Saturday, June 02, 2018

Hot weather slight sea in Qatar




Friday, June 01, 2018

The world's longest flight routes:


Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Lusail Tram - progressing work


Skin Cancer - Learn how to detect melanoma




Horse Greetings Poster

Garangao family night at Al Shaqab


Maher Zain - Ramadan - Mennel Ibtissem



LYRICS - ARABIC , ENGLISH

Garangao traditional celebration - Mirqab Mall

Monday, May 28, 2018

Garangao Night at the Mall of Qatar

Garangaoh Night at Hyatt Plaza

MIA Park Ramadan Bazaar to 5 June

Katara Garangao 14th of Ramadan


 where ;  At Katara Corniche, gate: 13, opposite Sukar Basha restaurant

WHEN 30 May 2018, from 9 pm to 11 pm.

EZDAN MALL - Garangao


NO SMOKING in closed public places - HOTLINE


Buy cheap plants and saplings at the Public Nursery Park , Doha

This is good news for  those loves gardening . The only problem is their  opening hours .One has take a day off  to be able to go .

Sunday, May 27, 2018

1500 meal boxes for Iftar - Numbers in Qatar



 Everyone is welcome to come and have iftar❗
Location :  Education City , Mosque
Time ; sunset

Earthquake M3.7 WESTERN IRAN 27 May





Hero saves a 4 year old boy in Paris

 The hero turned out to be an illegal immigrant from Mali . He is Muslim .  He was extremely brave and strong . God bless him for this act . 




Saturday, May 26, 2018

Al Udeid military base - Qatar


11,000,000 US service members work in Qatar.Information from the Government Communications Office of Qatar. I've never read numbers about this subject before.That's interesting. They are not often seen. I only have a guess that some of them are in the army. As someone who grew up in the service, I think I'm right.

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Ramadan Cards - Iftar dinner invitations

Ancient rug motifs in greenish blue  - Iftar Card




In case you are hosting an Iftar dinner you can buy this custom invitation design BY ME .







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Or you can choose from other talented designer's work .There are hundreds of them nowadays at Zazzle .








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Monday, May 21, 2018

Qatar Ramadan Chess Championship 2018


Sunday, May 20, 2018

50% off at Qpost parcel sending fees


Friday, May 18, 2018

Affordable Iftar in Qatar 2018 - popular restaurants

Apple Bees  Iftar

  Unlimited  salads , soups , appetizers + one selected entree  - all  for QR 99 - main course not included

reservation :44427753



CALIFORNIA TORTILLA IFTAR MENU



Ramadan at PAUL

set menu for 89 Q

SEE MORE 



EGGSPECTATION

Iftar Set Menu for 99QAR per person



Nandos Qatar




Chili’s





Monoprix Qatar



Mezzatto Restaurant ,Dana Club



PAPA JOHNS -ALL YOU CAN EAT FOR



PONDEROSA DOHA



Affordable Iftar Buffet in Qatar 2018

Qgrab offers ;

You can find a lots of deals there . You have to buy vouchers .Then print them - then you show it at the restaurant . Some examples ;

 Huda Restaurant, Hotel Park

 Iftar Buffet – Child QR35


Iftar Buffet – Adult QR70





Moroccan Iftar & Suhoor at Ramada Encore Hotel

 Iftar Buffet – Child QR39


 Iftar Buffet – Adult QRQR79




Iftar & Suhoor Buffet at DoubleTree by Hilton, Doha



 Iftar Buffet – Child QR45


 Iftar Buffet – Adult QR90





Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Fasting hours in Iceland and around the world


Take an art course during Ramadan at VCUQ






Chain Making, Figurative Sketching ,Fashion Design Workshop , ,Ramadan Photo walk ,Henna Designing ,Arabic Calligraphy Kufic ,Interior Design: Ramadan Nights ,Sci-Fi and Fantasy World Building - those short courses are all available during Ramadan for anyone.

learn more

Thursday, May 03, 2018

female football players in Jordan


Metro train dynamic testing


Small Fire at Qatar University yesterday


Wednesday, May 02, 2018

KATARA BEACH IS FREE


GREAT NEWS  for the beach lovers . Katara beach  is one of the best beaches in Qatar . It will be free from tomorrow .You can enter  and swim    from 9.30am to sunset - after sunset no swimming allowed . It is a great place for kids - it is a sandy beach with playground .

