List of Affordable Iftar Buffets in Qatar - 2019

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

Iftar Buffet at Swiss BelHotel Doha with Qgrab voucher

 Iftar Buffet + Juice + Ice Cream at Maxill Restaurant  - QR74 /child QR37
   What to expect : an international spread that includes one juice of your choice along with one ice cream, soups, appetizers, salads, a variety of main course dishes, desserts & beverages at Maxill Restaurant,
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  Iftar /Suhoor Buffet at Simaisma  Murwab Resort -  Qgrab Offers 

Iftar OR Suhoor Buffet with Resort Access – Adult QR80 / Child QR40
When : Valid on Thursday, Friday & Saturday ONLY
Iftar timing: Sunset – 8:30pm
Suhoor timing: 10pm – 2am
Resort timings: Sunset – 2am

What to expect : A scrumptious buffet : oriental mezze, baba ganoush, vine leaves, freshly made traditional foul madams and salads , freshly prepared Ramadan juices and live counters for shawarma, pasta, tempura station, and noodles ,tiramisu, chocolate mousse cake, Arabic desserts like Umm Ali, baklawa, Balah el sham
club house swimming pool, health club, private beach, tennis & basketball courts


My personal experience some years ago
the buffet was a far cry from what  had been advertised but the resort facilities were nice

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Iftar Buffet at L'incontro Dei Sapori -  QGRABS OFFERS 

 This is a lesser known place  but the area is well known :  Ghanem Business Center
 Near Ramada Signal
  
  Pay QR44  ( no child vouchers ) 

Iftar Timing: Sat – Wed: 6pm – 8pm

 What to expect :  healthy dishes with Italian and Morocan favorites
 you can see here the full menu 
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DoubleTree by Hilton

 Iftar Buffet at Al Andalusia Tent -QR99 / child QR50  - QGRABS offer

Suhoor Buffet at Al Andalusia Tent  - QR90 / child QR90

 What to expect : juices, salads, starters, main course & desserts
 buffet  in a tent
 rooftop iftar
 enjoying the view of Doha skyline
 suhoor buffet comes with live Oud music
My personal notes :  though I have never tried their Ramadan offers but their buffets at other time of the year is wonderful. They provide what they promise and more .

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Make Ramadan 2019 a healthy one with our wide range of special and exceptional Ramadan dishes for your Iftar menu. With our exhaustive range of delicious and healthy dishes for main courses, starter and sweets, your Ramadan menu will be delightful and nutritious. #doha #qatar pic.twitter.com/mJWhUBkSWw

— salt N pepper (@snpdoha1) April 29, 2019

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Royal Tandoor  offer  : QR 59 per person
QR 35 (kids between 5 to 12 yrs)

What to expect : Indian food 

 My personals notes :  Not the best Indian dishes in Qatar but nice decor , ambiance  and polite staff _______________________________________
Iftar Buffet at Ramada Encore Hotel - Qgrabs deal 

QR33 -adult
 QR16 - child
  this is a  real deal
   according to my experience of last years - they offer decent  food

 good beverages , unique desserts -  small , simple restaurant , friendly staff

 see more here 

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  SEAFOOD  LOVERS IFTAR BUFFET -  QR 89

Eat at Joe’s to have an amazing experience and let us enjoy the Ramadan atmosphere together with friends and family.🌙☺️🦀

For Reservation and Inquiries
please contact us at:
+974-40392977 / +974-55433366
+974-66092382 / +974-70448801

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 Gulf pearls Hotel - Iranian Restaurant

Check our special Ramadan Ifthar Buffet and plan your ifthar gathering with us.
For booking and more info contact us | 31192008 |44441470
#Qatar#Doha#DohaRestaurant#Qatarrestaurant#IranianRestaurant#GulfPearlsHotel#DohaHotels#Qatarairways#Qatarliving#qatarairwayscrew#Qatarturism pic.twitter.com/EddOtBvJ75

— Gulfpearls Hotel (@gulfpearlsqatar) May 6, 2019

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Zubarah Hotel - Iftar buffet for QR 99


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Asian Athletics - 400m Hurdles Gold for Qatar

Yesterday marked Day 2 of the #AsianAthletics. Local boy @almbrek96 was the talk of the night, winning 400m Hurdles gold for Qatar with a new championship and world lead record. Day 3 continues today. Head to Khalifa International Stadium from 16:30 for all the action LIVE! pic.twitter.com/rqAFBT4m7o

— Asian Athletics (@asianathletics) April 23, 2019

الحمدلله رب العالمين انا جدا سعيد بالفوز بالميدالية الذهبيه في بطولة اسيا ٢٣ و بهذه البدايه الرائعه للموسم بزمن 4️⃣7️⃣5️⃣1️⃣ و تحطيم رقم البطوله و شكرًا لكل من دعمني 💐❤️🇶🇦 وان شاء الله القادم افضل 🙏🏽 #AAC2019 #Doha #QATAR #TrackAndField #400mh pic.twitter.com/TZCLSTqS2B

— ABDERRAHMAN SAMBA (@almbrek96) April 22, 2019

KEEP CALM - READ ON - Dark T-shirt

KEEP CALM - READ ON T-Shirt

by almawad

World Book Day celebration at the National Museum of Qatar

Celebrate #UNESCO #WorldBookDay at NMoQ where illustrator Charlene Kasdorf will be reading children’s story “The Path towards the Island” and presenting a fun workshop on character illustration techniques.

