2017 Summer Courses at VCUQ for children and teens

Get creative with our wide variety of art courses this summer which are designed to fit various age groups: https://t.co/aC6mqzRMOG #design pic.twitter.com/hOyxQl81ro

— VCUQatar (@VCUQatar) May 31, 2017

These are popular courses where your kids and teens can learn new skills and socialize during the summer holidays at VCUQatar in Education City. You can choose from a variety of programs for various age groups in July / August. Classes start on July 9.

Iftar or Suhoor

When you are planning  an eating out with your loved ones at Ramadan you can take  into consideration
that late night meals called Suhoor in Arabic are much cheaper than the sunset meals called Iftar .

 For example this five star hotel offers a late night buffet dinner for QR 145 in a stylish tent set up for the fasting month .

Marhaba went to see the lovely retro-themed #Layaly #Ramadan tent at @StRegisDoha. #Suhoor: 9 pm–2 am at QAR145 pp.https://t.co/7k8oSJakZo pic.twitter.com/RMedZeJNu5

— MarhabaQatar (@MarhabaQatar) May 29, 2017

Numbers in Qatar - 650 school staff

650 employees have been dismissed from various government schools across the country

those jobs are of administrative nature

Qatari candidates to occupy some administrative jobs

source

QAFCO Layali Al Khair - Al-Banush Club ,Mesaieed

3 days remaining!Join us at QAFCO Layali Al Khair on June 1st at Al-Banush
club,Mesaieed.Taraweeh prayers,lectures,competitions, giveaways. pic.twitter.com/9FHlAMjOdM

— Qafco (@Qafcopr) May 29, 2017

Where do Muslims tend to travel for Ramadan

Travelling for  the fasting month is a new trend . Travellers  take in consideration the climate , the  length of the days which  can make the fasting easier . So the top destinations nowadays are not the Middle Eastern countries  because of their hot weather , nor the European countries because of their long days in summer .

 This may change in the coming five years as Ramadan will move to the cooler months  .

 Now let's see the most popular  countries for Ramadan tourists .

1 . Malaysia

2 . Indonesia
3.Singapore
4 .Turkey
5 Brunei
6 South Africa
7 Maldives
8 Iran
9Morocco
10 Jordan


source 

Ramadan festival at Katara

 You can expect various programs and events at the Katara Cultural Village during the fasting month .

 Religious lectures , Quran memorizing competitions , Play station  championship - FIFA2017 -brain games ( dama , domna , kerem , sabbah )  , fun traditional games , treasure hunting .

Exhibitions by local artists , live painting , palm tree exhibition , tea exhibition , various workshops

 and a lot more  - discover the beautifully lit area  with its indoor and outdoor activities .

 SEE MORE INFO HERE


 Treasure hunting is a fun game  - it us usually outdoors and not long after the iftar . So you have a chance to win as there are not big crowds there . At least this is what I saw  last time I visited the place .

 TEA EXHIBITION  sounds fun . I love  teas and hope to learn about them more .

PALM TREE EXHIBITION also seems interesting to me

date palm is mentioned 20 times in the Quran

it is a staple food around here - or at least it is used to be

still a much respected tree here decorating , parks , promenades , yards

Numbers in the Middle East

Despite falling oil prices, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE are set to continue with massive military spending https://t.co/7pSgHPt7Bs pic.twitter.com/57YAh1aRPc

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) May 21, 2017

Numbers of Qatar 7 million children

Turkey and Qatar open orphanage compound for Syrian kids https://t.co/McJUJtnlX6 pic.twitter.com/nAFpexCblh

— TRT World (@trtworld) May 22, 2017

 Qatar provided educational opportunities for more than 7mn children ,created more than 300,000 jobs .

source

Children uprooted

One child traveling alone is one too many. It's on all of us to stand w/ #ChildrenUprooted. RT if you believe #AChildIsAChild no matter what pic.twitter.com/hwQxfrNHz0

— UNICEF (@UNICEF) May 21, 2017

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 an uprooted child travelling alone -  great scene  grabbing the loneliness of kids in similar situation very well - from a famous movie

Ruman restaurant - Souq Wakrah - review

It was a Friday afternoon that we decided to visit this restaurant . I had bought coupons and was very curious to see  this place and taste their dishes .

 We arrived around 5 pm . We were shocked to see that we were the only customers . The restaurant is situated inside the Souq not  at the seafront . There was a tree and some chairs in front of the restaurant and that looked inviting . However we were afraid from the flies and decided to go in . It was a charming Indian  interior in rustic style . At first glance I found it lovely until I noticed  those paintings in large baroque frames . They looked awful  and spoilt all the charm of pure village home .

The second shock came when we learnt they had no toilet we had to go outside nearly to the sea shore the find one !

We had to wait minimum 20 minutes though we were the only customers . My butter chicken was tasty but stale . The rice as well . I got stomach ache at once . My husband had mutton and he found it mediocre . Our son was the  happiest among us he liked their hamburgers very much .
Long story short  -  I had this "deja vue "  or " deja mangee" feel ... yes this is  the old Caravan restaurant's style dishes ! It reminded me that place very much !
That old restaurant that burnt down some years ago at the Ramada junction . And officially  they never reopened !  I remember then many people told about them " jack of all trades but master of nothing " -  and really this restaurant offered dishes from India , China , Nepal .
My greatest concern about their cuisine was that it was not fresh at all .!

