Date varieties of the World

 

From the plush, caramel-rich Medjool of Morocco to the firm, nutty Deglet Noor of Algeria and the dark, "holy" Ajwa of Medina, the Middle East and North Africa offer hundreds of distinct date types that vary wildly in taste and texture. From syrupy and soft to dry and bread-like,… pic.twitter.com/zQRWZqp8Tr

— TasteAtlas (@TasteAtlas) January 24, 2026

Quadruplets born at Al Wakra Hospital

 

illustration  by alma wad  & Canva Magic Media 

you  can  use   this  image   free 

The medical team at Al Wakra Hospital successfully treated a couple with infertility, resulting in the wife giving birth to quadruplets in perfect health.

Some interesting facts : the couple has been trying to get baby for 14 years

this was the first quadruplet pregnancy since February 2022, when the Assisted Reproduction Unit was established

The unit has seen about 446 people since it opened, and during that time, more over 100 IVF attempts have been made, with a pregnancy rate of up to 65%

Referrals to the unit come from infertility clinics, HMC hospitals, and both government and private centers.

The patient is given priority if she is older than 35.

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Qatar Hot Air Balloon Festival - 4th edition - Quick Facts

My whimsical fantasy illustration for the Doha Balloon Festival 

What  to expect : Sunrise launches
                                             floating anchored balloons
                                        luminous night balloons
                                                        dancing and music performances

                                  food  trucks &kiosks

                                special playground

When : afternoon  activities  start  at 4:40

 7:10 PM Night Glow show

Where : Katara, Doha, Qatar

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the artwork  is made  by Alma Wad -the human  designer in collaboration  with Canva  Ai 

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Vintage Camels - bath towel sets

Vintage camels bath towel set

by almawad

Oriental rug design in red and blue tapestry

Oriental rug design in red and blue tapestry

by almawad

20% off with code HOLIDAYZSAVE

Oriental rug design in red and blue - an antique image is PRINTED on this item - illustration from an antique book- it was edited and applied on this wall tapestry by Alma Wad . Great at any interior with Middle Eastern flair .
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• Available in 5 unique sizes
• Premium quality polyester is both lightweight and soft to the touch
• Sublimation printing technique allows for bold and vivid colors that won't fade
• Hand sewn edges
• Multifunctional and versatile; from ceiling drapings, picnic blankets, to bed spreads, you can't go wrong
• Cold gentle machine wash, line dry. Do not bleach

Vintage camels in the desert canvas print

Vintage camels in the desert canvas print

by almawad

Vintage camels in the desert .A caravan is passing in the background . An antique book illustration was edited and applied on this canvas print by Alma Wad .Great Middle Eastern feel . This wall art is available in different sizes !

Vintage camels in the desert

Vintage camels in the desert poster by almawad

Vintage camels tie

Vintage camels tie by almawad

Vintage camels - antique book illustration edited and applied on this necktie by Alma Wad .Printed both sides !Great Middle Eastern theme 

CONTRASTS IN QATAR

an old district in Mammoura,Doha
and the futuristic zig zag buildings in a new district


see my next post about summer with kids in qatar