Monogram Aqua Blue Agate rock Gem Stone Pattern Paperweight

Monogram Aqua Blue Agate rock Gem Stone Pattern Paperweight

by KateLCards

Qatar Weather - marine warning for northern areas

Good Morning.
Hot and relatively humid weather with a chance of some local clouds at noon. We'd like to point out that there's a marine warning today for northern areas where wave height expected to reach 7 Ft. #Qatar pic.twitter.com/NfAPo2ucz8

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) September 25, 2018

Sleep Apnea - treatments in Qatar

Sleep Apnea is a serious sleeping disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breathing while you sleep. Symptoms include snoring loudly or even feeling tired after a full night's sleep.
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.#AsterDMHQatar #Qatar #Doha pic.twitter.com/sn1oxflESS

— Aster DMH Qatar (@asterdmhqatar) August 9, 2018

Mosque Silhouette at Night - Wall Clock

Mosque Silhouette at Night - Wall Clock

by SorayaShanCollection

Forgotten piece of gauze inside the Qatari patient cost the surgeon QR1MN

It happened in Qatar during a stomach banding operation . The patient has suffered a  lot due to the forgotten piece of gauze in her body . She had been suffering a  lot being treated for half year abroad .
The Civilian Court  has ordered  the hospital  to pay  QR1MN as compensation . That is around   USD 274,650.00 .

 The name of the surgeon and the hospital  was not  mentioned in the short article  of Gulf Times  .

Paint the town at Rayyan Hotel - September 27

It's time to try something new! Explore your artistic side at #PaintTheTown: #TakeMeToTropics! Enjoy a delicious buffet and a creative experience. Take home a masterpiece entirely made by you!

Book your tickets NOW on #Qtickets! https://t.co/xlQ9T1euNt pic.twitter.com/uWoZ9xNIqX

— Q-Tickets (@QticketsLIVE) September 20, 2018

Location: Al Rayyan Hotel -near the Mall of Qatar


 Date : Sep 27 2018

 Time: 7:00PM - 10:00PM


QR 250 is inclusive of select soft drinks, canapes and all the supplies you need to complete this work of art

Qatar Airways Annual Results - the toughest year

#QatarAirways’ annual results demonstrate the airline’s determination and commitment to growth in its toughest year in two decades. pic.twitter.com/a8X9Co7OB4

— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) September 18, 2018

Dates production in the World

Dates production, 2016. (tonnes)

Egypt: 1,694,813
Iran: 1,065,704
Algeria: 1,029,596
Saudi: 964,536
UAE: 671,891
Iraq: 615,211
Pakistan: 494,601
Sudan: 439,120
Oman: 348,642
Tunisia: 241,000

(UN FAO) pic.twitter.com/U2EJZuXGrZ

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) September 18, 2018

Popular Music from Movies At the Qatar National Library

Hosszu had a lot of fun racing in Doha

Katinka had a lot of fun racing here in Doha, as always!  Sha says  thanks for the fans who came out to support!
800 free 8:34 1st
200 back 2:11 1st
50 breast 32,8 3rd
200 IM 2:11,5 1st
4*100 mixed medley relay 3rd #ironlady #hwapo #ironswim

Al Shaqab - life of a filly

"After practice, I would have to go back to my stable and take a nap 😴."#AlShaqab filly ( Breeding & Show stable )
"بعد التدريب ،أحب أن أعود إلى إسطبلي للقيلولة" مهرة الشقب😴
.(من إسطبلات الجمال والإنتاج) pic.twitter.com/OCWWrmDbub

— Al Shaqab (@AlShaqab) September 15, 2018

Roaring Lion's win in Ireland - Qatar Racing

David Redvers of Qatar Racing was very moved by Roaring Lion's win

"It was the best thing I've seen at a racecourse" pic.twitter.com/yWOnMAe506

— RTÉ Racing (@RTEracing) September 15, 2018

Qatar Bollywood Festival 7 -10 November

Qatar Bollywood Festival represents a mesmerizing period of 4 days to discover the rich culture and be entertained. We have created a program that will cover 4 days of arts, culture, movies, food and entertainment.#BollywoodFestival #hotelparkdoha#Bollywood#Doha#Qatar pic.twitter.com/LrKcgnBKQ9

— Hotel Park Doha (@hotelparkdoha) September 13, 2018

Oqba Bin Nafie Station completed - Qatar Metro Project

Interior architectural fit-out works along the entrance shelters, pedestrian subways, station concourse and platform public areas at Oqba Bin Nafie Station are completed.#QatarRail pic.twitter.com/2b1gEP8bTu

— Qatar Rail (@qrc_official) September 12, 2018

Coffee farmers of Rwanda - never tasted their products

I went to #Rwanda, where I met coffee farmers who produce some of the world's best coffee.