We had the dessert outside under a tree . The sea smell reached this terrace , the heat was bearable - we were sitting and relaxing  there watching the small clouds in the blue sky . It was nice and memorable . What a luck that nobody can put baroque paintings on the sky - i thought . If one day I return then it will be for these chairs and tree  and the memory of the sky .

 If I long for Indian flavours in the future I  would choose rather Zaoq or Black pepper  .

KidzMondo Doha & Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways celebrated the opening of @KidzMondoDoha's interactive edutainment establishment at Mall of #Qatarhttps://t.co/Z0zmQFJ5mm pic.twitter.com/4WG9iuLYlr

— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) May 11, 2017

 At KidzMondo Doha, Qatar
Airways  offers a role play

for children . They can act as
passengers, as well as airline staff ,
within the specially-adapted real
aircraft model.What a great experience  !

 It is not cheap at all ! The entrance fee is
135 rials  for kids 90 rials for chaperons /parents
 no food is allowed - you have to buy food inside the place
  however for this money the  child can play all day long !

The Park Bazaar has been extended through to the holy month of Ramadan.

"During the holy month of Ramadan the Park Bazaar will be open every Saturday from 5pm to Midnight.​"

Adopt a Pet event at Parkview Pet Center

Losail International Circuit - Ladies only training days in May

This place is about half way between Doha and Al- Khor . From the City Center Mall it takes 30 minutes to get there by car . You can rent a bike but you must wear helmet . It is not clear if they provide the helmets or you have to bring it with you .
Every Monday ! Even during the Ramadan from 8 30 to midnight !

Ming Pei Architect is 100 year old on 26 April

Ieoh Ming Pei, el #arquitecto que concibió la polémica pirámide del #Louvre, cumplirá 100 años → https://t.co/RyFY9dsFzy @MuseeLouvre pic.twitter.com/j4QAFKYAJr

— La Jornada (@lajornadaonline) April 24, 2017

 Happy Birthday  mr . Ming Pei  - 100 years !What  a life - what an age !

  I am  one of those lucky ones who  can enjoy your wonderful design  every time I visit the Museum of Islamic Art  and its surroundings   . It has some special atmosphere and most people find it very attractive .

Museum of Islamic Art Poster

by almawad

Numbers in Qatar -12 new routes in 2018

12 new routes are planned by Qatar Airways next year

 the exact destinations were not revealed but one of them would be
 San Francisco

 source

Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco CA Postcard

by merrydestinations

Kite festival at the Aspire Park - 25 to 29 April

Stay tuned for Aspire 1st International Kite Festival at Aspire Park@qatarairways @kataraqatar @AspireKatara #AspireKiteFest pic.twitter.com/lZp8Vk0yyh

— Aspire Zone (@aspirezone) April 10, 2017

what to expect : kite flying competitions for international teams from 30 countries
and activities - best kite flyers
from around the world -night flights - workshops about kite making and decorating - photo and poster competition

when :9am to 7pm

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 According to Gulf Times it was a great success  - 40 000 visitors
 visited the event .  Kite festival  next year can be expected in Doha again .

Dubai based online stores

timelapse of Dubai over 20 years

See this amazing urban development and be shocked what a difference 20 years can make .

Students exhibition at VCUQ - April 29

Join us for the opening reception of the 2017 BFA + MFA exhibition of works by our students on April 29 at 3pm at VCUQatar. #design #qatar pic.twitter.com/UUWQCRAiXq

— VCUQatar (@VCUQatar) April 18, 2017

The largest MONOPRIX in the world is OPEN

The wait is over ! The largest MONOPRIX in the world is now open at Doha Festival City. Enjoy the ultimate shopping experience #Supermarket

— Monoprix Qatar (@MonoprixQatar) April 14, 2017

 I am very much eager to see that new supermarket . They promise a lots of brands that can not be bought elsewhere in Qatar . Will there be some  Hungarian / Eastern European products that I have missed for long ?
Next week I might tell you more !___________________

 Well - I visited the  " largest Monoprix of the world "  - it was a big disappointment for me . I  do not know how big are the other Monoprix in the world but this one was not very big .Not bigger than other French supermarkets .  There was nothing  new for the Central/ Eastern European customers .I found Hajdu cheese like in any other major supermarket .  The selection of items was not impressive except for the chocolate section . There were a lots of chocolate brands that you can not find at other places . Even limited edition chocolate boxes  . Expensive canned tunas  - over 200 rials . Organic grocery products . Nice selection of alcohol free wines . I think that  one can find a good selection of gourmet gifts here . But nothing special for everyday consumption . The bread shelves were nearly empty - we had to wait at the bakery counter to be served and it was very crowded . The frozen section  consisted of limited items . You can find more variety at Megamart   or at Spinneys .  There is a salad bar  a grill bar  and a pizzeria inside the supermarket . They all looked wonderful .

After the supermarket I walked to the IKEA - I  had the impression that there was more special items in the Swedish  grocery there than in the Monoprix .

Pictorial diary of people and lifestyles

Pictorial diary of people and lifestyles by Afza Tamkanath at #WorldArtDubai @TheHindu https://t.co/TkkhauaqzM

— World Art Dubai (@WorldArtDubai) April 2, 2017

The exhibition taking place from 12-15 April 2017 at Dubai World Trade Centre. This is an affordable art fair - there is something for every budget. Expect global collections of art from $100-$20,000 !

