Cooling… pic.twitter.com/t94m3AskSN
The pet shelter in Al Khor has been severely flooded and damaged during the storm of March 26–27 🌧️💔
🇮🇷 The beautiful melodies of handpan artist Erfan Farahdoost in northern Iran, February 13, 2026. pic.twitter.com/o7Wh3d8Ryc
— MENA Visuals (@menavisualss) March 29, 2026
Stunning electrical #thunderstorm over #Doha, #Qatar this evening 25th March, the sort of storm you’d see in the tropics, not thought of in the Middle East!
— WEATHER/ METEO WORLD (@StormchaserUKEU) March 25, 2026
Video by: Tehmeena Azad#Severeweather pic.twitter.com/MuQ8kBlseg
كميات الأمطار المسجلة يوم الاثنين الموافق 23/3/2026
— أرصاد قطر (@qatarweather) March 24, 2026
Total amount of rain recorded on Monday 23/3/2026 #Qatar pic.twitter.com/V7YNEo5R6V
حالة البحر
— أرصاد قطر (@qatarweather) March 24, 2026
يوجد تحذير بحري بأمطار رعدية مصحوبة برياح قوية وأمواج عالية، حيث يتراوح ارتفاع الموج من 3-6 قدم، يرتفع إلى 11 قدم مع الأمطار الرعدية. #قطر
Sea state
There is a marine warning of thundery rain associated with strong wind and high sea, as the wave height ranges from… pic.twitter.com/Mh8N72Cqyv
#الهلال الآن بعدسة أحد المتابعين، اللهم صيباً نافعا #قطر pic.twitter.com/grC1YP90VC
— أرصاد قطر (@qatarweather) March 24, 2026
#جريان_أم_جولق الآن بعدسة أحد المتابعين #قطر pic.twitter.com/Gsoo9UxAwK
— أرصاد قطر (@qatarweather) March 24, 2026
To mark Pakistan Day, today Pakistan’s flag 🇵🇰 is illuminated across Doha’s skyline at Sheraton Hotel, The Torch (home to the world’s largest 360° external screen) and Al Jaber Twin Towers in Lusail, a striking tribute to unity, national pride & enduring Pakistan–Qatar friendship pic.twitter.com/m22H3Sf7bc
— Pakistan Embassy Qatar (@PakinQatar) March 23, 2026
Qatar: A Qatar Armed Forces helicopter crashed into territorial waters on March 21 during a routine joint Qatar–Turkey mission, killing all seven onboard due to a technical malfunction.
— Aviation Today (@_aviationtoday) March 23, 2026
🔗 Article Link in Comments
Image: @MOD_Qatar #QatarMinistryOfDefence pic.twitter.com/xtC0nd0NYZ
Similar incidents happened in the UAE in March 2026
China’s solar towers in Dunhuang use mirrors to focus sunlight onto molten salt, storing heat to generate electricity even after sunset—enough to power ~80,000 homes.
— Science girl (@sciencegirl) March 22, 2026
pic.twitter.com/q5Z4ddS254
The Library will reopen to the public starting Tuesday, 24 March with regular opening hours. We look forward to welcoming you back.
— مكتبة قطر الوطنية | Qatar National Library (QNL) (@QNLib) March 22, 2026
Library Hours
Saturday to Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Children’s Library
Sunday to Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday:… pic.twitter.com/JslMHZvD6Y
🇴🇲 The Treasure of the Arabian Peninsula: The Sultanate of Oman pic.twitter.com/afCgAOHELT
— MENA Visuals (@menavisualss) March 18, 2026
Turkish Baklava 🥐
— Tansu Yegen (@TansuYegen) March 18, 2026
pic.twitter.com/a9cQXkYzgq
In case you need something relaxing, watch how this Middle Eastern pastry is made—rolled, cut, rolled again, then filled with pistachios, carefully closed, and baked to perfection. Even though I personally can’t afford to indulge in such sweet treats, simply watching the process felt surprisingly uplifting.
🐎 147 horses evacuated from Doha, Qatar
📍 Destination: Liège, Belgium
🚫 Trigger: Airspace closure due to regional conflict
🚛 Horses first traveled ~350 km by road to Riyadh
✈️ Transported on 2 Boeing 777F cargo flights
🐴 Each aircraft carried 73–74 horses
🩺 Around 90 grooms and veterinarians accompanied them
🌡️ Flights used climate-controlled “jet stalls” for safety
⏱️ Entire operation organized in about 36 hours
🏁 All horses arrived safely in Europe
At least 56 museums, historical monuments and cultural sites in Iran have been damaged due to the ongoing US and Israel strikes in the country, according to the country’s heritage ministry.
