Monday, October 31, 2022

55 days walking - from Jeddah to Doha - Saudi man arrives in Doha

 

After 55 days walking from the sea of Jeddah  To Doha  - the Saudi traveler Abdullah Al-Salami arrives at the Doha Corniche . The Saudi Arabian soccer  ⚽team will face Argentina on November 22 at 1:00 p.m. . ------------------------------------------

Sunday, October 30, 2022

Modern architecture of Qatar - new playground in Dafna

 

A brand-new playground has opened up in Doha. 

It's in the vicinity of the National Theatre and the Post Office. 

Six Qatari landmarks, including the Qatar Post, Qatar University, and Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, are shown in miniature form. 

British-Pakistani artist Shezad Dawood created those  structures with Qatari architect Fatma Al Sehlawi.


Wednesday, October 26, 2022

41-year-old Spanish football fan walking to Qatar missing in Iran

 

Numbers in Qatar - 37 Metro Stations

 

From November 1 - Ehteraz needed ONLY at Health Care Facilities

 

Ehteraz application is now required ONLY when entering healthcare facilities from November 1, 2022. The Council of Ministers and Minister of Interior decided at Amiri Diwan in Doha on October 26, 2022.. Read More


Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Partial Solar Eclipse in Qatar - this is happening now

 

I was not there, but it reminds me of a sunset during which a partial solar eclipse occurred.


What a lovely spiritual and uplifting experience that was in Qatar in 2013!

 


Ras bu Abboud Metro station - Watan 2022 security exercise

 

Friday, October 21, 2022

liquid medicines banned in Indonesia - 99 child death

 

Lekhwiya Force camp building inaugurated - security forces readiness - Watan exercise

 


 To learn more  about  the military in Qatar read  this . 

One month out from Qatar 2022 - Welcome !

 

Kurdish Folk Traditions - DEQ - tattoo art

 

olive harvest season in Palestine

 

Only 1 month to go for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

 

A hidden gem in Doha - Dekitate - a Japanese cake shop


I was overjoyed to discover this Japanese cake shop. It is located near New Salata Park in the Mall.


These cream puffs contain homemade vanilla/matcha cream. Their gentle sweetness is exactly what I like and have been missing here.

Contact info
03 Mall, New Salata, Doha-Qatar, Doha, Qatar
Address
  • 5513 0436
    Mobile

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

New in Qatar-Al Khor Panda Park

 


 After the pandas have completed quarantine, the attraction will reopen to the public.

Sunday, October 16, 2022

Visiting Qatar as a solo female traveller - vlog

 

On her way to Bali, a woman from Warsaw flies to Doha. She stays in a downtown five-star hotel, walks through the city's modern and traditional areas, and has lunch in a luxurious Persian restaurant. At the end of the day, she counts her money and shares some important thoughts.

OFFICIAL: Qatar wins the bid to host the AFC Asian Cup 2023

 

Fans enetering Qatar by their own vehicles

 

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Byzantine-era floor mosaic found by Palestinian farmer

 

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

40 DAYS TO GO for the World's Biggest Sporting Event

 

Famous sheep sculptures by Lalanne at the Katara Hills

 

 By French artist Francois Xavier Lalanne. Located at #Katara_Hills, in cooperation with #QatarMuseums

Francois-Xavier Lalanne, a French artist most renowned for his sheep sculptures, created fantastical animal, flora, and fauna-inspired pieces with frequently concealed functional purposes.

He attended the Académie Julian in Paris to study art. In 1952, he met his future wife Claude Lalanne at his first gallery exhibition. Serge Gainsbourg chose one of her works, "The Man with the Cabbage Head," for the cover of an album in  1976 .

Monday, October 10, 2022

Special effects water shows - 20 November - 18 December - Doha Corniche

 

Wednesday, October 05, 2022

working hours during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - government employees

 

From November 1 to December 19, 2022, the number of government employees will be decreased to 20%, and 80% of employees will work remotely between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Private sector businesses will carry out their regular operations.

Tuesday, October 04, 2022

Arabian Oryx - the national animal of Qatar

 

Monday, October 03, 2022

New Mural at Katara by Cuban artist

 

 The new painting is called "Friends of Qatar and Cuba." The Cuban artist Michel Lopez made it.

It is at Building 15 in Wisdom Square in Katara. It was   inaugurated in the presence of H.E. Mr. Oscar Leon Gonzales, who is the Cuban ambassador to Qatar.

Qatar Rail -company accomodation -behind the scenes -rare video

 

We rarely learn about the daily lives of the working class. This video depicts the living conditions of workers in the modern era. It is about a single company: Qatar Rails.