Water sport rides  and the inflatables  are not free .

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Empire State Bldg in red, white and orange lights


10 million out-of-school children around the world










Monday, April 23, 2018

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

KidzMondo one-year partner anniversary party


 KidzMondo is a wonderful place - according to my child - but it is way to expensive .
It teaches children about real life jobs . It is extremely useful .  I wish they had promotions  .



clear weather in Qatar - strong winds - marine warnings

marine warnings ⚠⚠⚠  are in effect until Friday morning as wave height ranges between 6 to 10Ft according to latest observations


Water background magnetic business card

Magnetic Business cards with water in the pool background . Sold in sets of 25. Easily customize it now with your own personal or professional details .Front design only !

Monday, April 09, 2018

The Flying Georgians - every day Shows at Mall of Qatar

ALLEGRIA CIRCUS - Spring Festival 2018 - Hotel Park

 When : 11 April till 11 May 2018
 What Time :  weekends  2 shows at 5pm , 7 pm
   
                weekdays  1 show  at 5 pm ,
                no show  Mondays

  Only the first 10 days (During Spring Festival), there will be 2 shows on daily basis 17:00 and 19:00 and no day off.

  Where : Hotel Park -  near Sheraton Hotel
  Tickets : QR 60-80-120



  What to expect : Italian Circus , 820 seats ,Family show for All Ages ,2 hours live show with 1 break
 Clowns, Ball Jugglers, Magicians, Aerial Acts Professionals, Unicycles, Ponies, Motorcycling Shows, Extreme Acts, etc..popcorn, sweet corn, cotton candy, chocolate fountain, crepe, chips, nachos, water, soft drinks, juices, small cold snacks, etc...

more info 



Arab women in sport - exhibition at UN HQ


Saturday, April 07, 2018

Emir of Qatar in Miami , Florida


Greek Easter Sunday at Mykonos restaurant - Intercontinental Doha


mira's summer magnet




Digital painting of a seven year old girl Mira . It features a farm in summer with an apple tree ,pond , duck ,green grass and birds flying in the sky .It was created by Pixia .

Friday, April 06, 2018

Baby Shop Drawing Competition - 2018

Drawing Competition Alert!

If your kid is a Picasso in disguise, or just loves to draw, then now’s the time to sign them up for our biggest drawing competition. The competition will take place on April 14th at Al Arabi Sports Club (Volleyball Court).
Hurry up and sign up here
http://bit.ly/bsexpressions for a chance to win many prizes and have buckets load of fun!


 This Competition is open to all children aged from 5-14 years as on 14th April 2018.
 Free participation 
  from 9 am ...

Buyers of Dreamliner 787


Autistic passengers at Qatar Airways


Numbers in the world - proven oil reserves per barrel


May Ziade - Arab feminist&writer in the early 20th century


Friday, March 30, 2018

Thick dust is expected - avoid any kind of sea activity






Thursday, March 29, 2018

Qatar Airways New Route - Thessaloniki


Aqua Park Opened for the 2018 season



Aqua Park opened silently last week for the 2018 season . They keep secret their prices . At least they do not give answer on their FB page for people who are asking about it .

No ladies only day now - but girls do not loose hope! Last year they brought back their ladies day in August and September !

 family day - saturday

all the other days are open to anyone

UPDATE

 In April ladies can enjoy two afternoons if they want to visit on ladies only days . Two Tuesdays from 2 to 10 pm




Tawar Mall Offical Opening


 The Grand Opening and  the celebration  started yesterday and it will go on during the week end .