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) March 17, 2026
🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/6lJbV4t7Qa pic.twitter.com/elfBGKplrY
Qatar Airways Operates Limited Flight Schedule to and from Doha
— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) March 15, 2026
With Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations still temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace, we want you to know that we are doing our utmost to support you with your journey, and to reunite you… pic.twitter.com/d5DK1WoAgo
🇸🇦 Camel overpass on the Riyadh-Taif road, Saudi Arabia pic.twitter.com/EWowWZZuQC
— MENA Visuals (@menavisualss) March 15, 2026
Qatar Airways to Operate Limited Relief Corridor from Doha.
— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) March 6, 2026
Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe full…
Obi non
— TasteAtlas (@TasteAtlas) March 4, 2026
📍Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
Taste Uzbekistan: https://t.co/wB3GvP8fS1
Obi non is the quintessential centerpiece of the Uzbek dastarkhan (dining table), an ancient and beautifully crafted flatbread that is as much a work of art as it is a culinary staple. Baked in a traditional… pic.twitter.com/fuVOtKiTSQ
🇸🇦🇶🇦 Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed an agreement to advance a 785 km high-speed electric rail link connecting Riyadh and Doha, designed for speeds above 300 km/h and expected to reduce travel time to around 2 hours - a strategic step to strengthen regional connectivity,… pic.twitter.com/3o3zhZSwR7
— Saudi Business Council (@SASPJBC) March 2, 2026
The Economic and Cyber Crimes Department at the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation has arrested 194 individuals for filming and circulating videos, as well as publishing misleading information and rumors that incite public opinion.#MOIQatar pic.twitter.com/kSjIH9BNc0
— Ministry of Interior - Qatar (@MOI_QatarEn) March 5, 2026
The industrial sector includes more than 138 national food manufacturing plants, producing a diverse range of high-quality products and operating at full capacity to ensure the needs of the local market are met.#MOCIQatar pic.twitter.com/54EQ0OCvMY
— وزارة التجارة والصناعة (@MOCIQatar) March 2, 2026
Message for U.S. Citizens:
— U.S. Embassy in Qatar (@USEmbassyDoha) February 28, 2026
The U.S. Embassy in Qatar is implementing a shelter-in-place for all personnel. We recommend all Americans do the same until further notice.
Actions to Take:
- Find a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of… pic.twitter.com/ENogjpfK5r
Divers in Qatar have long been heroes of the sea—from traditional pearl diving to maintaining oil and gas infrastructure—courageously exploring the depths and shaping the region’s history beneath the waves .
Mark Your Calendars !
— A Man Of Memes (@RickyDoggin) February 23, 2026
FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Don't forget to look up the planets will drift quietly across the sky, reminding us how beautifully the universe can align. pic.twitter.com/TTShFgFyQM
🇮🇷 An A Cappella Song by the Gilaks, an Ethnic Minority in Iran.
— MENA Visuals (@menavisualss) February 23, 2026
The Gilaks are a long-established Iranian people with a population of approximately 3-4 million, living in the Gilan province on Iran's Caspian coast. As linguistic descendants and sub-branches of the ancient… pic.twitter.com/YPkON49rgi
Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2026 Drone Show 😍#QatarTennisFederation #qatarexxonmobilopen2026 #Qatar #Tennis #qatarexxonmobilopen pic.twitter.com/ehd0aeyT94
— Qatar Tennis Federation (@QatarTennis) February 22, 2026
The olive oil market is heavily compromised by fraud. Many bottles sold as extra virgin are actually lower-grade oils cut with cheap soybean or seed oils. Telling the difference starts with your senses. Genuine EVOO smells fresh, fruity, and grassy, leaving a distinct peppery… pic.twitter.com/qqVLlWtt1j
— TasteAtlas (@TasteAtlas) February 22, 2026
خلال هذا الشهر الفضيل، نتمنى لكم تجربة تنقل مميزة وميسرة عبر شبكاتنا.