Messenger of Peace - Malala

Congratulations #Malala on your appointment as @UN Messenger of Peace with a special focus on girls’ education 📚 pic.twitter.com/NWzJqd0uat

— UNICEF (@UNICEF) April 10, 2017

Thai Water Festival in Doha - April 12

Get ready to get soaked with Grand Hyatt Doha's very own Songkran–Thai Water Festival. For bookings and more click https://t.co/L6UKkPr6Dw pic.twitter.com/1YfAhi7XLw

— Grand Hyatt Doha (@GrandHyattDoha) April 9, 2017

celebrate Songkran 2017 in Doha


When : Wednesday evening 12th April

Where : in the lush gardens of Grand Hyatt Doha

What to expect :Thai New Year Gala Dinner at Hotel garden on 12 April, 07:00 PM onwards -
Transitioned into days of fun-filled water-fights, revelry, feasting and celebrations
Price :
Soft beverage package at QAR 299

Birth of a baby on Turkish Airlines flight

It was a short flight between Guinea and Burkina Faso

 baby was born on 42 ,000 feet

 nice to read about birth and not death when you hear  about this airline !

Welcome on board Princess! Applause goes to our cabin crew! 👏🏻👶🏽 pic.twitter.com/FFPI16Jqgt

— Turkish Airlines (@TurkishAirlines) April 7, 2017

1902 Vintage Bicycle Patent Blueprint / Art Print

1902 Vintage Bicycle Patent Blueprint Art Print

by AcupunctureProducts

New path for cycling /walking / jogging

For the bike fans  -  what great news ! In the area of the Ikea there is a new place where on can ride his bike safe ! Three kilometer path  !

 Enjoy and ride safe !

He announced our 3km Outdoor Leisure Trail for running, walking or mountain biking that’s surrounding the entire project. pic.twitter.com/GlEcrMjm0b

— Doha Festival City (@DohaFestCity) March 26, 2017

World Autism Awareness Day in Doha - light it up blue

World Autism Awareness Day#lightitupblue #dohafirestation #qatar pic.twitter.com/eR5j6gRt2A

— Doha Fire Station (@DohaFireStation) April 2, 2017

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World Autism Awareness Day #lightitupblue #miaqatar #doha #qatar pic.twitter.com/SF9ju47qFu

— MuseumofIslamicArt (@MIAQatar) April 2, 2017

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In support of the 9th annual World Autism Awareness Day; join us when we light it up blue today at @hotelparkdoha.#LIUB #QIFF2017 pic.twitter.com/hdvUm94KFj

— QIFF (@qiff_) April 2, 2017

Medical College Summer program for prospective students

Where :WCM-Q - Education city Summer Enrichment Program

For who : for prospective students at the Medical University / for students entering grade 10 /11 next year   - only for students  who
 got good foundation in biological sciences and English and can get reference letter from their teachers .

 When : two weeks in July  starting from June 9 2017

  What to expect : hands-on experience on Medical College by mimicking
 the current students programs to study

   To Apply  and learn more click here

Nesting season 2017 - Fuwairit beach closed to protect turtles

First beautiful pictures of turtles nesting season 2017 from #Fuwairit #beach
Courtesy: Department of nature protection at #MME #Qatar pic.twitter.com/BDWGgL2Tgo

— Baladiya (@Baladiya1) April 1, 2017

#MME announces the closure of #Fuwairit #beach for turtle nesting season 2017. Please plan your #weekend accordingly.

Happy weekend 💐 pic.twitter.com/vJZsKdm3DA

— Baladiya (@Baladiya1) March 30, 2017

Massive Structure Fire - Downtown Dubai

#BREAKING NEWS: Massive Structure Fire Breaks Out In Downtown Dubai, UAE pic.twitter.com/nfbiNCWg7n

— NewsCenter HQ (@NewsCenterHQ101) April 2, 2017

Today at QIFF 2017

Indulge your senses at Hotel Park in front of @sheratondoha this #QIFF2017 with a wide range of performances at the entertainment stage. pic.twitter.com/n3alFSB9im

— QIFF (@qiff_) March 31, 2017

NO ladies only days in Aquapark Qatar for the 2017 season

See the fares





😠😠

Reading their FB page I was shocked to read that the Ladies Only Day no longer exists in Aquapark Qatar . It was always full - it was a real fun day for so many ! What makes the management to decide like that ? 😠😠😠

Numbers about Qatar - 32 thousand tourists

More than 32 thousand Qatari tourists visited Turkey last year . That is nearly 10 % of the Qatari population ! In spite of the security concerns  - the number of visitors is growing . Turkey saw the opportunity in the "halal" tourism  -  they have some hotels , resorts where women and men can enjoy the sea on segregated beaches /pools . These are also dry hotels ( no alcohol ) and are serving food suitable for Muslims .
Reading reviews on the net I find Turkish hospitality industry excellent ,generous , well -organised .From non-Muslims and Muslims as well - I read the same . If only the political situation was more balanced ! 2016 was especially bloody year  with the attack of the Istanbul airport& the Istanbul night club attack at New Year's Eve . Read about safety records here !

Welcome to the ultimate tourism an #travel guide to #Turkeyhttps://t.co/3CeTejdbmz#goturkeytourism pic.twitter.com/6gxe3EXbnl

— Go Turkey Tourism (@goturkeytourism) March 21, 2016

Collection Al Thani - Grand Palais , Paris

Crowns, jewels,  weapons and more… Priceless pieces that tell  the extraordinary story of the traditional jewelry trade between India and the West.