 You can expect jazz , acrobats , living statues for this occasion from 6 30 pm to 9 30 .

 Besides it has   musical fountain , the Middle East's largest indoor bounce park , Spar supermarket ,an Old Souq  , shops and retailers - and many seems to be new in Qatar .


ADDRESS
Al Markhiya Street
P .O. BOX: 314
Qatar, Doha 


Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Easter brunches in Doha

Eggcellent Brunch
Hosted by Fraser Suites Doha

 Easter Fun Brunch at Fraser Suites Doha

Adult - QAR 135 
Kids - QAR 65 (6 - 12 years)

LET THE HUNT BEGIN!
1st April 2018, Sunday
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

BE EGGCITED KIDS!
Join our fun hunt and extra activities for kids at the Kids Zone area.





Easter with  friends and family at The Farmers Brunch.


hosted by  


international feast, live cooking stations and a full dessert station that includes your favorite classic Easter treats.

 indoor and alfresco dining as children will delight in activities such as egg decorating, egg hunting, face painting, a bouncy castle, farm games and much more!

QAR 349 per person, inclusive of signature mocktails, fresh juices and soft beverages.

QAR 110 per child from 5 to 12 years old

Children up to 4 years dine free.

For more information,  +974 4484 8512.




Easter Brunch at La Veranda
hosted by
Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention Hotel

SPECIAL SUNDAY BRUNCH 1ST APRIL IN CHOICES RESTAURANT

playful Easter kids’ zone


QR 250 per person including soft beverages

50% discount for kids aged 6-12 years, children below 6 dine for free

4485 3000 to book your table

Monday, March 26, 2018

Global Prosperity Index 2017 - Qatar 's Rankings




source

Qatar's best performance in a global chart is the health service . Ranks 13 out of 149 countries .

 Qatar needs improvement in two fields :  1 . education -  it ranks  96  2 .personal freedom it ranks 101

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 What about other Gulf countries ?

UAE  's  health  care ranks 25 out of 149  , Kuwait 33 , Oman  29 , Saud Arabia 34 , Bahrain  28 .

Education ranks :  UAE  65     , Bahrain 61 , Kuwait 94 ,  Saudi Arabia 64 , Oman 79 .

Personal freedom : UAE  118   , Bahrain 127 ,  Kuwait 109 , Saudi Arabia 135 ,  Oman 104 




Yemen can't wait - Oxfam


Thursday, March 22, 2018

Hamad International Airport ranked 5th among Best Ones


   It is also the best airport of the middle east ! 





Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Aspire 2nd Lake Festival






Where : Aspire Lake

When : Friday 23 - Saturday 24 March, show time: 8:00 pm

What to expect : poetic and dazzling show about a young Arab man searching the world for a rear pearl that gives him peace and happiness , fireworks ,


Directed by Christophe Berthonneau

Tickets from 10 QR - at Virgin Megastore

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 Review  -  so I did not manage to buy tickets -simply the online ticket shop did not work for us .

 I read that it was wonderful show . However some big mistakes were made as many people with tickets were not allowed to enter   . The guards told that the area was full . I wish that such shows came more often - with better organization !

Mommy baby fitness classes -today free

Monday, March 19, 2018

Jasser Haj Youssef concert at National Theatre


Sunday, March 18, 2018

Online Fish Market in Qatar



They deliver all over Qatar . They clean the fish you want . You can pay by cash / debit card /credit card .

I saw special offer as low as 7 qatari riyals /kilo . That was the catfish . Sounds really good !

Mother's Day Activities at Mirqab Mall - 16 -23 March




In many Arab countries Mother's Day is March 21 - Mirqab Mall organized activities , art and craft and more for this special day .