— Qatar Rail (@QatarRail) February 22, 2026
Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, may every journey via our networks be filled with peace and reflection. 🌙 pic.twitter.com/Vbm9yYYoK0
Statement by the Ministry of Interior regarding sending alerts through the Early Warning System to mobile phones, in light of reduced horizontal visibility due to fog.#MOIQatar pic.twitter.com/h7eBAmiC1v
— Ministry of Interior - Qatar (@MOI_QatarEn) February 19, 2026
Tamr (تمر) 🌴✨ – Dates, traditionally eaten to gently break the fast
Shorba (شوربة) 🍲 – A warm soup, often the first savory dish at iftar
Sambousek (سمبوسك) 🥟 – Crispy savory pastries stuffed with cheese, meat, or vegetables
Harees (هريس) 🥣🍖 – Slow-cooked wheat and meat dish, creamy and comforting
Lamb Ouzi (أوزي) 🍖🍚 – Fragrant spiced rice topped with tender slow-cooked lamb, nuts, and raisins
Qatayef (قطايف) 🥞🍯 – Ramadan dessert pancakes filled with cream or nuts and drizzled with syrup
Kunafa (كنافة) 🧀🍰 – Sweet pastry layered with cheese or cream and soaked in syrup
Luqaimat (لقيمات) 🍩🍯 – Crispy golden doughnut balls drizzled with date syrup or honey
1. **Ramadan (رمضان)** 🌙 – The holy month of fasting
2. **Sawm (صوم)** 🤲 – Fasting
3. **Iftar (إفطار)** 🌅🍽️ – The meal to break the fast at sunset
4. **Suhoor (سحور)** 🌄🥣 – The pre-dawn meal before fasting begins
5. **Maghrib (مغرب)** 🌇🕌 – Sunset prayer, when the fast is broken
6. **Fajr (فجر)** 🌄🙏 – Dawn prayer, when fasting begins
7. **Taraweeh (تراويح)** 🌙🕌 – Special nightly prayers during Ramadan
8. **Zakat (زكاة)** 💝 – Obligatory charity
9. **Zakat al-Fitr (زكاة الفطر)** 🌾🤝 – Charity given before Eid prayer
10. **Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر)** 🎉🌙 – The festival marking the end of Ramadan
When browsing Qgrabs’ Ramadan deals this year, I was genuinely surprised by the variety — more than 30 venues are offering special meal promotions, including generous iftar and sohour buffet packages across Doha.
The most luxurious options combine fine dining with a desert staycation. As Ramadan falls during one of the most pleasant weather periods of the year, a night away feels especially tempting. A sohour set menu for two at Regency Sealine Camp starts from QR499 — a five-star desert experience that truly sounds like a memorable treat.
Among deal seekers, the most popular voucher at the moment appears to be the iftar buffet at Velero Hotel. Their QR85 voucher has attracted significant attention. Children aged 6 and under dine free, while children aged 7–12 pay directly at the hotel.
Another highly sought-after option comes from Gloria Hotel & Suites**,** offering an exquisite iftar buffet featuring Turkish and Egyptian specialties for only QR29. Children under six dine free; older children require a voucher. This is the lowest price I found this season — incredibly affordable.
If you are looking for something a bit different in Doha, consider the Balkan iftar set menu at Dukat Restaurant. While not a budget option, vouchers start from QR85 per person and promise a distinctive culinary experience.
For those who prefer takeaway, The Avenue Hotel offers convenient iftar boxes starting from QR39.
From sky-dining experiences to resort escapes, Qgrabs’ Ramadan collection feels wider than ever this year. If you are planning to book, act quickly — many of these offers are already nearing expiration.
Ramadan Kareem ✨🌙
— Doha Metro & Lusail Tram (@metrotram_qa) February 17, 2026
Starting the first day of Ramadan, Doha Metro & Lusail Tram service hours will be adjusted to better serve you during this holy month. #DohaMetro #LusailTram #RamadanKareem pic.twitter.com/G6zF7JbECR
مدفع الإفطار في #كتارا، يوميًا عند أذان المغرب في الجهة الجنوبية طوال شهر #رمضان المبارك.
— كتارا | Katara (@kataraqatar) February 17, 2026
الدعوة عامة.
The Ramadan Cannon at #Katara, daily at Maghrib prayer time in the Southern Area.
Open to the public.#Qatar #Katara#KataraCultural#رمضان_في_كتارا_أحلى#قطر… pic.twitter.com/SSjxT7cQ4X
This Ramadan, join us at the Library for moments of reflection, learning, and togetherness. 🌙
— مكتبة قطر الوطنية | Qatar National Library (QNL) (@QNLib) February 18, 2026
Explore our curated program of events throughout the holy month.https://t.co/hTGr7BDrBx pic.twitter.com/xgVoH03dSv
In 2016, Japanese scientist Yoshinori Ohsumi won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering how autophagy works — the body’s natural “self-cleaning” system.