Some of them have never tasted their own producthttps://t.co/n9xkKhr1Kt via @AJEnglish

— Azad Essa (@azadessa) September 11, 2018

In the Middle” Show at Katara

#Katara Drama Theater, Building 16, will host
“In the Middle” Show
In cooperation with the Embassy of #France & French Institute in #Qatarhttps://t.co/CkRSEGAN6d
For more Inquiry Tel: 182 pic.twitter.com/PTxljsi5Ix

— كتارا | Katara (@kataraqatar) September 12, 2018

Hijri year 1440

أطيب التمنيات من #قافكو بمناسبة السنة الهجرية الجديدة. كل عام وأنتم بخير #QAFCO extends its warm wishes for the Hijri year 1440. Have a blessed year. pic.twitter.com/khCkQStLxg

— QAFCO (@Qafcopr) September 11, 2018

more than 1000 international students at QF

This week marks the start of the journey of over 1000 students from across the world as they join the Qatar Foundation family. Congratulations to the Classes of @TAMUQ, @NUQatar, @HBKU, @CarnegieMellonQ, @VCUQatar, @WCMQatar, and @GUQatar, and welcome to QF! #QFcommunity pic.twitter.com/PrH4iip2b3

— Qatar Foundation (@QF) September 4, 2018

Younès Rahmoun exhibition at VCUarts Qatar

Save the date!

“Little Worlds, Complex Structures” - a solo exhibition by renowned Moroccan artist Younès Rahmoun will take place at the Gallery at VCUarts Qatar from Sept 20 to Oct 20.

Find out more at https://t.co/JbJN4OsSWT pic.twitter.com/UhDpkrqGAp

— VCUarts Qatar (@VCUQatar) September 5, 2018

One Day in My World - Mohammed 13 - from Aden

One Day in My World: Mohammed is a 13-year-old boy living in #Aden #Yemen: “Behind me are the ruins of my house, that was totally shattered by an airstrike in 2015. I am now living with relatives, moving from house to house.” Peace #ForEveryChild #PeaceForYemenChildren pic.twitter.com/y3RYX9Hyw4

— UNICEF Yemen (@UNICEF_Yemen) September 8, 2018

Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp - September 14 - Katara Opera House

The @QatarPO will be hosting another concert featuring the work of one of the greatest musical composers in history. Mozart's Concerto for Flute and Harp concert will take place this Friday. Learn more here: https://t.co/KHtmTtYoig #QFcommunity pic.twitter.com/cLPWUvL067

— Qatar Foundation (@QF) September 11, 2018

Qatar - visa open country

Ready for your next passport stamp? Qatar is now amongst the 10 most visa open countries in the WORLD and is ranked #1 in the Middle East!

Read about how #Qatar jumped from the 177th to the 8th most visa open country since 2014! 👉 https://t.co/V1HWW5tJeQ pic.twitter.com/spvbyon5oa

— World Tourism Organization (@UNWTO) September 3, 2018

THE TORCH DOHA - pool ladies days

We love pool ladies day!
Every Sunday, Monday & Tuesday from 9am to 1pm! @asayelb.a loves it too!
Thank you for the photo!#thetorchdoha #swimmingpool #luxuryhotel #qatarlife #skyhigh #Iloveqatar #seemydoha #luxurytravel pic.twitter.com/jlQvkeUNUH

— THE TORCH DOHA (@TheTorchDoha) September 3, 2018

Wakrah Ladies - Fitness Competition - Anytime Fitness

You can win fitness membership at the Anytime Fitness , Wakrah branch ! 💪😊

Free fitness classes at the Pearl

Try our Pilates, Muay Thai and Rapid Fire this coming Saturday 8th September at Dynamik QA for FREE!

Call 50403234 or email: info@evolvemindbodysoul.com to book!#Evolve #TeamEvolve #FItness #Doha #Qatar pic.twitter.com/QyJc0TToR2

— EvolveQatar (@EvolveQatar) September 6, 2018

It is still hot&humid in Doha

The weather is hot and relatively humid by the day as a result of the the easterly wind and humid by night, and the wave height ranges between 2-4 feet, the maximum temperature expected in #Doha 38 °C pic.twitter.com/ccQMmCer21

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) September 6, 2018

Ala'a - 12 - about PEACE

"It means on TV, I watch cartoons, instead of watching people die."

We asked Ala'a, 12, what peace means to her. Her hope will inspire you. @unicef_yemen#ChildrenUnderAttack pic.twitter.com/xBEMDgZklC

— UNICEF (@UNICEF) September 5, 2018

Emir of Qatar visits Germany

During the Forum, HH the Amir said: “My people and I still remember with great appreciation and respect the moral action shown by the Federal Republic of #Germany in rejecting the ongoing illegal measures imposed last year on the State of #Qatar by some of its neighbors.” pic.twitter.com/x4Wu4Im5GU

— مكتب الاتصال الحكومي (@GCOQatar) September 7, 2018

This Friday, HH the Amir will lead Qatar’s delegation at the Qatar-Germany Business & Investment Forum in Berlin. The Forum will see government officials & business leaders from Qatar & Germany meet to advance our economic partnerships. #QatarGermanyForumhttps://t.co/1PGcujblkq pic.twitter.com/BBjb6elmAz