Tues 23 Apr 2019
5:00 PM
Mohammed Jasim Al Khulaifi Library, #NMoQ pic.twitter.com/NCi734wxle

— National Museum of Qatar (@NMOQatar) April 22, 2019

Happy World Book Day - UNESCO

Books are both object and idea.

They voice the mind of an author & find meaning in the imagination of readers.

Coming up on 23 April, #WorldBookDay📚

ℹ️ https://t.co/MjMQG6JGxW pic.twitter.com/4P73hVAsuJ

— UNESCO (@UNESCO) April 17, 2019

Amiri Guard field exercise in Doha

Amiri Guard announced that a field exercise in different parts of Doha will be carried out from 27 to 30 April, it called on all citizens and residents in the vicinity of the exercise areas to cooperate with the training officials, and to respond to the instructions.#QNA pic.twitter.com/6FPVEPeLju

— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) April 22, 2019

When : from 27 to 30 April
Where : in Doha , Qatar
What is so special about this :  we are asked to cooperate  and follow instructions

Personal notes ;  I have never seen such field exercise in urban area  /  VIP convoys made some excitements in my life  but it was long time ago .

Qatar Natural History Group - White-eared Bulbul

Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition - DECC Qatar

#Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition in its 15th edition presents latest Spring/Summer collections from over 250 brands, daily fashion shows, forums and hands-on workshops.

Event timings:
26 April: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
27-30 April: 10:00am - 10:00pm

More info: https://t.co/Q6O5Hgs7bH pic.twitter.com/Nmvc3LjZmz

— DECC Qatar (@Deccqatar) April 22, 2019

Qatari Rwandan relations - Emir visits Kigali

HH @TamimBinHamad and President of Rwanda agreed to further and deepen cooperation on trade, development, tourism, science and innovation, and sport during HH visit to Kigali. pic.twitter.com/rpvDeRpVLV

— محمد بن عبدالرحمن (@MBA_AlThani_) April 22, 2019

3rd Festival for Oud - Opera House at Katara - Free Tickets

24 April, is the 2nd night of the #Katara 3rd Festival for Oud 2019 at the Opera House at Katara at 8pm
Free Tickets (Requires registration) Through the link:https://t.co/7bjIXWNeSu pic.twitter.com/QpTyUSRDRx

— كتارا | Katara (@kataraqatar) April 22, 2019

Where :Katara Opera house , building 16
When : from 24 April - four days on
What time : 8 pm
What to expect : more than 25 prominent Oud players and and manufacturers
from Qatar, Jordan, Iraq, Tunisia, Morocco, Lebanon, Yemen, Kuwait ,Greece, and Syria
concert and singers
highlights on al-Kindi and on his music theory

Al-Kindi was the first great theoretician of music in the Arab-Islamic world. He is known to have written fifteen treatises on music theory, but only five have survived. He added a fifth string to the 'ud.^[51] His works included discussions on the therapeutic value of music^[52] and what he regarded as "cosmological connections" of music.^[53]

By Unknown - Photograph of medieval Islamic manuscript, transferred from English Wikipedia as below, Public Domain, Link

عازف العود/ عبد الحق تيكروين، من #المغرب، أحد المشاركين في #مهرجان_كتارا_لالة_العود الثالث والذي سيُقام من 23 - 26 إبريل في دار الأوبرا بـ #كتارا#الوعد2022#كتارا_ملتقى_الثقافات#كتارا_وجهة_ثقافية_سياحية pic.twitter.com/H5b9zpw3cI

— كتارا | Katara (@kataraqatar) April 22, 2019

National Museum of Qatar extended opening hours

Starting from April 18th until the beginning of Ramadan, the museum will have extended opening hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings to 9.00pm. #NMoQ pic.twitter.com/sBwnx5lJBo

— National Museum of Qatar (@NMOQatar) April 17, 2019

Weather in Kuwait - last week

The strong winds and the hail storm was  topping  the area's social media last week .
 Watch this video  for the ice  and rainbow !

طريق السالمي قبل قليل .. تاثيرها بالغرب فقط واللع أعلم pic.twitter.com/MlmWKC4ioE

— Kuwait Weather (@su7ob) April 10, 2019

Lightning strikes the liberation tower in Kuwait City. pic.twitter.com/om1JTD6Zi8

— John Worobec (@john_worobec) April 8, 2019

new two-level interchange opened

The two-level interchange on #AlKhor_Road intersecting with Al Turfa Street was opened with a main bridge to link traffic from Al Shamal Rd via Izghawa I/C towards Lusail and Doha, and with 2 loops and 4 right turns to deliver free traffic to Lusail, Al Ebb, Al Turfa and Izghawa pic.twitter.com/qgz8mI3UXE

— هيئة الأشغال العامة (@AshghalQatar) April 15, 2019

The carriageway opening on #AlKhor_Road comes one year ahead of the schedule, creating an access point between northern areas and Doha and an alternative route Al Shamal Road pic.twitter.com/ufJpIRsd3H