From the Mughal Empire to  the Independence era ,  French and British colonial era. Jewels takes us on a journey between fairy tale fantasy and historical reality.

The Exhibition "From the Great Mughals to the Maharajas - Jewels from the AL THANI collection" is at the Grand Palais from 29 March to 5 June 2017

Space Light, Space color - Zuhair Shaaouni

#Katara will host “Space Light, Space color” Exhibition
By the Artist Zuhair Shaaounihttps://t.co/xzApFDIWlG
For more Inquiry: 182 pic.twitter.com/NtK6vhmy04

— كتارا | Katara (@kataraqatar) March 25, 2017

Earth Hour in Qatar 2017 -25 March 8:30

EARTH HOUR 2017 AT ASPIRE
Take part and help #ChangeClimateChange @earthhour @WWF@aspirezone @UN @EarthHour_Qatar pic.twitter.com/RuonloLtk9

— Mega Cervantes (@Mega_Amihan) March 22, 2017

#EzdanMallEarthHour2017#ChangeClimateChange
الليلة ستنطفأ أنوار العالم لمدة ساعة. أظهروا دعمكم، انضموا إلينا لنرفع أصواتنا ضد تغير المناخ. pic.twitter.com/r0rhHEA3hw

— Ezdan Mall (@EzdanMall) March 25, 2017

The Museum of Islamic Art participates in #EarthHour by turning OFF its lights.#Qatar #Doha @MIAQatar pic.twitter.com/ITSIcfFlbH

— Al Mayassa Al Thani (@almayassahamad) March 25, 2017

Thunder storms - be cautious

رعاكم الله
Allah bless you pic.twitter.com/pvALEP1or5

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) March 24, 2017

Again a day with showers and thunders ahead of us . Be cautious ! Stay away from the sea ,high places ,electricity poles ,trees ! Unplug your devices at home! Do not use water at home during the storms ! Close your  car's windows!

Doha Festival City - April 5 - Opening Day

Tick-tock! Every single minute takes us closer to our opening day. #CelebrationEverywhere pic.twitter.com/OoWXDgNUlC

— Doha Festival City (@DohaFestCity) March 13, 2017

Agriteq - Agricultural Exhibition 2017

Join Us tomorrow 22 March 2017 at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre from 9am onwards till 25th March. #Agriteq #MME pic.twitter.com/sQalR3VSzb

— Baladiya (@Baladiya1) March 21, 2017

International Day of Happiness

It’s #InternationalDayOfHappiness 😊!

How do you say happy in your language? pic.twitter.com/KFeIfPURPO

— UNICEF (@UNICEF) March 20, 2017

Mother's Day workshop for kids - City Center Mall

 21 March is Mother's Day in many Arab countries . City Center Mall set up a craft area near the Carrefour supermarket  for children can make their  own handmade gifts for their moms . They can arrange bouqets , beads , color aprons and more .

 Only today and tomorrow  :  from 1pm to 9pm 

season of sudden weather changes - AlSarayat

Today's weather was a perfect example of typical weather fluctuations during the season of sudden changes locally known as "AlSarayat".' pic.twitter.com/C9fRmvF38P

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) March 19, 2017

History of the Kufic Script - free training workshop

#QNL team up with @MIAQatar for a free training workshop on “History of the Kufic Script” pic.twitter.com/LkMtZSeBjX

— QatarNationalLibrary (@QNLib) March 15, 2017

Temporary diversion of Oryx Intersection in Doha

#QatarRail announces the temporary diversion of Oryx Intersection from 17/03/2017 to 31/03/2017 for work related to #DohaMetro pic.twitter.com/WUyB12YJul

— Qatar Rail (@qrc_official) March 17, 2017

Mother's Day Free Fitness Classes -Anytime Fitness

New Indian Schools to Open next year

Qatar has a large Indian expat community .The parents prefer sending their kids to Indian schools . School seats for the Indian children living in Qatar are simply not enough . MES is one of the largest school .It has currently 8000 students when the its buildings were designed for  5000 students  only -  the same goes for Ideal Indian School with 6000 students instead of 2800  .

.
 New Indian schools are needed very much .An official of the Education ministry promised new Indian Schools for 2017/18 year . But no more details about them .
As the Indian School Year starts traditionally not in September but in April  - it looks like that many Indian kids  in Qatar will be out of  formal education .

No wonder that online schools are advertising themselves intensely  at social pages nowadays . Home schooling is not unknown for Qatar expat community ,  either .

 source

rainy weather may return from Sunday

Mainly clear skies over the country. Chances of rain expected to return tomorrow. Current temperature in Doha 25°C. pic.twitter.com/o8MkdOqnlq

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) March 18, 2017

Qatar Music Academy's concert in Lagoona Mall

You are invited to the first Qatar Music Academy's concert in #LagoonaMall! The students will perform for audiences this Friday at 5.30pm! pic.twitter.com/oRgd5dMTyS

— Lagoona Mall (@LagoonaMall) March 15, 2017

THE WORLD'S TOP 10 AIRPORTS - HIA on the list

Rising from position
75 in 2014
To 22 in 2015
To 10 in 2016
To 6 in 2017
is only the beginning. Our aim is bigger.
Thank you all for voting pic.twitter.com/gtNMPtBkgX

— Hamad Int'l Airport (@HIAQatar) March 16, 2017

2017 Skytrax World Airport Awards


Singapore Changi Airport number 1
Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)
Incheon International Airport
Munich Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Hamad International Airport  -number 6
Chubu Centrair Nagoya
Zurich Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport

Joue Club Qatar - Grand Opening

on Saturday March 18, 2017 at 4:30pm

Lagoona Mall

Educational Festival in Qatar

Participate with your family in the largest Educational Festival in Qatar from 16th – 19th of March at Educational Festival in Qatar ! pic.twitter.com/HutqZxIyqL

— QNCC (@qncc) March 13, 2017

Babyshop - drawing competition

Babyshop present 2nd Season of “EXPRESSIONS” Freedom with colours.