— مكتب الاتصال الحكومي (@GCOQatar) September 4, 2018

Amb. Hans: A great start of a successful visit! Honored to welcome HH Amir Shk Tamim to Berlin for talks w/ President Steinmeier, Chancellor Merkel & FM Maas on the occasion of the Qatar🇶🇦Germany🇩🇪Economic Conference @MofaQatar_EN @MBA_AlThani_ #Doha @iloveqatar @QNAEnglish pic.twitter.com/2X6FlHTmjo

— German Embassy Doha (@GermanyinQatar) September 5, 2018

Amb. Hans: HE Minister of Energy Dr Al Sada visiting Siemens state of the art Gas Turbine Plant @Berlin as part of the official program. Germany is Qatar’s strategic partner in the field of power generation&distribution! @MofaQatar_EN @QNAEnglish #Doha @meiqatar @Siemens_Energy pic.twitter.com/GdhBCkgh0g

— German Embassy Doha (@GermanyinQatar) September 6, 2018

Permanent residence card holders - new Emiri law in Qatar

#Qatar has spared no effort to bring prosperity to all who live in Qatar. Permanent residence card holders will enjoy several benefits such as investing, access to free state healthcare and education, including other privileges. pic.twitter.com/9HEntY6qvt

— مكتب الاتصال الحكومي (@GCOQatar) September 5, 2018

Amir issued today the Law No. 10 of 2018 on permanent residency



get all the details here



main points

- If a candidate is born outside Qatar, he/she should have completed 20 years of stay in the country on a legal ordinary residency permit

- For those who were born in Qatar, this period has been limited to 10 years

- The Permanent Residency grant will not exceed 100 persons per year

Emirates flight quarantined in New York

Emirates flight quarantined in New York after at least 19 passengers fall ill https://t.co/uo3f7VzJWj pic.twitter.com/kdl5FxOPSY

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) September 5, 2018

About 100 people complained of feeling sick
Ten people were taken to hospitals
nine declined treatment

locate your address - advice from MOI Qatar

Good morning #Qatar. A warm welcome to all.
Do you know that you can locate your address exploring https://t.co/FAziab89Qf? Identifying your zone no, street no and building no. will help authorities in reaching you quickly in case emergencies.
Have a nice day. #MoIQatar pic.twitter.com/8olb843H2S

— Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) September 3, 2018

Gift Ideas with Qatari theme

Palm trees are reflected in the water surface of a pond in Doha ,Qatar ,Al Bida park .Middle Eastern landscape radiating peace and harmony .Original photo by Alma Wad around 2007 . This park does not exit anymore due to some construction and new ,bigger park projects .You can customize this item with your own words .


Park in the Middle East Paperweight

by almawad

Dhows in Doha port - painting
 - blue sky with some white clouds/sea and the modern city with its tower buildings far in the distance . Traditional and modern values in Qatar . It is an exciting topic that is featured often in Alma Wad's urban art . This digital painting is a piece of original art printed on this glass paperweight


Dhows in Doha port - painting Paperweight

by almawad

Torch Tower in Doha Paperweight

by almawad

Aspire Tower or Torch Tower in a beautiful spring like day in December in Doha , Qatar .It was built as a focal point for 2006 Asian games .It has 51 floors and it is 300 metres tall . .It was designed by Hadi Simaan .Original photo by Alma Wad applied on a glass paperweight .

all the items above  are produced in Medford , NY , US  and can be ordered through Zazzle - a print on demand company  - just click on the links - you can add text /monograms /logo

Learn Arabic Calligraphy

where : Atelier -
Villa No.57
Bin Omran, next to Ministry of Interior Office
Near Al Ahli Hospital
Doha – Qatar

when :  Sept 11 2018 – 29 Sept 2018

age group  from 13 years and above 

 Fee : Arabic Calligraphy – 6 Sessions
  QR400 

 This is a special offer published in Qgrabs in August 2018 

FINA Swimming World Cup in Doha -Sept . 13-15

The second round of #FINASwimmingWorldCup2018 will be held in Doha from September 13-15. This year proves to be a must-see event with more than 44 countries and 320 swimmers having registered!

Book your tickets NOW on #Qtickets! https://t.co/PVmxivZBfG pic.twitter.com/ifJRIrntCQ

— Q-Tickets (@QticketsLIVE) August 25, 2018

TWO DAYS GYMNASTICS AT SUMMER ENT . CITY

Want to try out gymnastics tricks, face painting and take awesome photos? Join us with your kids at @SummerEntCity on 28 & 29 Aug as we bring #gymnastics to you ahead of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships #Doha2018! Activities start from 7-10pm! #Dohagym2018 #Gogymtastic pic.twitter.com/glpcmAwzBH

— DohaGym2018 (@DohaGym2018) August 26, 2018

Biggest foreign-born communities in the EU

Morocco: 2.3
Turkey: 2.08
Russia: 1.8
Algeria: 1.5
Ukraine: 1.1
India: 1.06
Bosnia: 0.95
Albania: 0.9
Kazakhistan: 0.87
China: 0.82
Pakistan: 0.74
US: 0.58 
million people
(Eurostat)

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) August 26, 2018

Asian Games Gold for Qatar - Abdalelah Hassan wins 400m

I love the track! Abdalelah Hassan wins #Qatar the FIRST #AsianGames gold in 400m pic.twitter.com/eW8XGjWusw

— Xinhua Sports (@XHSports) August 26, 2018

Average annual GDP growth, past ten years in the Middle East

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Qatar: 9.1%
Turkey: 4.8%
Egypt: 4.2%
Israel: 3.7%
Saudi Arabia: 3.5%
UAE: 2.8%
Iran: 2.4%

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) August 26, 2018

Share of global oil production, 2016

Share of global oil production, 2016.