— هيئة الأشغال العامة (@AshghalQatar) April 15, 2019

International Dates Exhibition 2019 - Souq Waqif

Ministry of Municipality and Environment in collaboration with #SouqWaqif announces the International Dates Exhibition from 24 April 2019 to 4 May 2019 at Souq Waqif where get all international brands under one roof. Do visit and enjoy the best dates around the Globe 🌍. #Qatar pic.twitter.com/myCzt5loL0

— Baladiya (@Baladiya1) April 15, 2019

2019 Young Writers Program Award Ceremony

We are proud to announce the 2019 Young Writers Program Award Ceremony in collaboration with @Qatar_Edu, @VCUQatar & @QNLib! Join us on April 22 @QNL with special guest speaker @GhanimAlSulaiti to celebrate this year's winners! pic.twitter.com/xyvn4FA8gK

— U.S. Embassy in Qatar (@USEmbassyQatar) April 14, 2019

Qatar after Rain

After the #rain @QatarUniversity #QU #qatar_university #القطر #جامعة_قطر pic.twitter.com/NM4325HN9w

— Campus & Student Life in Qatar (@Students_Qatar) April 13, 2019

A NEW  STREAM IN THE DESERT - QATAR UM' BAB TODAY

أمطار الخير في أم باب بعدسة متابعنا المبدع دائما سيف المنصوري. #قطر #أمطار_قطر
Rain in UmBab today. #Qatar pic.twitter.com/ADIV76clSF

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) April 13, 2019

Mariam Jamali snaps

My todays snaps , Qatar after Rain ❤️ #امطار_قطر #Qatar pic.twitter.com/52xVniYYkA

— Mariam Jamali 🇵🇰 (@Mariam_Jamali) April 13, 2019

During Rain Drive Carefully

#Ashghal urges road users to be careful while driving under the rain, and to follow the safety signages on the roads #RainPrep_Qatar #Qatar pic.twitter.com/qEcZCSnsyH

— هيئة الأشغال العامة (@AshghalQatar) April 13, 2019

The art spring - at Qatar University

يسر نادي الفنون في جامعة قطر دعوتكم لحضور فعالية "الربيع الفني" في نسخته الثالثة، والذي سيقام في مبنى الأنشطة الطلابية -بنات- في الفترة ١٥-١٧ إبريل
تنورونا جميعًا 💕. pic.twitter.com/Pd3vleDvGj

— Fnoon Club 🎨✨ (@Qu_Fnoonclub) April 13, 2019

New Monoprix stores to open in Qatar

1 .    a ‘digitally smart store’ at Msheireb Downtown Doha
2 .   one in Medina Centrale (The PearlQatar)
3  .one small store in Porto Arabia (The Pearl-Qatar)
4 .  ‘Monop’ in Al Sadd

by the end of 2019

5 .   in Lusail city

in 2020

What to expect : local products , wide range of fresh and organic food ,international items ,free delivery after shopping , dine-in ,pizza and sushi corners ,

source

Al Sarayat - is here again

 Al Sarayat - the season of sudden weather change is here again .  The strong winds shakes the windows , evening storms with thunder and lightnings . Cats  and birds are loud .

 However today mild weather conditions can be expected during the day . In the evening the windy stormy weather  may return . Avoid  the sea ...

 This season  lasts until mid- May . After that we are just dreaming about the rain .

 Have  nice day !

Floral shaped buildings around the world

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The lotus flower-shaped building at Marina Bays Sands. Photo by Vesna Middelkoop

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The Wujin Lotus Conference Center is constructed in the image of a Lotus flower. The building is situated on a 30,000 square foot artificial lake, close to an eight-acre park in the city of Changzhou.
The Lotus Conference Center was conceived, according to the architectural firm, as an inhabited sculptural form, emerging naturally from the lake. It is home to public galleries, and conference facilities.
Geothermal energy pile foundations are an alternative energy source for heating and cooling needs. Year ‘round, this geothermic heat exchange system reduces air conditioning costs for both the Lotus above and the two-story building beneath the lake. The lotus is also naturally ventilated and utilizes evaporative cooling from the lake’s surface.

 Design by Studio505 - an Australian company
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One week ago, a gigantic desert rose bloomed in Doha.
The National Museum of Qatar seen by you.#JeanNouvel #NMoQ #QatarCreates @NMOQatar pic.twitter.com/g0TYDUhvKc

— Jean Nouvel (@ateliersjnouvel) April 5, 2019

The desert rose of Qatar or the New National Museum

Qatar has a new national museum - and its architecture is shaped to resemble a desert rose. pic.twitter.com/z9VkV60TjG

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) April 1, 2019

 Jean Nouvel architect

 the building designed to resemble to a giant desert rose

it took eight years to complete this futuristic building

the global distribution of billionaires - animated map

Numbers in Qatar - 8100 visitors arrived today by Cruise Ships to Qatar

Over 8100 visitors arrived today at #DohaPort aboard the ships Mein Schiff 4 and MSC Splendida. This is the fifth time that #DohaPort has received two ships simultaneously during the ongoing 2018/’19 #cruise #season. #MwaniQatar #Qatar #QatarsGatewayToMarineTourism pic.twitter.com/smpPzHWhBd