Friday, September 30, 2022

Qatar fuel prices for October 2022

 

Thursday, September 29, 2022

My Nancy Ajram concert experience in the Mall of Qatar

In a nutshell, I saw the lovely Lebanese singer on the screens on occasion.

  That was my experience, as well as hundreds or thousands of other people who, like me, could not fit into the small arena of the Mall of Qatar.

Zahma is the Arabic word for crowd . It could be heard everywhere: on the metro, in restaurants, and in cafes.

It was a strange idea to invite this extremely popular singer to such a small venue.

Not only was it a small arena, but  the  concert was also free, with no pre-registration required.

In 2018, I attended a free concert by another Arabic pop star, Cheb Khalid. It was a much better organized event that I will always remember fondly.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Enrique Iglesias - Doha Gulf Club - October 21 2022

 


Prices range from QR 350 to QR 1500, with only a few more expensive types of tickets available to those under the age of 21.


This means that a university student here under the age of 21 can only go if she can afford the QR 800 rial ticket.

That is crazy ! 

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Qatar International Art Festival 2022

 

At the Katara Cultural Village, 300 artists from 65 countries exhibit works inspired by football. Along with the art exhibition, there will be live painting from 10 a.m. on Thursday and Friday, and a 'Artistic Fashion Show' on Thursday at 7 p.m.  It's completely free!

Monday, September 26, 2022

Queen of Arab Pop Nancy Ajram will perform at Mall of Qatar

 


 Nancy Ajram will perform at Mall of Qatar on September 29, 2022.



Nancy Ajram, called the "Queen of Arab Pop" by Spotify, will perform at 9 p.m. on the Mall of Qatar's Oasis Stage.


 

Saturday, September 24, 2022

Seventh Time - “Airline of the Year” - Qatar Airways

 

Friday, September 23, 2022

90 new metrolink buses in Qatar

 

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Entry and exit measures to and from Qatar during FIFA World Cup 2022

 

  What is Hayya  card ? The Hayya Card will provide entry to Qatar (for international ticketholders), entry to the stadiums (with a valid match ticket), access to free public transport from 10 November to 23 December 2022 and smart journey planning (via the Hayya app).


 Learn more  about the  HAYYA  CARD

Monday, September 19, 2022

Necktie with geometric camels


Some modern ,abstract camels expressed in geometric shapes . Original art by Alma Wad . It comes with purple background . You can change that now .Great gift for those love camels , geometric art , Middle- Eastern theme . Wear it for a journey /an Arabian night theme party !

A camel safari is the best way to explore Qatar's vast desert

 

Friday, September 16, 2022

Dead Whale Spotted in Qatar

 


 The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC)reports that a dead whale has been sighted by its environmental watchers in the Sealine area.

turtle crossing the road somewhere in Qatar

 


I don't know where it took place. It doesn't happen very often here. Was it a wild animal or a pet that someone let loose?

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Kindergarten closed after death of 4-year-old student

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) will close the private kindergarten where Minsa Mariam Jacob, 4, died on September 11, 2022.

When a KG 1 student from Springfield Kindergarten in Al Wakrah died after suffocating in one of the school buses, it shocked the community and made people angry.

When an Indian girl about the same age died in the same way in 2010, many people said the punishments were too light.

Five year old died in school bus in Japan

 

Kawamoto China a little five  year old  was left on the bus at Kawasaki Kindergarten in Makinohara soon before 9 a.m. on Monday. NHK sources said she died before noon. Masuda Tatsuyoshi drove the bus that day. He apologized Wednesday. The girl was located shortly after 2 p.m., laying at the foot of a third-row seat. Her clothing were on a seat near the entryway.

This terrible  thing happened in Japan just a week before the tragedy in Qatar.
Now I've read that a device is being tested to make sure that no one gets left behind again.

It's fine—I think of it as an extra thing.  It's not hard. Before getting off the bus, check it three times.


But more importantly, employ those who have a heart for kids!



Sunday, September 11, 2022

Tragedy on school bus - 4 year old died in Qatar

It's a horrible death. Perishing in a hot vehicle. It's similar to being cooked alive.

The story is brief. There are two people who have been paid to inspect the school bus.

 A driver  and a   bus  helper   but they  did not do   their  one-minute job !

It is a tragedy that might have been avoided in every way!

Springfield Kindergarten Al Wakrah is an Indian kindergarten .

The employees of the school   transportation didn't discover the young girl until 11:30, when they got back on the bus.
Similar reasons killed another Indian girl in 2009.


When I remember, my gut cramps.My own  child  was  forgotten  on the school bus in 2009 .   She was  noticed  on time by a passer by  .I am so lucky   to  be able   to see her growing up and feel with  other parents for their loss .