US: 13.4%
Saudi: 13.4%
Russia: 12.2%
Iran: 5%
Iraq: 4.8%
Canada: 4.8%
UAE: 4.4%
China: 4.3%
Kuwait: 3.4%
Brazil: 2.8%
Mexico: 2.7%
Venezuela: 2.6%
Nigeria: 2.2%
Norway: 2.2%
Qatar: 2.1%

(BP)

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) August 26, 2018

Ghenwa Yehia - award winning writer

For Ghenwa Yehia, the dream of writing a debut book was inspired by a universal feeling: how does one define ‘home’? Check out the latest story in this week’s Medium blog, where we ask about the inspirations behind her award-winning book https://t.co/L4QEFbBSSM #HBKU #QFcommunity pic.twitter.com/VwNUDC4rfT

— Qatar Foundation (@QF) August 18, 2018

The Garage Gallery exhibition

The Garage Gallery is now open for longer! Plan your visit to our current exhibition, Dual Inspiration #AIRIII
17 July – 1 Oct, 2018

Exhibition Timings:
Sun - Thurs: 9am-9pm
Fridays: 1pm-9pm

Closed on the first day of Eidhttps://t.co/Pri39a2SPf pic.twitter.com/jD8ptTOKAq

— Doha Fire Station (@DohaFireStation) August 19, 2018

birds in Qatar

#Didyouknow that one of the most common birds in Qatar is called Chiffchaff? #Qatar #Qatar_Nature #Birds pic.twitter.com/eoI16pCnSY

— Qatar e-Nature (@Qatar_eNature) August 19, 2018

World's best airlines, 2018

World's best airlines, 2018.

1. Singapore Airlines
2. Qatar Airways
3. ANA All Nippon Airways
4. Emirates
5. EVA Air
6. Cathay Pacific
7. Lufthansa
8. Hainan Airlines
9. Garuda Indonesia
10. Thai Airways

(Skytrax) pic.twitter.com/UJQBF0bJNx

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) July 18, 2018

World Cup Mantle handed over to Qatar

HH The Emir received the #FIFAWorldCup2022 host's mantle from HE the Russian president! #seeyouin2022 #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/7PwBaKZiR0

— Team Qatar (@qatar_olympic) July 15, 2018

2022 World Cup will be held from November 21st - December 18th.

FIFA have announced the 2022 World Cup will be held from November 21st - December 18th.

Qatar Football Stadiums 😳🔥 pic.twitter.com/WSYPzzSUxQ

— 8Fact Football WC 🏆 (@8Fact_Footballl) July 14, 2018

5.5 earthquake in the Gulf of Aden

According to @emcsquoman a 5.5 earthquake in the Gulf of Aden, was recorded at 05:57 a.m. Oman time. pic.twitter.com/Ew0Y8H2Tp7

— Oman Observer (@OmanObserver) July 15, 2018

Lagoona Mall Fan Zone - 2018 World Cup Final

Which national team are you cheering for at the #WorldCup final? 🇫🇷 🇭🇷
Don’t forget to join us tomorrow at #LagoonaMall’s fan zone and support you team by face painting it’s flag.#51East #JouéClubQatar pic.twitter.com/YcmkLE3tdZ

— JouéClub Qatar (@JoueClubQatar) July 14, 2018

People in Qatar - Mariam Farid

Congratulations to #TeamQatar athlete Mariam Farid getting the silver medal 🥈 in triple jump competitions in the Athletics championship for West Asia, Jordan 2018.
#yallaqatar #qatar #qatarinstagram @qatarathletics @QatarWomenSport pic.twitter.com/owrxB8IwCq

— Team Qatar (@qatar_olympic) July 11, 2018

People in Qatar - Haroon Yasin

Mr Haroon Yasin from 🇵🇰 #Pakistan currently studying in Georgetown University in Qatar was awarded the Young leaders award from #QueenElizabethII in Buckingham palace. pic.twitter.com/BZBD48azez

— خالد - پی ڈی سی (@KhalidPDC) July 12, 2018

The heart of the Metro of Doha

The heart of the Metro – this photo shows the main control and command center for the entire Doha Metro. Once fully operational, the screens will display train and passenger movement throughout the network.#QatarRail pic.twitter.com/7t4XOlJsDe

— Qatar Rail (@qrc_official) July 12, 2018

local dates festival -2018 Doha

Under the patronage of His Excellency Minister of #MME ,the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, represented by the Agricultural Sector and in cooperation with the #SouqWaqif organizes the 3rd #LocalDatesFestival from 19 July to 4 August 2018. #Qatar https://t.co/bOoaDJTmRL pic.twitter.com/W5x016oZrq