— Mwani Qatar (@MwaniQtr) March 28, 2019

The four pillars of Qatar's Food Security

Qatar’s #foodSecurity strategy stands on four pillars:
• Local Production
• Domestic Markets
• International Trade
• Strategic Reserves
Why do we have a food security strategy? Have a look at attached infographic. #AgritecQ2019 #MME #Qatar #EnviroteQ2019 pic.twitter.com/ThYR3ISd8y

— Baladiya (@Baladiya1) March 24, 2019

Cleaning the roads after sandstorms

The Ministry of Municipality and Environment represented by the Department of Public Hygiene removed the sand accumulated due to strong wind and cleaned the service road parallel to #Alshamal road in #Alsakhama area, in coordination with the security authorities. #Qatar #MME pic.twitter.com/K1FqbjkG4c

— Baladiya (@Baladiya1) March 23, 2019

Qatar Airways delays April Boeing MAX delivery

Qatar Airways delays April Boeing MAX delivery until cause of Ethiopian crash known: CEO https://t.co/CzWchKTRYW pic.twitter.com/gUvf4R6LaF

— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) March 25, 2019

Qatar International Food Festival 2019 - March 20 -30

Featuring a stellar lineup of 35+ renowned celebrity chefs from 17 different countries who will perform live on the live cooking theatre of the 10th annual Qatar International Food Festival 2019 this March 20 - 30 at @QF’s Oxygen park.#QIFF2019@QatarAirways pic.twitter.com/TDLvhGH7pN

— Qatar Calendar (@QatarCalendar) March 17, 2019

Where :Oxygen Park, Education City
When : from March 20 to 30
What time : Weekdays: From 3:00 PM - 12 AM
Weekends: From 3:00 PM - 1 AM

What to expect : mouthwatering cuisines , non-stop entertainment ,

30 world-renowned chefs , you can book a masterclass ,

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 FINAL  Days are coming

  What to expect ?   Thursday  -    tonight Indian Classical Dance performance - 7 pm by Rina Jana Group

                                   Artistic yoga performance  -  at 4;30  , 6 pm , 7.30 , 10 pm

  Friday 
  Cooking theatre -Punjabi cuisine at 3.15pm  - Chef   Surjan  Singh Jolly
                              Ranveer Brar   at 10 pm -  versatile dishes

                              Elif Edes Tapan  -  Turkish chef

                              Aisha Altamimi  -  Qatari Chef

                              Al Yazi alAwadh  - Kuwaiti  chef



 Saturday :   Cooking theatre : Mohamed Jassim Belkhams  -  Qatar’s celebrity chef

                      Jenny and Siba
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 My experience of  QIFF 2919:  the atmosphere was good in spite of the strong winds last Saturday -  the lively shows  , jazz concerts / rock concerts / Indian dancers really made my day . The food we tried was so-so .
We had some so called Mexican dish  -  chicken  quesadilla -  it  tasted like some canned chicken filled into a simple Indian paratha .  That restaurant offered huge sombreros  and  all the decors made us believe they were authentic but they were not .
 Then we had some sushi from a hotel's stall . It was not bad but  not so good either . Then a chicken wrap . Just OK . Turkish roasted chestnut - not soft enough .
 Camel burger ? I was not brave enough to try .
 In front of some stalls there were long lines - Qataris waiting with patience for their favorite  caffeinated  drinks  .
 The VIP booths were almost empty .
 The student center was really near to us and we found better dishes there than at the festival .
  Yeah , these students at Education City are really   pampered  by the best restaurants .
 I think there were better days  and better festivals than this . The ones at MIA park  were the most memorable ones to me .

Still I recommend visiting the festival .  The  entertainment is excellent and free .  The selection  of food is huge . I might have had bad luck when choosing my dishes .  I do not have patience to wait in long lines ,  I admit  .
 Have Fun !

Can you speak this language? Nas Daily Video

Turns out Maltese is so similar to Arabic that we can speak sentences to each other in two different languages. That not only made me feel at home instantly here, but made me realize how better our interactions were, and how better the world could be if language was no longer a barrier.

Malta - New Route of Qatar Airways

An archipelago in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, sandwiched between Sicily and the North African coast. We're commencing non-stop service to Malta in June 2019. Book now at https://t.co/IirixCrVes #MaltaTogether pic.twitter.com/wFv0JoKmMc

— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) March 18, 2019

Model casting call - annual fashion show of VCUQatar

Model casting call. Male and female models are required for our annual fashion show. The casting call will take place on March 22, from 3-6pm at our Atrium. pic.twitter.com/Np8unoOWUp

— VCUarts Qatar (@VCUQatar) March 17, 2019

Cruise ship - Mein Schiff 4 - sailed into Doha Port

#Cruise ship Mein Schiff 4 sailed into #DohaPort today morning carrying a total of 2459 passengers and 956 crew members on its ninth call in the ongoing 2018/’19 #season. #MwaniQatar #QatarsGatewayToMarineTourism #Qatar pic.twitter.com/2uG483aOKF

