Qatar Foundation’s inaugural Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts kicked off amid much fanfare on Thursday. The Festival, which is running at the Education City until December 2, will celebrate the cultural heritage and arts of Arab-Islamic civilisations in many forms.
In celebration of La Mar Doha’s sixth anniversary, acclaimed Peruvian Chef Gastón Acurio unveiled an exclusive preview of La Mar Around The World - a thoughtfully curated, family-style sharing menu that masterfully honoured the rich global influences that have shaped La Mar’s iconic and signature cuisine.
Wim Hof ‘The Iceman’ will join forces with a distinguished group of musicians, healers, and human rights advocates for a two-day charity event in Doha to raise funds to support Palestinian families and children escaping Gaza.
The Super Sale is back at Doha Festival City, and this year, it’s bigger and better than ever! From November 28 to 30, Doha Festival City is transforming into a shopper’s paradise with 100+ incredible offers across fashion, accessories, lifestyle, and more. Here are seven reasons why you shouldn’t miss it.
The Hamad Bin Khalifa Charitable Foundation, a private foundation for public benefit that aims to contribute to social and human development in Qatar and abroad, has officially been established. The Foundation will aim to improve the standard of living of needy people, especially Qataris. A sum of QAR20m has been allocated to the Foundation.
Qatar’s Department of Meteorology has said that the weather inshore in the country until 6pm today will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with a chance of scattered and thundery rain. The department added that the night would be relatively cold. It warned people of strong winds and asked them to expect thundery rains in places.
Qatar has welcomed the ceasefire deal between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, which took effect after 14 months of cross-border fighting that has killed thousands of people. The country hoped it would lead to a similar agreement to stop Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar recently hosted a heartwarming evening to celebrate culture, community, and gratitude. The event brought together over 210 guests, including representatives from the US Embassy Doha, government officials, sponsors, members, and business leaders, to foster connections and highlight the shared values of collaboration and appreciation.
The Lusail International Circuit (LIC) is set to organise one of the last races on the F2 calendar, the feeder series for Formula 1 races, on Wednesday. LIC will provide aspiring F2 drivers with a challenging proving ground as they vie for glory and seek to catch the eye of Formula 1 team principals.
Tickets for two major tennis tournaments the country hosts every year — Qatar TotalEnergies Open and Qatar ExxonMobil Open — have gone on sale. Action in the women’s and men’s tournaments will be held at the Khalifa International Tennis Complex in February 2025.
A Qatari Amiri Air Force aircraft arrived at the Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday, carrying emergency medical supplies and medicines provided by the Qatar Fund for Development. The aircraft landed as part of Qatar’s air bridge to Lebanon to assist people in their current humanitarian crisis.
Front Row Live, the three-day fashion and beauty celebration by Doha Festival City, in collaboration with Harper’s Bazaar Qatar, highlighted creativity, sustainability, and Qatar’s dynamic fashion culture, marking a milestone in the mall’s transformative journey.
Al Abdulghani Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota and Lexus in Qatar, has signed a new agreement with Qatar Airways to continue supplying innovative passenger and commercial vehicles in support of Qatar Airways’ daily operations. The agreement marked a significant milestone as the partnership has entered its 20th year.
The Qatar Olympic Committee honoured the country’s best sportsmen and women, as well as managers and institutions, during the 2024 Sports Excellence Awards on Sunday. While star high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim was named the Male Athlete of the Year, airgun shooter Amal Mohammed Mahmoud was chosen as the Female Athlete of the Year.
The Lusail International Circuit, which will host the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2024, has announced the list of fan activities for the event, which will run from November 29 to December 1. From fun events and entertainment activities to F1 Fan Forum, Pit Stop Challenge, and music concerts, there is something for every one in the family.