— Baladiya (@Baladiya1) July 9, 2018

Windy weather in Qatar - be careful

‼Northerly strong wind is observed in most areas with visibility dropping below 1km in some areas due to blowing dust. Windy conditions expected to continue during daytime and weaken at night, please be careful. #Qatar pic.twitter.com/MfcswYu45R

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) July 9, 2018

علوم الجو في مختلف أنحاء الدولة تُطلعنا عليها
أ/ أمينة الملا-متنبئ جوي-إدارة الأرصاد الجوية
عبر اتصال هاتفي ضمن #برنامج_الصباح_رباح
على #قناة_الريان#قطر pic.twitter.com/AkGCKcExiV

— قناة الريان الفضائية (@AlrayyanTV) July 9, 2018

unique caricature décor from MIA gift shop

Add some caricature cheer to your décor! Designed and made exclusively for Qatar Museums by the QM design team. Shop @MIAQatar’s gift shop and IN-Q store @HIAQatarhttps://t.co/EskRgvJN1x pic.twitter.com/3gjsurYJ54

— MuseumofIslamicArt (@MIAQatar) July 8, 2018

Qatar and France - bilateral relations

Qatar and France have a long history of bilateral relations. Here is a summary of this important relationship. #Qatar #France #QatarFrance pic.twitter.com/UYs9V8JMGQ

— مكتب الاتصال الحكومي (@GCOQatar) July 5, 2018

the city of cats - Istanbul - Nas daily video

Interesting video about the stray cats of Istanbul that are treated so well in this city . It makes me more curious about this city that I never visited though stayed in the airport transit several times . I love cats .

Northwestern Qatar 's summer camp for high-school students

More than 75 high-school students are spending their summer learning all things media at NU-Q! Participants in the program are exploring filmmaking, news broadcast, reporting, and editing. #DiscoverNUQ pic.twitter.com/pUXmyWiRv1

— Northwestern Qatar (@Qatar) July 4, 2018

STEM Summer Camp for high-school students

Any plans for this summer? Are you interested in #STEM? Why not join our STEM Summer Camp “STEM CampUS”? For more information or to register: https://t.co/gj6oflndi9 pic.twitter.com/icSpJtH5X1

— Shell_Qatar (@Shell_Qatar) July 4, 2018

Cheb Khaled - Aicha

Cheb Khalid concert - my impressions - ABHA arena - 2018 Doha

I  was the lucky one ☘ to escort  a younger family member to this concert  . It took place at the ABHA  arena . I knew it was free  and no tickets were issued . It made me 😥skeptical  about our chances of getting in . I am very weak when it is about pushing , skipping the line etc .

I was pleasantly surprised that everything went smoothly without the above mentioned practice .
We just walked in with five minutes standing in the lines .

Inside we found  restaurants , cafes ,play zones for children of different ages . Some seats and more places to stand .
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 Cheb Khaled is an Arab singer who sings also in  mixed languages  - French  - Arabic mostly . I am not an expert of the Arab pop music .However I share here my impressions .

The concert started with some  instrumental music . It was some pleasant North African traditional melody - it filled my heart with joy and totally enchanted me . It took me far far away in the time and space . Five minutes later the singer entered the scene as well .
The crowd greeted him with  great ovation . Hundreds of mobile phones were switched in to catch the moment .
I was disappointed . The singer  not only looked tired  but he sounded so .

 But the crowd - mostly expat Arabs - was very enthusiastic .  At least they understand the lyrics - I thought . I heard about the Arab music that many times it is just a background for some poetry or ballads .

 The singer got better and better as singing . His voice came back . After the break he was truly himself . Some music sounded like traditional village wedding music  others were slow and melancholic pieces .
 Cheb Khalid was wonderful performer at one of these sad songs I was nearly crying though I could not really understand his words . If someone tells me before that such things is possible I would not believe it .

The end of the concert was close and a lots of fans went closer to the stage . Many of them. holding  the flags of their countries - North African countries  - I guess . The singer took the flags and wrapped them around himself - representing the dream of many of his fans  - the unity of the Arabs .



The atmosphere became really hot  at Aisha and C'est la vie . These are the most famous hits .
Nobody was sitting anymore went  close to the stage  - they were cheering and dancing mildly .
When the lights went back and the crowd asked for some more music -Cheb Khalid  answered them  with an  apologetic smile  and he limped out of the stage . I liked that the people understood it  and let him go . Cheb means "young man " . But he is nearly sixty  and  standing  so long  must be tiring  .
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 going out should have been made  easier - though the building has many exits -  we were allowed to use only one .... I really disliked that

as we got out we saw one kilometer long line of men waiting for entry ... I was shocked to see that  fan zone -soccer on huge screen - attracts so many here ...but this is another story

I feel it is important to notice  that all the staff of the arena was  extremely  nice with the audience - as we were clients  of a five star hotel ... we were not ... the ones who got money spent the time in suites provided by the W hotel at the top seats area .