— Mwani Qatar (@MwaniQtr) March 14, 2019

Cruise ship AIDA Prima arrived at Doha Port

Cruise ship AIDAPrima arrived at #DohaPort on its 4th trip during the ongoing 2018/’19 #cruise #season carrying 3356 passengers and 964 crew members. #MwaniQatar #QatarsGatewayToMarineTourism #Qatar pic.twitter.com/Yhclt1rodf

— Mwani Qatar (@MwaniQtr) March 13, 2019

A flight operated entirely by women - Qatar Airways

Our scheduled service from @BrusselsAirport to Doha was operated entirely by 15 women. https://t.co/TwWJBtzooE #QatarAirways pic.twitter.com/05UGuC8vB1

— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) March 12, 2019

Qatar International Boat Show 2019

إنضم إلينا في الخمس أيام الأضخم في عالم القوارب
معرض قطر الدولي للقوارب ٢٠١٩
Join us for the five biggest days in boating.
Qatar International Boat Show 2019#thepearlqatar #discoverthepearl #boatshow #QIBS2019 #boats@udcqatar @ronautica_me pic.twitter.com/e4kPykC5bs

— The Pearl-Qatar (@ThePearlQatar) March 10, 2019

film industry in Qatar

The international film industry is mostly a male-dominated business.

But not in Qatar.#DWStories pic.twitter.com/7e5XIHpWQ6

— DW News (@dwnews) March 10, 20,

Top 10 countries for Health, 2018 - Qatar ranks 5

Top 10 countries for Health, 2018 @ProsperityIndex:

1: Singapore 🇸🇬
2: Luxembourg 🇱🇺
3: Japan 🇯🇵
4: Switzerland 🇨🇭
5: Qatar 🇶🇦
6: Austria 🇦🇹
7: Sweden 🇸🇪
8: Norway 🇳🇴
9: Hong Kong 🇭🇰
10: UAE 🇦🇪#PovertytoProsperity https://t.co/IG8uZiQ2e9 pic.twitter.com/3H06Pbaw8o

— Legatum Institute (@LegatumInst) February 26, 2019

simple soccer ball - add name - bath towel set

simple soccer ball - add name bath towel set

by almawad

simple soccer ball design in black and white - add a name now / great bath towel set for those who love or practice this game . design by alma wad .
 Will be made by Spoke Custom
  Norcross, GA

7-year-old Iranian boy - soccer talent

Meet the 7-year-old Iranian boy who became a viral sensation after recreating Mohamed Salah's Pepsi ad. pic.twitter.com/HiGtm0dOsW

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) March 5, 2019

Kite Festival - March 6-9, Aspire Park

عادت إليكم الطائرات الورقية من جديد!
The kites are back!

٦-٩ مارس في حديقة أسباير
March 6-9, Aspire Park#AspireKiteFest pic.twitter.com/mfphUsMtRY

— Aspire Zone (@aspirezone) February 28, 2019

Cardiologist - heart shaped stethoscope - personalized badge& business cards

Cardiologist - heart shaped stethoscope business card

by lumirala

Cardiologist - heart shaped stethoscope badge

by lumirala

Cardiologist - heart shaped stethoscope - easy to personalize it now with your own professional details . From the store of lumirala .

Healing Hands - Essay Writing Competition for High School Students

"Lifestyle Medicine practice in Qatar" is this year's theme.
 Online submission deadline: April 5, 2019

 Win a two-week scholarship to New York!

 Four lucky winners !

More information 

Vintage Camels - bath towel sets

Vintage camels bath towel set

by almawad

2019 Camel Race - Al Shahaniya - March 2 to 13

When - from March 2 to 13 , 12-day event

Where -  Al Shahaniya , Qatar

What to expect -  camels from Qatar and other Gulf nations will be racing

 annual and prestigious festival

 races dedicated to tricks on the final day

 revival the traditional sport of Qatar

By  - The Organising Committee of the Camel Race 

Camels are a valuable species of the desert wildlife, because domesticated for around 3,500 years. They are also referred as Jamal,. Find more facts in our website: https://t.co/l2b7dPZb7k. #Nature #Wildlife #Doha #Qatar_Nature #Desert #naturehub #landscape #animals pic.twitter.com/SCCbt29bRq

— Qatar e-Nature (@Qatar_eNature) February 26, 2019

Souq Waqif Honey Exhibition

Tomorrow is the opening of the 2nd edition of Souq Waqif Honey Exhibition, with the participation of 124 local and international companies, at 10AM in Souq Waqif’s west square. pic.twitter.com/rh9rNCsOou

— وزارة التجارة والصناعة (@MOCIQatar) February 27, 2019

cloudy weather - scattered rain - thundery rain - marine warnings

Good Morning.
Beautiful winter cloudy weather with continuing chance of scattered rain may become thundery at times in some areas. We'd like to remind you that marine warnings are still in effect, please avoid going to sea. #Qatar pic.twitter.com/Z7yoBqMqtg

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) February 28, 2019

marine warnings  !!!! avoid going to sea

MSC Lirica on its 7th visit to Doha

#DohaPort received the ship MSC Lirica on its 7th visit during the ongoing 2018/’19 #cruise #season with 2007 passengers and 742 crew members aboard. #MwaniQatar #Qatar #QatarsGatewayToMarineTourism pic.twitter.com/JKjHCyd3Ad

— Mwani Qatar (@MwaniQtr) February 27, 2019

Flights to and from Pakistan may be delayed - Qatar Airways Press release

Airspace over all of Pakistan has been closed until further notice due to an escalation in India-Pakistan tensions. This has resulted in Qatar Airways flights to Peshawar, Faisalabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Sialkot may be delayed or suspended until further notice. 