Inviting all children’s in Qatar to enroll for one of the biggest drawing competition to be held on 1st April 
2017 at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena, Nr. Al Sadd sports club.

NO FEE -FREE Online registration, using the link below.
Link : http://bit.ly/bsexpressions

Age Groups:
Group 1- Age 5- 7 years
Group 2- Age 8- 10 years
Group 3- Age 11- 14 years

All winner’s gets participation certificate and big rewards.
Loads of Fun and Gifts during the event. Hurry enroll now or visit nearest Babyshop store for more details

Nutrition in children - Ask the Expert at WCMQatar

Our children's health and the food we eat . This is a pressing health issue that can be discussed at the Weil Cornell Medical College in Qatar . This is a public gathering open for anyone -  admission is free . A great occasion to educate yourself about kids health .

French patriotic napkin

French patriotic napkin

by almawad

Custom napkins with French Patriotic design . It features the Eiffel Tower and the principles of equality, citizenship and inalienable rights.It is designed in the colors of the national flag of France .Design by Alma Wad .

GOÛT DE FRANCE - GOOD FRANCE in Qatar 2017

GOÛT DE FRANCE/GOOD FRANCE
March 22nd, 2017
Book your experience at the +974 4422 4488 or email idam@qm.org.qahttps://t.co/V1UvfBRceR pic.twitter.com/d4weS0AivJ

— MuseumofIslamicArt (@MIAQatar) March 9, 2017

 This is an international event to celebrate the  French cuisine . Qatar will take part in it . IDAM  restaurant will offer French dinner on the 22 MARCH .The following restaurants will offer French dinner on 21 March .

• La Mer Bistro (The Ritz-Carlton, Doha)
• Coral All-Day Dining (InterContinental Doha)
• Liquidity (Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park)
• Prime (InterContinental Doha The City)
• La Villa (Mercure Grand Hotel)
• La Varenne, Trader Vic’s (Hilton Doha)
• Yum Yum (K108)
• Market by Jean-Georges (W Hotel)
• Al Dirwandi (Adagio)

Food Makes Me Feel Better no3 All-Over-Print Shirt

Food Makes Me Feel Better no3 All-Over-Print Shirt

by lumirala

Food Festival 2017 - 29th March – 8th April

Qatar International Food Festival,2017

Location: Hotel Park – In front of The Sheraton Hotel Doha

29th March – 8th April

What to expect :  unique dining options, celebrity chefs entertainment, competitions, and activities for the whole family

Everything you need to know about #QIFF2017's delicious offerings and signature activities:https://t.co/vAxVkZ1MlH pic.twitter.com/JUbirAO1cv

— QIFF (@qiff_) March 23, 2017

#QIFF2017 is being held at Hotel Park in front of @SheratonDoha. Ample paid parking is available.
For directions: https://t.co/EuabG1RrUN pic.twitter.com/1dVgulx8hB

— QIFF (@qiff_) March 24, 2017

Join us at @qiff_ and enjoy stellar short films on March 30th, 7 PM at Hotel Park – In front of The Sheraton Hotel Doha! Screening is free. pic.twitter.com/bThzIYQHHa

— Doha Film Institute (@DohaFilm) March 27, 2017

Learn more here  

Grocery Store Delivery App Doha, Qatar - Baqaala

Baqaala is  Doha grocery delivery service 
​
 fresh groceries from your favorite local stores to your door within 30 minutes


How  it works ?

1st - Download our app. It won’t take long.

1st - Download our app. It won’t take long.

1st - Download the app

2nd – Choose a store in your local area

3rd - Pick items and confirm the order

Payment : only cash on delivery for the moment

Areas they deliver now : WEST BAY, LUSAIL, PEARL QATAR, NAJMA, MUNTAZA, MANSOURA, HILAL,UMM GHUWAILINA, AL GHANIM

When Girls Do Better ...

RT if you agree. #WomensDay pic.twitter.com/6GEb2rcNle

— UNICEF (@UNICEF) March 8, 2017

 I  found this ad of UNICEF so much captivating !  Improving women's lives will improve all the society ! It is not just for them or against men  - it is for everyone !

Free fitness classes for International Women's Day

Black Pepper restaurant - review

  It is a fine dinning Indian restaurant located at Bin Mahmoud road . It has very strange location  as  this street is rather famous for the cheap eateries   than  for the  haute cuisine .

 We tried the  take away service .  It was easy to order   - the person who took the  order was very happy to serve us , was courteous  and his English was easy to understand . If you order food often in Doha  - like me -  then you must know this is not always the case here!

 We like the Zaoq restaurant - North Indian style dishes . But it is far   - so we were happy to explore this place . We ordered a Rogan Josh - it was explained on the  menu what to expect : " Classic boneless cubes of lamb in brown onion curry "   We were very much pleased with it . It was 55 rials and  a naan was 7 .