Autophagy is the process by which our cells break down and recycle damaged components, turning waste into energy and fresh building blocks. It’s activated during periods of stress, such as fasting, helping cells repair and renew themselves.
This discovery reshaped how we think about aging and disease prevention. By clearing cellular debris, autophagy supports resilience and may play a protective role against cancer and neurodegenerative conditions.
Sometimes, giving the body a pause from constant intake isn’t deprivation — it’s an opportunity for renewal.
In 2016, Japanese biologist Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking research into autophagy, a term derived from the Greek words for self-eating.
— GP Q (@argosaki) February 14, 2026
This extraordinary biological repair mechanism acts as the body's internal… pic.twitter.com/43RoUtImJ5
As I was walking through the narrow alleyways of the Katara district, I caught sight of this large prickly pear cactus tree. I was so excited to see it.
When I was a child, we had one too — of course, much smaller. It was one of the first words I learned in the “houseplant” category. I was surprised at how different its name is in English compared to Hungarian.
medvetalp =
medve = bear
talp = sole (of the foot)
“bear’s sole” vagy “bear paw”.
The English name refers to the fruit — “prickly pear” — while the Hungarian name focuses on the plant’s shape: the flat, oval pads resemble the sole of a bear’s paw.
Isn’t it beautiful?
Two different cultures — two completely different images of the same plant.
One emphasizes what it gives.
The other emphasizes what it looks like.
The same plant — yet two different perspectives. And that’s what makes the world richer.
The other thing I captured through the lens was a beautiful nostalgic-style drinking fountain. In this climate, public water sources are often private initiatives. Providing water to passersby is not just a simple public service; it is often a religious, charitable act.
Old villas were built so that a stone bench and a drinking fountain would be located next to them on the street.
TICKETS ARE ON!
— Qatar Calendar (@QatarCalendar) February 10, 2026
Grab your seats now!
1 April
974 Stadium
Tickets via link in bio pic.twitter.com/5OxUxkY2t0
Get ready for exciting outdoor activities where kids are encouraged to explore, create, and yes — get wonderfully messy! 😄 Bring a change of clothes and don’t forget socks.
🫧 Giant bubbles
🌋 Muddy volcanoes
🌈 Rainbow fountains
🎨 Paint Palooza
🤎 Mud Madness
💦 Splash Mania
🏖️ Sand, water, and paint sensory play
It’s all about hands-on fun, creativity, and carefree childhood moments!
Qatar National Sport Day (held annually on the second Tuesday of February) turns the whole country into a giant fitness zone, with ministries, parks, and sports clubs hosting free activities for the public.
Where to go ?
Some ideas :Aspire Zone (10 February 2026) is a morning event designed to promote healthy, active lifestyles for all ages in a safe and inclusive setting. Activities will take place mainly on pitches 10 and 11, with additional Aspire Academy programs on pitches 4, 5, and 12, running from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The program features a wide variety of sports and fitness options, including a walk around Aspire Park Lake, fitness classes, spinning, football, gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, shooting, hockey, chess, padel, skydiving demonstrations, youth activities (Shabab 22), Sports Corner events, and Aspetar activities
https://aspirezone.qa/en/events/national-sport-day-2026
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Lusail Boulevard half-marathon
اكتمل العدد 🏁
— Team Qatar 🇶🇦 (@qatar_olympic) February 8, 2026
شكراً لحماسكم وتفاعلكم
نلتقي في درب لوسيل
All slots are filled 🏁
Thank you for the amazing response.
See you at Lusail Boulevard. pic.twitter.com/DcFfSiQVDO
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Walking through Katara’s elegant district near Galeries Lafayette, I recently encountered something unexpected — a tunnel formed by monumental, intertwined hands. For a moment, the noise of the world seemed to quiet down. The sculpture invites you not just to pass through it, but to reflect on connection, trust, and the invisible bridges that hold humanity together.
The installation is the work of Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn, an artist renowned for transforming the simple image of a hand into a universal language. In his vision, hands are capable of building as much as they are of destroying — which is precisely why he chooses them to symbolize cooperation, hope, and shared responsibility.
In a time when public spaces are often marked by tension or memories of conflict, encountering a work that speaks so clearly about unity feels refreshing. Rather than glorifying struggle, these hands suggest that our greatest strength lies in reaching toward one another.
Art does not always need to shock to be powerful. Sometimes, it simply needs to remind us that we belong to the same human story.