New piece of art at HIA QATAR

#COSMOS by #JeanMichelOthoniel at @HIAQatar. #Othoniel drew his inspiration for COSMOS from an artefact found in the collection of the #IMPei designed @MIAQatar in #Doha – the oldest Islamic astrolabe in the world. pic.twitter.com/804Xyo9FEg

— Al Mayassa Al Thani (@almayassahamad) July 1, 2018

A ROSE , COSMOS ,OUR LIFE  -  just some thoughts about this installation ...

Sparking and shining, the latest art installation is sure to captivate all passengers passing through HIA.
Cosmos, by Jean-Michel Othoniel, is a globe echoing the trajectories of the travellers all around our planet.
Tag us in your photos of this stunning display! pic.twitter.com/NiGthBFhnV

— Hamad Int'l Airport (@HIAQatar) July 2, 2018

QALHAT - THE CITY OF SECRETS - NEW PLACE AT THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST

#Qalhat the city of secrets and a window to #Oman’s history, has recently been listed on the #UNESCO #WorldHeritage List, making it the fifth Omani site listed on this global list.
📸 Ahmed Aljaabri#ExperienceOman #BeautyHasAnAddress pic.twitter.com/bdQZ28UhS5

— Experience Oman (@ExperienceOman) June 30, 2018

Smoking in cars with minors - QR 3000

Smoking in cars with minors is a punishable offence in Qatar. These offences can lead to a fine of up to QR 3000. To report a violation of the law, contact 50302001 or ghcc@moph.gov.qa. pic.twitter.com/Lz970sMbUO

— Hamad Medical Corp. (@HMC_Qatar) June 30, 2018

A World Champion Stallion - HARIRY AL SHAQAB

Photo of HARIRY AL SHAQAB
(Marwan Al Shaqab × White Silkk)
2010 Grey Colt
World Champion Stallion
Twice US National Champion
Twice Scottsdale Champion
Las Vegas Champion
Qatar National Champion
Scottsdale International Champion Stallion#hariry pic.twitter.com/oeVExSI33K

— Al Shaqab (@AlShaqab) June 30, 2018

World Cup knockout stage teams

Qualified for World Cup knockout stage:

- Uruguay
- Russia
- Spain
- Portugal
- France
- Croatia
- England
- Belgium

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) June 26, 2018

soccer lovers
by almawad

FOOTBALL PODCAST AT AJE SPORT

🎧: A new episode of @AJEnglish’s football podcast comes out tomorrow! Listen to the latest show and subscribe to @gameofourlives for twice-weekly episodes around the #WorldCup: https://t.co/ZzxVg9twGN pic.twitter.com/d9LEDXB5G7

— AJE Sport (@AJE_Sport) June 25, 2018

Summer Art and Design Program for kids at VCUQ

Learn new skills and make new friends during the holidays with our Summer Art and Design Program.

Choose from a variety of classes for children and high school students of various age groups.

Classes start on July 1. Register now at https://t.co/xXkvGMHcol pic.twitter.com/fvPqu5JkD7

— VCUarts Qatar (@VCUQatar) June 26, 2018

Short Documentary workshop for teens at DFI

To make a documentary is to capture life. If you're between 13 and 17 years old, don't miss our new Short Documentary workshop on July 25. Apply before July 18 by emailing us at: youth@dohafilminstitute.com. #Qatar #Training pic.twitter.com/W5I7FcTi1O

— Doha Film Institute (@DohaFilm) June 19, 2018

Entrance to the Museum of Islamic Art - photo

Entrance to the Islamic Art Museum <3 #Qatar #museum pic.twitter.com/TMmOwsaIba

— Qatar Trend (@qatartrendnow) June 24, 2018

French cafes in Qatar

PAUL

raspberry tart - painting classic round sticker

by almawad

 I think this is the most popular one . Almost always full .It is a typical  boulangerie  with no one French employees or someone who has ever learned French . So if you did then try to forget it and go with the trend here  - French words pronounced the English way with heavy Tagalog accent .😅

I wrote a review about it before the Villaggio fire .
Since then a lots of of other PAUL cafe opened - the Mirqab Mall branch is the latest - I  think .

I loved their soups  served with their home made breads - however one of my tooth broke once when I bit their  baguette . These artisanal  breads got  their own danger .
I loved their salmon salads and the raspberry tart , their flans and macarons .Everything used to be so good there . But they changed their menu and cancelled their soups and salads .So I really do not know what to recommend .Omelettes , quiches , sandwiches fill their menu pages nowadays - which sounds boring to me .

Macaron close-up - painting faux canvas print

by almawad

FAUCHON

long time ago we had a  coffee here with some bites - it was then at the City Center Mall - who can remember that  ❔There was a time when  it was a political statement to sit there . That was during the war in Iraq when the French  were against the war . Then it was packed with Arabs of all nations . The American café on the opposite side of the mall used to be empty . Then things changed . So many conflicts came to the Middle East and the French government changed as well .  Fauchon became just one of the posh French cafes .
Then it moved from the malls to a ring road then some years ago it moved  again to a mall called ROYAL plaza .First I was happy as sometimes I visit this mall for its cheap amusement  park  and art deco cinemas .But when I saw the prices of this French  café then I  understood that this is the place where I come for see and enjoy and not to eat .A sandwich with halloumi cheese is 75 QAR-  that is more than  20 USD .Just to compare ;  a cheap sandwich at the American fast food chain is 4 QAR. Qatar has got a lots of rich people to keep this café open . However when they go abroad on vacation then this place is nearly empty .