  Reading the reviews I see that everyone is happy with this place   and they mention  the friendly staff , the nice atmosphere , the real Mughal taste .

Rains (thundery at times) expected to continue until Monday morning

إستمرار توقعات الأمطار الرعدية أحيانا حتى صباح الإثنين بإذن الله. #قطر
Rains (thundery at times) expected to continue until Monday morning. pic.twitter.com/Zgv0rGX9lN

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) March 4, 2017

CHI -Shaqab -visiting with a kid - my experience

This was not the first time we visited this international horse riding competition with children . We had nice memories about the entertainment for kids and the modern facility .

This time we were truly disappointed by the Kids Zone activities . As we entered we had to pay QAR50 - and we were told that it includes everything . There were two stages for kids entertainment - we came on Friday afternoon and stayed until the evening but we saw no one performance there . Only kids were jumping around .

It seemed that we had to pay for many things : keeping the falcon for 10 seconds for a photo was 5 rials , Qatari food 5 -10 rials , pony riding - oh no at that place my kid gave up seeing the long line - bouncy castles - yes  it will be real fun  and it would have been free if it  hadn't deflated just as we arrived - the air was leaking and it went totally down -luckily no one was hurt but I heard at that time " Mom let's go home - there is nothing fun to do here " it seemed that it was not our lucky day there .

I managed to persuade him to go to the main building and check out the competition /the buffet and the modern facility .Oh Gosh ! We were not allowed to enter because "it was full" . We were forced to sit at the other side of the arena . The competition was nice and we were and even able to see the practicing riders from really close . But we missed all the modern facility !

Going home by taxi was very difficult . Such a big international event and there was no any kind of public transport arranged ! Not even a small taxi station or a waiting area in the parking !I tried to book taxi from there but the operator did not understand where we were .After one hour we found finally a free taxi . Our feet were aching .

I do not think I will visit this place in the near future again with kids . That is sad because it used to be my children's favorite in Qatar . Perhaps smaller kids enjoyed it more  - I saw little children with beautifully painted face and henna . and riding  the pony happily .But they did not have much thing for a preteen .  And I think this is a serious problem in Qatar  when living with kids here -  preteens and teens just do not have many "fun things to do "  .

MASTER CLASSES of haute cuisine at IDAM

when :March 10th and 17th at 2-5PM

where : IDAM , Museum of Islamic Art

price : QAR 500

what to expect : three hour Master Class, a booklet, apron, recipe information – and an exclusive tasting of the dishes prepared  by Executive Chef Damien Leroux and his team

 Call : 974 4422 4488 or email IDAM@qm.org.qa

Numbers in Qatar - 150 babies

 more than 150 high-risk babies transported to Women Hospital by Qatar Neonatal program
last year

Last year, Qatar #NeonatalTransport Program safely transported 150+ high risk newborns to the Women’s Hospital #NICU. Thank you @HMC_Qatar! pic.twitter.com/nFvJlbySlx

— Intl Biomedical (@IntBiomedical) February 27, 2017

Numbers in Qatar - 2 6730 22

 This is not a phone number  - do not dial it ! :)


  This is the number of people who lives in Qatar in February 2017

Males

 2018190

two million, eighteen thousand, one hundred and ninety 

Females 

 654832

six hundred and fifty-four thousand, eight hundred and thirty-two 

 read more interesting facts about Qatar

scattered rain over the country

تجدد فُرص هطول أمطار الخير على البلاد من يوم الخميس القادم بإذن الله
Chances of scattered rain over the country return on Thursday#قطر pic.twitter.com/H0y3kzsurL

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) February 28, 2017

 This might be a wet weekend  again .

Arabian horses -collection by Alma Wad

Arabian Elegance: A Tribute to the Iconic BreedDiscover the timeless beauty of Arabian horses in this unique collection. Featuring vintage horse illustrations, each item celebrates the grace and heritage of the world-renowned Arabian breed. From stunning home decor pieces to elegant paper products, this collection brings the charm of these majestic horses into your everyday life. Perfect for equestrian enthusiasts and lovers of classic art alike.

Arabian horses - vintage horse illustrations
by alma's design

CHI ALSHAQAB - 2-4March - international equestrian event

#CHIALSHAQAB (2-4Mar)kicks off tomorrow…Buy your ticket now to join us at this leading international equestrian event pic.twitter.com/lHsqHkyosz

CHI ALSHAQAB - 2-4March - international equestrian event

CHI ALSHAQAB 2017, Doha, going out with kids, horse riding, international equestrian event, Qatar,
— Al Shaqab (@AlShaqab) March 1, 2017

  when ; March  2 ,3 ,4



  where  : see how to get there



  what to expect ;  horse riding competitions  with international riders , family friendly atmosphere ,  food court , kids zone with pony riding , toddler's zone - day care center , cultural tent with henna , local food , falcons , 



 tickets  :  QR 35 for adults / QR 15 for kids


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"Task :Ride a horse this weekend✔️"
Bring your kids and enjoy your weekend with us at #CHIALSHAQAB pic.twitter.com/xrnpXbztlb

— Al Shaqab (@AlShaqab) March 3, 2017

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Divines film success - Cesars 2017

Congratulations to @DohaFilm on the success of their granted film #Divines at the #Cesars2017 #Frenchcinema pic.twitter.com/xO85MLJxu2

— France au Qatar (@FranceauQatar) February 26, 2017

I found a good pizza place - Castello

 Hadn't  got  some vouchers to this small restaurant I would  have never found out that there is wonderful pizza available in Al- Jazeera street  right next to  the Centro hotel . Simply it looks from outside like  one of those cheap small places  that target  Asian workers of Doha  .