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Qatar International Food Festival 2018

some quick facts about this event :

 11 days of   celebration

  from March 15 to 26


  from 4 pm to 12 midnight on weekdays

  from 4 pm to 1 am  at weekends 🌛


  venue : Hotel Park  ( near Sheraton Hotel )

  what to expect ; star chefs  , cooking theaters ,cultural shows, music bands ♫  .mini zoo ,
  177 food stalls  and learn more about it here 










Sunday, March 11, 2018

Mother's Day Free Gym access at Anytime fitness Qatar - March 21

Metro Station of Doha Metro


Qatari Cinema at Qumra 18 film festival


Do not Bomb me again - it hurts

If only someone who in power saw this image !

Sunday, March 04, 2018

International Kite Festival - Aspire Zone - Qatar


Audrey Hepburn - UNICEF


Wednesday, February 28, 2018

New branch of Qatar Post at Al-Meera Center


Saturday, February 24, 2018

Rain in Qatar - drive safe


Thursday, February 22, 2018

Partly cloudy skies over the country - Qatar Weather


Joints stamps issued - by Doha and Qatar


Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Doha Jewelry & Watches exhibition 2018


 The annual jewelry exhibition opened  - you can visit the event  from the 21 -26 February .
Kids usually are not allowed  though I could not read anything about it this year .  You can find the exhibition behind the City Center Mall -  at the DECC building .

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Delivery of the world’s first Airbus A350-1000 to Qatar Airways


 What we need to know about this new plane :

 -   46 Business Class seats

-    281 extra-wide seats in economy  class

-  - the first Airbus aircraft to be fitted
with Qsuite business class seat

- the world’s most technologically advanced aircraft

-  fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce engines

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Sunday, February 18, 2018

Al Bidda Park - repoened after three years

When you run for ten seconds - Art Meme

Running around Qatar - Alone





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•Alone, A Run Around Qatar (#RunAroundQatar) is a challenge designed by Qatari Resident Pierre Daniel to show residents and nationals the power of the human spirit, raise awareness of the country’s natural beauty and promote healthy living.

The challenge will see Frenchman Pierre Daniel, a resident for over ten years, undertake the first athletic run to circumnavigate Qatar’s border covering over 439 kilometers on foot in no more than seven days. Additionally, during the challenge (on days three to five) Pierre will attempt to set a new official world record for the fastest run North to South in Qatar.

Thursday, February 15, 2018

simple weather symbols T-Shirt




Style: Girls' Hanes TAGLESS® T-Shirt
Wait 'till you get this tagless tee on your kiddo. It'll take his everyday style to a whole new level !

Three days with unusual hot weather expected


MSC Splendida anchored at Doha Port


Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Emir of Qatar riding a bike in Doha

It was National Sports Day celebration yesterday . It looks that the emir of Qatar enjoyed the day by getting on a bike . Cycling is not very common in Qatar . It is considered 1 . hobby for teens , children 2 . the poor Indian's mean of transport . I was very much shocked when I saw this - I come from a country where cycling is so much popular for all !

I am happy to see that the Emir is trying to change the views about cycling ! Hope it means more cycling paths will be built in Qatar !


Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Cafe Concerto - at Mirqab Mall Courtyard -review




This is a fantastic place because its location is unique in Doha . Right as you enter the main courtyard of the Mirqab Mall you will find the musical fountain projecting high jets of water - sometimes at fancy heart shapes . With the sun getting through the glass ceiling . Uplifting view and the best place from where you can enjoy it is the cafe Concerto .

We had only a mille-feuille - it was nice . They have got a lots of items on the menu that I wish to try .The variety of breakfasts is really impressive : scrambles , English , Continental , Vegetarian , pancakes , waffles and croques but what really impresses me is their afternoon tea . For 88 qr one gets sandwiches , scones , pastry , cakes and one kind of tea from their world selection . It is available all day and it looks very chic .

This is a UK based cafe ...offering international dishes - mainly Italian and French ones .It is expensive . For great occasions - Valentine - it is an excellent choice .


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