  😭
https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/11/09/2022/four-year-old-girl-dies-after-sleeping-off-in-school-bus





















Saturday, September 10, 2022

Aerial views of the lush-green Al Thakira Mangroves -video

 


 Check out this clip featuring Reem Al-Kuthairi, the first woman in Qatar to earn a license to fly for air sport  aviation .She also holds a National Private Pilot License in microlight weight-shift control, making her the first woman in Qatar and the Middle East to do so.




A wedding for two frogs - rain making ritual in Assam - India

 

Wednesday, September 07, 2022

Lusail Super Cup - Amr Diab concert

 

unique radial Columnar basalt in Iran

 


A Middle Eastern geological rarity  .

Basalt pillars with radial growth patterns, Qarahdagh, Meshginshahr . Peacock-rock is the common name for this basaltic formation.

The weekend's expected weather -Qatar

 

nations and their favoruite birds - a quick rhyme by Alma

 What the stork means for Hungarians


 is the   same  as the robin for the English


for the Indians, the peacock


the  eagle for the yenkies


The Japanese  favor  their cranes


 Austrians    their barn swallow


The white-eared bulbul is that  Qatar likes to follow 

The white-eared bubul is common throughout Qatar. It can be found in almost any habitat. Early in the morning, I discovered them in the Aspire park. There were a great number of birds chirping on the plumeria tree that was located at the base of the hill.
Video by :ToToWildlife channel - Thank  you for sharing

Tuesday, September 06, 2022

Official Poster for FIFA World Cup 2022

 

VCUarts Qatar Alumna Bouthayna Al Muftah Designs Official Poster for FIFA World Cup 2022 from VCUQatar on Vimeo.


Bouthayna Al Muftah, a graduate of the VCUarts Qatar program, is the artist behind the official poster for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.


For the first time, a series of posters, totaling eight in number, has been designed specifically for the tournament. Bouthayna is responsible for the design of all of the posters in the series.




Bouthayna discusses both the sources of her inspiration and her goals for the artwork in this video.

Sunday, September 04, 2022

Tracking of an Eagle over a 20 year period

 


 This amazing map shows how a 20-year-old eagle traveled across large areas.

It crossed the countries of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Iraq, and Iran from  Sudan and Eritrea. After that, it headed to Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Afganistan. On his list of stops were included Russia, Georgia, and Armenia. Last but not least, it circled back around to Africa via the Arabian peninsula.


  How many things  this bird saw in his entire lifetime ! Deserts , cities , villages . Mountains and lakes, trees and stars, and clear blue skies are what you'll find here. If only there was a way for us to talk to the birds! How many entertaining and informative stories might they tell us !

Saturday, September 03, 2022

Paratriking over the inland sea of Qatar

 

Thursday, September 01, 2022

Face masks are no longer needed in closed public places

 

No need to wear  face masks indoors  except for  the public transportation  and health  facilities .

It is  great news  !  School  is much easier this way !  Shopping  is more enjoyable ! 


How to share your COVID-19 post vaccination side effects - MoPH Qatar

 

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Date fruit - interesting facts

I visited the 7th Date festival in Doha in August . I tried the date ice cream and bought very cheap date fruit .But I found not much information about this ancient fruit so I decided to write an article about it .



 

After being pollinated, fruits go through five distinct stages of growth, each marked by a distinct change in appearance, feel, scent, and taste. Internationally Arabic words for each stage of date fruit development are generally accepted.


 Hababouk -young and the size of a pea  

 kimri  -hard and green

khalal - ripe, crunchy, and with a moisture content of up to 60 percent  

rutab -ripe, soft, crisp, and succulent, with a moisture content of 35 to 40 percent 

 tamar perfectly ripe,flesh is dry, moisture level is under 20%
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In the Middle East, "seven dates a day keeps the doctor away" is the comparable proverb to "an apple a day keeps the doctor away."

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It contains antioxidants, iron, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, and magnesium.
They are packed with antioxidants that promote heart health, such as carotenoid and phenolic acid.
These may also have brain-protective properties.
(More research is required)
It contains fibers that help with bowel movements.
 
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The bone-hard seeds are roasted as a substitute for coffee, and ground into flour as animal feed.
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Pressed into baskets or crates and buried in sand, it can be kept for up to two years.
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 The Date Palm is one of the most beneficial trees on the planet. An adult date palm yields 150-300 kg of fruit per year.

In its fourth to fifth year, the growing tree begins to bear fruit. It is at its most productive in its 30th year. Around the age of 100, productivity and vitality begin to decline.