 I can not tell you a lot about the place itself but the food - as we had take-away lunch . Their pizzas were really wonderful  - I can highly recommend   them . Light  and savory . Once I heard that the best pizzas in Italy are made by Egyptians . I think this is a fine example of that just it is located right here in Doha  .
 We tried some chicken in mushroom sauce and  it was excellent too .

Parking can be a bit difficult .
Read more about them .

THE SALESMAN - the best foreign film Oscar

Historic moment: our co-financed film THE SALESMAN wins the Foreign Film #Oscar, 1st time in 48 years for a film with an Arab co-financing! pic.twitter.com/gypD6QqEVR

— Doha Film Institute (@DohaFilm) February 27, 2017

Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition 2017

Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition 2017.#djwe2017 #marquise #diamond #ruby #bracelet #jewelry @alibinali6 @AdelAliBinAli pic.twitter.com/N0nbn2QeFg

— Qatar Tribune (@Qatar_Tribune) February 20, 2017

The Travel Clinic at Hamad Hospital

This is a new service of the government's hospital The Hamad Medical Corporation’s . It is very much needed as nearly everyone is travelling in Qatar .
you might need it mainly in two cases

1 . you are travelling somewhere and you need to protect yourself from communicable diseases /you need advice about how to prevent those diseases

2 . you just came back from abroad and you suspect that you got infection

treatment and counseling is free and most of the vaccines as well ( Meningococcal vaccine, rabies vaccine, typhoid

vaccine, MMR vaccine, haemophilus influenza

type B, diphtheria, tetanus, acellular

pertussis (TdaP) vaccine, tetanus vaccine,

yellow fever vaccine, hepatitis A vaccine,

hepatitis B vaccine, pneumococcal

vaccine,seasonal flu vaccine and polio vaccine)

Just call them for an appointment: 40254003 from 7am to 7pm

أخبار | "حمد الطبية" تفتتح عيادة السفر

للمزيد: https://t.co/VH7Ep8Uwnp #حكومي #قطر @HMC_Qatar pic.twitter.com/4ixd46ROmh

— حكومي - قطر (@HukoomiQatar) February 22, 2017

Rainy weekend cam be expected in Qatar - Again !

The latest satellite images,with expectations for the flow of clouds by night with chance of rain reaching its peak on Thursday and Friday, pic.twitter.com/LksZlS7wWF

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) February 22, 2017

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Well - it was not rainy in Doha - just the opposite -nice clear weather with a very small rain fall - but watching this image I can see that it was raining heavily in some parts of Qatar !

كميات الأمطار التراكمية المسجلة من يوم الجمعة حتى صباح الأحد
Cumulative rainfall recorded from Friday(24/2/2017)to Sunday morning(26/2/2017) pic.twitter.com/E4YH9wjYjU

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) February 26, 2017

Doha Fire Station - PICASSO-GIACOMETTI

PICASSO-GIACOMETTI
22 February
Timings:
Saturday - Sunday: 11am – 8pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday -Thursday: 11am – 8pm
Friday: 2pm – 9pm pic.twitter.com/4QdDVXkK3s

— Doha Fire Station (@DohaFireStation) February 20, 2017

Dubai Plans to journey to the Mars

محمد بن راشد ومحمد بن زايد يعلنان عن مشروع المريخ 2117 لإيصال البشر للكوكب الأحمر https://t.co/jfKUWHyqqx pic.twitter.com/mSXpNzw9Sc

— Dubai Tourism (@dubaitourism) February 15, 2017

 That is really sensational !
 My humble question is only why  the technological developments are not used to save children's lives in war torn Yemen ?  Why drones and robots are not there to throw food for those besieged people whom the aid workers can not reach ?

I might be stupid  but this simple question keeps coming to my mind whenever I see those starving little souls ...

 And by the way - I am really happy about the  technological audacity of this futuristic city !

"Enough excuses welcome them now."

"Enough excuses welcome them now."

People in Spain are demanding their government immediately meet its refugee quota. pic.twitter.com/rPeHNixF1C

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) February 19, 2017

160 thousand people went to the street in Barcelona to remind their government about their promises : to take 17 000 refugees as had been  promised  before .Only 1100 was accepted so far .

How can we let it happen ?

#Yemen: A story on fighting to survive in a country plagued by malnutrition. https://t.co/80ZGknkV2T

— UNICEF (@UNICEF) February 15, 2017

 those lives could be saved ... simply throwing food and medications on those remote areas  ...even by drones ... why it is not made  - I can not understand   : (

Numbers in Qatar - 17.8mn gallons of rainwater

17.8mn gallons of rainwater removed  by the e Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) 's rain emergency  team
 that is about 67mn liters

source

decoupage or marbling - Community Classes at the VCU-Q

Jazz up an object through decoupage or marbling with our Community Classes. More info at https://t.co/QypSuNovR1 and https://t.co/WjmwjJ1ky6 pic.twitter.com/M5G9XzwirA

— VCUQatar (@VCUQatar) February 8, 2017

  When : Fri, 17 Feb, 2017 to Sat, 18 Feb, 2017

  2 day workshop

  Friday and Saturday - 2 pm to 6 pm


Location 

VCUQatar Room 177

Cost

QAR 425

National Sports Day 2017 - my experience

It was not the best Sports Day of my life . It was raining  and the programs outside were cancelled . We visited the Education City  as  the previous years we had nice experience  there .