Flights to other destinations close to this region may experience delays as they divert around the closed airspace. Passengers travelling to and from Pakistan or other destinations in the immediate region are advised to check the flight status information on the Qatar Airways website and update the following:

• Check flight details on the Flight Status tab on the Qatar Airways homepage https://www.qatarairways.com/en-pk/homepage.html
• Update their current contact details on the Manage Booking tab on the Qatar Airways homepage https://www.qatarairways.com/en-pk/homepage.html
• If the flight booking was made through a travel agent, please contact the agent to update your contact details and re-book tickets
• If you have difficulty managing your booking, for assistance please contact our Customer Care line on: +974 4010 8932 or +974 4010 8938
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 Further updates will follow as information becomes available

Rami Malek Wins Best Actor Oscar

Singing Sand Dunes in Qatar

First up: the Singing Sand Dunes located in Al Kharrara. How cool?! More info & directions here: https://t.co/w2jNFgPZp7. #gooutside #Qatar

— Qatar e-Nature (@Qatar_eNature) December 27, 2016

   Sand dunes giving out strange noises . This has been reported for centuries .  Some  dunes are quaking, whistling, booming, roaring and rumbling . It depends on the place you visit around the world . In Qatar this is a low frequency humming .

   Humming sand dunes can be found  here : N25 02'29.7" E51 24'38.9"

   Expect to hear it when you are walking on it .  It is still a mystery  why exactly  this sound comes .
 Be part of it ! Visit them before the hot season arrives ! Choose a clear  and calm week day .  It is always fun to climb  . Sand dunes can be  a real challenge as at every step one's foot is sinking ten centimeters .

Beautiful landscapes of sand dunes around the world

Africa, Namibia, Sesriem and Sossusvlei Namib Postcard

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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Postcard

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beautiful desert wrapping paper

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Sand Dunes Eco-adventure - March 1 - Qatar Natural History Group

Timings
March 1 2019
8 am – 2 pm, or leave when you need to

Join  this eco-adventure, led by desert ecologist Dr. Aspa D. Chatziefthimiou. During the tour  you will explore the dune fields in the southern part of Qatar, we will track for wildlife and discuss dune formations and their ecology. You will also have lunch on site.

Further details on this eco-adventure will be sent on Tuesday the 26th of February, ONLY to those who register.

What to bring with you: a hat, a snack, lunch, plenty of water (> 2 liters per person), sun-screen, sneakers
Optional: camping chairs, and binoculars

4x4 cars are required for this tour, and please make sure your gas tank is full.

Pricing
QR 70 / person
QR 210 / for families of more than 3
QR 60 / QNHG members
FREE for kids 5 years and younger
Donations for "The Wild Book" are also welcome

 Organized by : Qatar Natural History Group & Richer Environments 
 SEE MORE

International Tourist Guide Day

Tour guides are an essential block of the #tourism value chain.

Day, night, rain or snow, tour guides are the backbone to many local experiences.

Today, on #InternationalTouristGuideDay, we extend our thanks to all of you that are sharing your home with the world. #ITGD2019 pic.twitter.com/PACDjmCNhU

— World Tourism Organization (@UNWTO) February 21, 2019

Costa Mediterranea docked at Doha Port yesterday

#Cruise ship Costa Mediterranea docked at #DohaPort this morning on its 2nd visit during the 2018/’19 cruise #season, carrying more than 3100 passengers and crew. #QatarsGatewayToMarineTourism #MwaniQatar #Qatar pic.twitter.com/OHSHJaDYpD

— Mwani Qatar (@MwaniQtr) February 20, 2019

My first exposure to the Hindi pop music - memories

Long time ago when I was new to Doha -  our TV turned into Indian channels only ....
They were reorganizing the TV channels in Qatar and for some months I had no other option than listening to Hindi pop or watching Hindi serials . I was expecting at that time when this song was a great hit . So  it brings back nice memories . Besides they are a nice couple .

Doha Jewellery And Watches Exhibition - 2019

Queen Of Beauty 💝 #AishwaryaRai at the Doha Jewellery And Watches Exhibition 2019 at #Doha #AishwaryaRaiBachchan #Qatar #QatarShow2019 #DJWE2019 pic.twitter.com/8O6H5dOc8F

— Aishwarya Planet (@AishwaryaPlanet) February 21, 2019

 It is not Aishwaraya Rai the only famous person here .  There are a lot more  : Beau Han Xu ,  Gray Chen ....

Qatar Show - Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition

   when : 20 - 25 February , 2019
   what time :   12  to 10 pm  / Friday  from 4 pm
   where: DECC -  near City Center Mall
   What to expect :
   Jewelry and watches from 500 brands /more than ten countries
   One third of them are from Italy and Switzerland .
   Young Qatari designers work .
   Indian pavilon .