They used to plant 100 trees per hectare, and such land is worth 12 times as much as cereal land.
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The most expensive date type in the world is the wrinkled  and dark   colored Ajwa date, which grows only in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
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Egypt is the world's leading producer of date fruit.
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Tamara is a female given name most often derived from "Tamra" (Arabic: tamrah) and the plural form "Tamar" (Arabic: tamr)=generic name of the fruit "date", "date palm", or "palm tree"

Monday, August 29, 2022

Summer season's last star spotted - gradual end of the summer

 


The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) reports that on Wednesday morning, the Suhail's star "Al-Tarf" appeared for the first time since the summer began.


When the temperature drops and the likelihood of precipitation increases, it means summer is winding down  gradually in the coming months .

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However, in my experience, pleasant springlike weather doesn't arrive until beyond the middle of November.


There will be less heat in the mornings and evenings till then. Breakfast and dinner on the patio are regular October occurrences. However, we eat lunch inside.


Thursday, August 25, 2022

Venues for entertainment during the FIFA World Cup Qatar2022

 

HMC’s Blood Donor Centers in urgent need of O- blood

 

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

checkout-free store at Al Meera Qatar

 

Using overhead cameras and sensors, the software in the checkout-free stores automatically identifies the items picked up or returned and creates a virtual shopping cart for each shopper. The customer can place the items in their pocket, bag, purse, or simply carry them, and the software will charge the cost of the purchased items directly from the customer's credit card as soon as they leave the store. Customers' time spent purchasing a drink or snack will be reduced from minutes to seconds.

Saturday, August 20, 2022

New Products made in Qatar -2022

 

A reservoir of natural groundwater, 60 kilometers north of Doha, serves as the organic source and bottling center for Rayyan. Once the water is extracted from this beneficial underground aquifer. Rayyan's simply natural and satisfying taste is preserved through a refined filtration process. Before bottling in a variety of sizes to meet your needs,the zero-chlorine system keeps the pure water light and refreshing. Spreadable Feta Cheese

Lulu Xpress at Metro station of DECC

 

Monday, August 15, 2022

Race horses swimming - Al Shaqab

 

Sunday, August 14, 2022

Entry into Qatar for visitors will require a "Hayya Card" beginning November 1, 2022

 

  • Beginning on November 1, 2022, visitors to Qatar will require a "Hayya Card" to enter the country.

  •  A Hayya Card allows a person to remain in Qatar until January 23, 2023. 

  • The first-ever FIFA World Cup in the Arab world is expected to attract more than 1.7 million people to Qatar.

  •  Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup from November 21 to December 18. 

  • Entry into Qatar will require a "Hayya Card" beginning November 1, 2022.

  •  A Hayya Card will be valid until January 23, 2023

  •   Citizens  and  residents may leave and enter as usual during this time .

  • Fans from neighboring nations who intend to come and depart on the same day can stay for one day, according to Kuwari.

Friday, August 12, 2022

Our devices and the time since ...

 

100 Days to Go - Qatar Airways promo buses in Europe

 


  Qatar Airways will present 'The Journey Tour' beginning in London on 13 August. Fans may test their abilities against Neymar Jr., learn about Qatar and the FIFA World CupTM, and meet Sama, the first MetaHuman cabin staff. 


The Qatar Airways-branded bus will be shown in different European locations for World Cup fans to visit.

Fans may share their experiences on social media with the hashtag #FlyToQatar2022 to win match tickets and all-inclusive Qatar Airways travel packages to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM.


Team Qatar star Moaaz Ibrahim wins silver of men's discus throwing

 

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Sunset with palm trees and trampoline

 


Sunset with palm trees and trampoline . This photo was taken in Doha , Qatar in a park near the Museum of Islamic Art . The warm colors reflect the typical Middle Eastern atmosphere while the bars of the trampolines give a modern geometric feel . Original photo by Alma Wad .

 Available on different  items .

Last Day to visit the annual Date Festival at Souq Waqif Doha

 Today, at Al Ahmad Square in Souq Waqif, the 7th Local Dates Festival will come to an end.


More than 81 local farms are taking part and offering different kinds of local dates. The 15-day event was put on by the Department of Agricultural Affairs in the Ministry of Municipality.


 Today, from 3 to 9 p.m., people can go to the festival.


 

Monday, August 08, 2022

The Bay café owner at Doha Metro - mini interview

 


It is an Arabic  speaking   video   with English  subtitles  

Saturday, August 06, 2022

Lusail Tram - ground power supply

 

Wednesday, August 03, 2022

Tuesday, August 02, 2022

Numbers in Qatar - Ports performance July 2022

 

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