We found out that there was not much to do for kids there  . However we played bowling ,billiards  , walked in the Oxygen Park   and had healthy lunch at the food court of the  Student's Center . Most of the programs were shifted to the Shaqab and there were no buses available   Though the previous years  there were free QF buses running between the Education City and Shaqab . Walking was not allowed -as we  were informed at the gates of this horse riding facility  .
Also I found strange that 10  rials had to be payed for the bowling per person . Not big thing just the previous years it was free .

  There were a good number of families turning up in the EC   and after all we did not mind that the crowd was somewhere else .Just  the atmosphere was not festive at all to me .

 The illuminated Oxygen Park  was really wonderful  sight ! And it was full of oxygen -after the rain !

Rainfall amounts recorded yesterday in Qatar

كميات الأمطار المسجلة أمس الثلاثاء.
اللهم صيبا نافعا. #قطر #أمطار_قطر
Rainfall amounts recorded yesterday (Tuesday). #Qatar pic.twitter.com/RV5q3Otl4A

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) February 15, 2017

 Expect rain and thunderstorms especially in the evenings . Until Friday night -then Saturday the cold spell is coming . Be prepared  for very cold weather !

I have just read   an article about  thunderstorms and dangers of taking showers - using water /devices though it is very rare -  death can happen .

Gifts for horse lovers - collection by alma's design

Arabian horses - vintage horse illustrations
by alma's design

Arabian Elegance: A Tribute to the Iconic BreedDiscover the timeless beauty of Arabian horses in this unique collection. Featuring vintage horse illustrations, each item celebrates the grace and heritage of the world-renowned Arabian breed. From stunning home decor pieces to elegant paper products, this collection brings the charm of these majestic horses into your everyday life. Perfect for equestrian enthusiasts and lovers of classic art alike.

Horse Show-Free entrance at Shaqab

AL SHAQAB hosting the 7th Qatar International Arabian Peninsula Horse Show-Free entrance
10th Feb (1:30 PM- 9PM)
11th Feb (10:30-8:30PM) pic.twitter.com/H2BVfxS5PA

— Al Shaqab (@AlShaqab) February 10, 2017

Education USA Fair 2017 - at the Sheraton in Doha

#EducationUSAFair2017 in #Qatar= no registration required-free entrance for all. Come visit us & meet admissions officers @EducationUSAQat pic.twitter.com/Q7PMvNAfMR

— U.S. Embassy Qatar (@USEmbassyQatar) February 9, 2017

 When : February 21  , from 6   to 9 

Auckland Poster

Auckland Poster
by NativeSon01

Doha Auckland - the world longest non-stop flights

Touchdown Auckland! New Zealand presented us with a spectacular morning as we landed there for the very first time. #AucklandTogether pic.twitter.com/BlZYui7767

— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) February 6, 2017

17 hours and 30 minutes - new world record

 Boeing 777 

14,535 kilometers

 10 time zones

 4 pilots

 Completed !


 now the Emirates airline Dubai - Auckland is only the second longest


other airlines also plan similar long flights

 as for me I hope  flights will be shorter and shorter   -  being closed for so long is not attractive at all to me

LET IT SNOW ! T-Shirt

LET IT SNOW ! T-Shirt

by almawad

Snowing in some parts of the UAE

#JebelJais covered in 10cm of #snow as temperatures reach -2.2 degree Celsius in the #UAE's tallest mountain today.
📷: @ahmad_albedwawi pic.twitter.com/MOGZMwmt30

— Visit Ras Al Khaimah (@RAKTourism) February 3, 2017

A day of generosity at IDAM - 8th of March 2017

Qatar National Sports Day - 2017

On #QNSD come and showcase your skills in front of everyone at #Katara’s Esplanade!https://t.co/c47ohLy11I pic.twitter.com/EFQVmPnJ0l

— كتارا | Katara (@kataraqatar) February 5, 2017

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انضم إلينا في اليوم الرياضي للدولة
Join us on National Sport Day

14/2/2017 https://t.co/OtkwwU8bAx
#NSDAspire #QNSD #Qatar pic.twitter.com/oSpEzVc7cQ

— Aspire Zone (@aspirezone) February 5, 2017

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German Film Week in Qatar to 10 February

Our German Film Week brings you one of the most acclaimed German films of all time: Fitzcarraldo! https://t.co/aduvarfzLn#Qatar pic.twitter.com/yBaMYGc0Yv

— Doha Film Institute (@DohaFilm) February 4, 2017

 In celebration of the Qatar Germany Year of Culture 2017, the Doha Film Institute, the Goethe-Institut Gulf Region, and Qatar Museums are proud to present German Film Week, a curated series of eight Classic and Contemporary German Films Film critic Claus Löser will be on hand to present the films in the programme.

It is really cold today in Qatar

Good morning.
Mainly cold weather across the country with fresh to strong Northwesterly winds. Current temperature in #Doha 10°C. #Qatar pic.twitter.com/y4cRbBxlKB

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) February 3, 2017

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❗️According to the latest marine observations wind speed reached 45 kt and wave height 10-14ft, please avoid all maritime activities

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) February 3, 2017