We’re bringing celebrities and influencers from across the world to attend #DJWE2019, including: @BeauHanXu, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Grace Chen and many more. Make sure you pass by! #Qatar pic.twitter.com/0LC0N3c4fV

— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) February 20, 2019

Chocolate Tea and Coffee Festival 2019 - Al Bidda Park - Doha

Wednesday 30 ,31 January  - Feb 1 2019      from 16:00

at Al Bidda Park opposite Qatar National Theater

Qanat Carnival - The Pearl Qatar

عودة الأجواء الساحرة مرة أخرى هذا العام!
قناة كارتييه، اللؤلؤة-قطر
من الإربعاء 30 يناير إلى السبت 02 فبراير 2019
The magic is back for another year!
Qanat Quartier, The Pearl-Qatar
Wednesday 30 January to Saturday 02 February 2019https://t.co/5ZUxob1NjF#thepearlqatar pic.twitter.com/JfGPltxkBQ

— The Pearl-Qatar (@ThePearlQatar) January 24, 2019

 Qanat   Carnival  -  Pearl Qatar - Wednesday 30 January to Saturday 02 February - 4pm to 9 pm

Qatar soccer team first-ever advance to the Asian Cup Final

Jubilant Qatari fans cheer after their nation advance to the first-ever #AsianCupFinal! pic.twitter.com/IgNExQLmNV

— #AsianCup2019 (@afcasiancup) January 29, 2019

"I wasn't thinking about equalling Ali Daei's record"@Moezali_ reflects on the night his 8th #AsianCup2019 goal helped #Qatar 🇶🇦 reach the final. pic.twitter.com/UHckRfKWkK

— #AsianCup2019 (@afcasiancup) January 29, 2019

From 24 down to 2!

The #AsianCupFinal is set! 🇯🇵 @jfa_samuraiblue vs. @QFA 🇶🇦
Friday, the 1st of February. 6PM at Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi. pic.twitter.com/FWioiqbo4u

— #AsianCup2019 (@afcasiancup) January 29, 2019

Why think tanks matter - Brookings Doha

EVENT: January 30. Why think tanks matter: The importance of evidence-based policymaking in the MENA region. Click the link for more info: https://t.co/KcUziuFDkk

— Brookings Doha (@BrookingsDoha) January 25, 2019

MIA Park Bazaar

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  25 Jan at 13:00 – 26 Jan at 20:00

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Astro Park - Saturday educational exhibition at the MIA park Doha

The #AstroPark is an open air astronomical exhibit that portrays our solar system to scale, where every meter you walk is equivalent to 10 million km in space!
Let us take you on an educational and fun tour through space, and you can discover the planets' distance from the sun and their size compared to each other.
*Event is public and free for kids and adults - no registration required

Saturday, 26 January 2019
4 - 10 pm

Museum of Islamic Art Park

Tour Schedule:
5:00 - 5:45 pm
6:00 - 6:45 pm
7:00 - 7:45 pm
8:00 - 8:45 pm
9:00 - 9:45 pm

 learn more 

US foreign aid distribution charts

Chart shows who receives US foreign aid dollars. Israel is the only high income country that receives a ton of money. How much money flows into your country from the US? Source: https://t.co/VaqEHJaZvy pic.twitter.com/UDhGShINzq

— Simon Kuestenmacher (@simongerman600) January 21, 2019

26 people own the same wealth as half of humanity

The world's 26 richest people own the same wealth as half of humanity, Oxfam says pic.twitter.com/wfxHhbbqF2

— TicToc by Bloomberg (@tictoc) January 21, 2019

Look at the moon - eclipse , supermoon , blood moon

05:36 Mon, 21 Jan - the total eclipse starts and what can be seen from Doha will finish at six zero seven




be sure that you have free sight to the West North-west





It will be full moon at 21 Jan 2019, 08:16 . It will be a Super Moon - it means it will be closer to the Earth than usual .





It will be brighter and look bigger . It will have a reddish hue . https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/qatar/doha

MIA Park Bazaar reopens on 18 January 2019

Good news for everyone who likes the park bazaar - it will be open again on the weekends until mid- April .
I come here for the relaxed atmosphere - home made dishes - art and craft - second hand books and more .
It is closed during the hot season but reopens usually in mid - October . Last October it was very rainy so it did not open . In spite of November weather being nice here the Bazaar did not reopen .No explanations . It is fine to hear that it comes back to the city .

Paris Saint-Germain - free training session at at the Khalifa Stadium , Doha

Come and join us for our training session at the Khalifa Stadium at 5PM on January 15

Free entrance, tell your friends and family!