OPERA

 It brings back nice memories . This is the place where we liked buying mini cakes and sandwiches for potluck parties when the Hungarian expats met yearly .Also this place is our number one choice for birthday cakes . And finally I used to visit the branch at the hospital area while expecting . Waiting for my turn at the clinics was much more fun in the company of some mini cakes . 😃

The branch at the Mall has nice dinning area s well .

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L'eau De Café

Cozy French atmosphere at L'eau De Café ☕ Presenting 3D food preparation projection at your table for the first time in Qatar! Exclusively at @TawarMallDoha ⛲#leaudecafeqa #French #delicacies #desserts #Cafe #Coffee #ItsTawarMall #OneForAll #WeAreQatar #Doha #Qatar #TawarMall pic.twitter.com/zJh2Z6xWKh

— Tawar Mall (@TawarMallDoha) November 20, 2018

VCUarts Qatar's new Summer Art and Design Program

Register now for VCUarts Qatar's new Summer Art and Design Program and get a chance to learn new skills and make new friends during the holidays! Classes start on July 1. Register now at https://t.co/m1rT6kSTSo #VCUQ #QatarFoundation #QFeducation pic.twitter.com/sZ3NW7BudG

— Qatar Foundation (@QF) June 19, 2018

68,500,000 people - Refugees

68,500,000 people.
68,500,000 stories.
68,500,000 dreams.
68,500,000 journeys.
68,500,000 lives uprooted.
68,500,000 missed chances.
68,500,000 longing for home.
68,500,000 unthinkable tragedies.
68,500,000 heads full of memories.
68,500,000 were displaced at the end of 2017. pic.twitter.com/vyBF2NnoNt

— UN Refugee Agency (@Refugees) June 19, 2018

Refugees from Syria to Other Countries chart

Outflow of Refugees from Syria to Other Countries in 2016. 5.5 million refugees. That the equivalent of all of Finland. Massive issue to deal with! Source: https://t.co/KPuQZRnTCn pic.twitter.com/bAfQ2gUSwN

— Simon Kuestenmacher (@simongerman600) June 16, 2018

FIREWORKS - Eid in Qatar

Enjoy this #EidinQatar’s fireworks from a vintage location at @KataraQatar, along side kids activities, family shows, and more entertainment during the 4 days of Eid. pic.twitter.com/Zslr70yTKA

— Qatar Calendar (@QatarCalendar) June 11, 2018

migrant football stars of our days

Messi ✅
Cristiano ✅
Neymar ✅
Salah ✅
Pogba ✅
Lukaku ✅
Kanté ✅
Heung-min ✅
Mane ✅
Iwobi ✅
Navas ✅
Griezmann ✅
Suarez ✅
Hazard ✅

Almost half of international ⚽️ stars are migrants. Many will join their national teams at #WorldCupRussia2018.

Good luck to all!

— IOM - UN Migration (@UNmigration) June 14, 2018

FIFA WORLD CUP - FAN ZONES IN QATAR

Soccer Player, Poster

by arlenebabadartist

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If you’re passing through @HIAQatar, check out our newly launched FIFA Fan Zones with viewing zones located at concourse A, B, C, and @QatarDutyFree’s Marche restaurant and a football pitch at the iconic Lamp Bear area. @roadto2022 #QatarFanZone #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Q9G12dHF9r

— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) June 13, 2018

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Aspire to set up Fan Zone at Khalifa International Stadium to watch Russia World Cup.#Football #Qatar #AspireZone #AspireZoneFoundation #FIFAWorldCup #Russia2018 #FanZone @aspirezone @FIFAWorldCup @QFA_EN https://t.co/noQNoXd0td pic.twitter.com/oV6OYYB8ZU

— Doha Stadium Plus (@Dohastadiumplus) June 9, 2018

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Join the country's biggest fan zone ever this #QSF2018 and enjoy screenings of Russia 2018 games in real time with your fellow fans and along side a number of football legends at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Aren from June 14 - July 15. #QatarFanZone pic.twitter.com/FsZPLV7OQw

— Qatar Calendar (@QatarCalendar) June 9, 2018

Gardens of Al-Andalus exhibition at QNL

Visit the Gardens of Al-Andalus exhibition at QNL! Created by the Islamic Culture Foundation of Madrid (FUNCI) @med_o_med, the exhibition highlights the importance of gardens in #Islam and displays the plants, tools, and gardening methods used by #Muslims in #Andalusia. pic.twitter.com/Bh3kKXlGlT

— مكتبة قطر الوطنية (@QNLib) June 10, 2018

special traffic plan for Eid al-Fitr 2018

Traffic Directorate has made a special traffic plan for Eid al-Fitr as the patrols will be reinforced across the country while focusing on raising awareness of road safety and safety rules through the distribution of greeting cards to motorists and children. #MoIQatar #EidAlFitr pic.twitter.com/Y7RpAE8McJ

— Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) June 13, 2018

Where to go at Eid in 2018 - Qatar

The spectacle will take place three times a day starting from the 1st day of Eid and will run for 5 straight days!Alice in Wonderland .

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Celebrate Eid with your favorite Hotel Transylvania monsters and watch them perform their exclusive “What a Surprise” Birthday Version show from 1st day eid - 5th day Eid, at 4:00pm, 5:30pm, and 8:30pm, at the Doha Festival City Center Court!

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Celebrate Eid Al Fitr with your friends and family with exciting Eid Activities at Doha Festival City!

Jeem Jawab at Doha Festival City:

Inviting all the kids for days of fun! Jeem Jawab will make its debut at Doha Festival City! The presenters for the day, Ashraf Al Awadi, Jihan and Lahouh will host intelligence games and puzzles, where you can win amazing prizes while having fun!

Date: First 5 days of Eid
Location: South Food Court
Timing: 2:00pm-5:00pm
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Experience an adventure with Dora, Boots, Diego and Paw Patrol's Chase and Marshal on their way to the friendship fiesta at MOQ during Eid El Fitr
Thurs.14: 8:30pm
Fri.15: 2:30pm, 5:30pm, 8:30pm
Sat.16: 10:30am, 3:30pm, 6:45pm, 9:30pm
17, 18 & 19: 10:30am, 2:30pm, 5:30pm, 8:30pm pic.twitter.com/vqq968BQ4W

— Mall of Qatar (@MALLOFQATAR) June 7, 2018

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 Eid timing at Aquapark from 10am to 10pm .
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ROYAL PLAZA IN DOHA EXPECTING CHILDREN AT EID WITH SWEETS ,MAGIC SHOWS AND MORE ...

Ramadan vibes at The Pearl-Qatar - video

Hotel Park Colour Fountain - video

Hotel Park Colour Fountain!#hotelparkdoha #thisisqatar #dohatoday #instagoods #like #follow #photooftheday #followme #instafollow #instalike #tagsforlikes #instablogg #waterfeature #watercolor #colour #fountain #nature #naturelovers #naturephotography #doha #qatar pic.twitter.com/WL8iDQfhj

— Hotel Park Doha (@hotelparkdoha) June 9, 2018

  This is the place near Sheraton Hotel . At the end of the Corniche promenade .

blowing dust with wind exceeding 25 kt in some area

‼️ Visibility dropping in most areas of the country as it ranges currently between 2-8 km due to blowing dust with wind exceeding 25 kt in some areas. Please be careful and follow attached medical tips. #Qatar pic.twitter.com/T5gpZBFx5S

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) June 8, 2018

Just the usual winds of June .

Nipah virus in India - banned fruit import in Qatar and other countries

So far seventeen people were killed by the Nipah virus in India .😲 This deadly virus comes from fruit bats who pee on the fruits 🍏 , bite them and leave their saliva on the trees and fruits .

 Qatar and many other countries in  the region banned the fruit and vegetable import from India .

 The travel to Kerala is  not recommended .

 Good luck to all of us  .!  I bought on Saturday some mango from the Spar supermarket in Doha .I washed them very well - thinking that it might be infected only by the bat's urine . I did not know about the bites . It might take  five  - ten days  after the contact with the virus that symptoms start to appear .

 Read more 

Symptoms of the virus include ; fever, headache, drowsiness ,flu like symptoms , mental confusion leading to coma .Inflammation of the brain and death in 24–48 hours .

Death rate💀 is very high 50 to 75% ! Pets can be also infected so do farm animals especially pigs .


CALL THIS NUMBER AT ANY TIME The transitional diseases team in the Ministry of Public Health receives reports and queries relating to transitional diseases around the clock on the numbers

66740948 or 66740951

Saudi Arabia issues first driving licences to women

Saudi Arabia issues first driving licences to women https://t.co/FoLfIMO3VX pic.twitter.com/wsMXEYshew

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) June 4, 2018

the world is running out of sand.

Here's why the world is running out of sand.

Explained in numbers: https://t.co/oe2Ut3cbKs pic.twitter.com/MCdtm8oHLL

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) June 4, 2018

Foreign-owned football clubs

China: AC Milan, Inter Milan, Southampton, West Bromwich

India: Blackburn

Pakistan: Fulham

Iran: Everton

Qatar: PSG, Malaga

Russia: Chelsea

UAE: Man City

Singapore: Valencia

USA: Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool, Marseille, Roma

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) June 2, 2018

ASIA: Unemployment - The Spectator Index

Oman: 17.5%
Iraq: 14.8%
Iran: 12.1%
Afghanistan: 8.8%
Saudi: 6%
Pakistan: 5.9%
Philippines: 5.3%
Indonesia: 5.1%
Bangladesh: 4.2%
Myanmar: 4.1%
China: 3.9%
Israel: 3.9%
S Korea: 3.8%
UAE: 3.7%
Malaysia: 3.3%
Japan: 2.5%
Vietnam: 2%
Laos: 0.7%
Qatar: 0.1%

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) June 2, 2018