Qatar's longest tunnel opened

The tunnel is 1.5 km long and sits 25 meters below ground level making it the longest and deepest bi-directional tunnel in Qatar. At this initial stage, 2 out of 4 lanes in each direction will be delivered, accommodating 8,000 vehicles per hour in each direction #Ashghal #Qatar pic.twitter.com/NUJkYBZTCx

— هيئة الأشغال العامة (@AshghalQatar) January 12, 2019

Project Engineer Jumah Al Bader: the tunnel will reduce travel time between Bu Erayen and Lebday Streets and Al Luqta and Al Waab by up to 65 % due to the increased lane capacity and removal of the existing diversions and will cut traffic congestion on 22 February Street #Ashghal pic.twitter.com/8gRn5cCxjK

— هيئة الأشغال العامة (@AshghalQatar) January 12, 2019

Project Engineer: Works of the new tunnel faced many challenges that were overcome. It was necessary to establish multiple diversions & two temporary intersections. Excavating 25m below ground level meant that project team had to manage extremely large quantities of groundwater pic.twitter.com/YiKzEOUq1r

— هيئة الأشغال العامة (@AshghalQatar) January 12, 2019

The opening of the tunnel follows another series of milestones late 2018: two new underpasses at Al Mokafaha I/C and Khalid Bin Abdullah Al Attiyah I/C and a bridge at Khalid Bin Abdullah Al Attiyah I/C and a tunnel at Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Thani I/C #Ashghal pic.twitter.com/gngKwr2shQ

— هيئة الأشغال العامة (@AshghalQatar) January 12, 2019

New route service: Route 757 - Mowasalat buses to the airport

تعديلات خدمات المسارات: المسار 737
المسار الجديد: المسار 757#اشعار_خدمات #مواصلات #حافلات_النقل_العام

Change in route service: Route 737
New route service: Route 757#ServiceAdvisory #Mowasalat #PublicBus pic.twitter.com/1xJuHFOIiM

— Mowasalat Qatar (@Mowasalat_QAT) January 10, 2019

Music of Bollywood With Naveen Kumar

OPENING OF QATAR INDIA YEAR OF CULTURE 2019



Friday, 8 February 2019 


from 19:30-22:30 

QNCC

Tickets   QAR 50 -200 

Color run 2019 Qatar - Time to register

JANUARY 26  |  QNCC

All-New Super Zone, Return of the Foam Zone and Medals!
Celebrate the hero in you in a realm where NOTHING is impossible and you are UNSTOPPABLE! Soar to new heights in our brand-new Super Zone or the returning Foam Zone, and suit up in gear fit for only the most super of heroes as you collect your medal at the Finish Line!

🚨PRICES RISE TODAY🚨

The Color Run Hero Tour is coming to Doha!

Super Hero up in your Cape as part of our Limited Edition Kit and soar to new heights in the all-new Super Zone!

Register now at https://t.co/rxQRJGw989 pic.twitter.com/LJv1Atfks7

— The Color Run Qatar (@TheColorRunQA) January 9, 2019

Butterflies Parade at the Tawar Mall , Doha

 JAN 12 2019

Saturday from 18:30-19:30

TAWAR MALL

Rami Malek - Congrats on your Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama

A 15th century mosque in Turkey is relocated by robots

A 15th century mosque in Turkey has been taken out of the ancient town of Hasankeyf and relocated by self-propelled robots.

The move comes after Turkey's fourth biggest dam is expected to submerge the town .

Farmers' market at the Celebrations’ Yard of Qatar Foundation

Visit the Farmers' market at the Celebrations’ Yard of Qatar Foundation @QF where local farmers are offering fresh vegetables, fresh green leaves, honey, roses and seedlings.
Lets support and promote local produce.
Every Friday and Saturday from 7am to 5pm. #MME #Qatar pic.twitter.com/CpfjDMvGwN

— Baladiya (@Baladiya1) January 4, 2019

TUI Mein Schiff 4 on its 5th call in Qatar

Over 3600 #cruise visitors welcomed today at #DohaPort, coming on board the TUI Mein Schiff 4 on its 5th call during the ongoing 2018/’19 cruise #season. #QatarsGatewayToMarineTourism #MwaniQatar pic.twitter.com/OImiftdYmy

— Mwani Qatar (@MwaniQtr) January 2, 2019

DAY 3 of Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2019

Just a few captured moments on DAY 3 of Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2019 #qatartennis #atptour #exxonmobil2019 pic.twitter.com/rYczkYSyju

— Qatar Tennis Fed. (@QatarTennis) January 2, 2019

India, the Official Partner Nation for the 2019 Year of Culture in Qatar

The Republic of India, the Official Partner Nation for the 2019 Year of Culture.#QatarIndia2019 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/nizsQqFXax

— Qatar Museums (@Qatar_Museums) January 1, 2019

mind reading duo - at Mall Of Qatar

The mind is a powerful thing, Come and see the fabulous mind reading duo, James and Marina live at Mall Of Qatar through to 5th January. Do not miss out on the chance to experience some extraordinary feats of mentalism Live on the Ooredoo Stage at 7pm and 8:30pm
Watch the video  for the highlights so far.

Qatar Petroleum - fuel prices in Qatar 2019

Qatar Petroleum announces the diesel and gasoline prices for the month of January 2019#Qatar #QatarPetroleum #Qatar_Petroleum pic.twitter.com/w0MXkvzQUN

— Qatar Petroleum (@qatarpetroleum) December 31, 2018

QTerminals - numbers in Qatar

Here is the summary of #containers, bulk, breakbulk, #RORO and livestock handled by #QTerminals in December 2018. #hamadport #qatar pic.twitter.com/p1FjP5ZwKF

—  (@q_terminals) January 1, 2019