To mark its first anniversary, Anima Gallery is set to showcase a collection of...
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Anima Summer Exhibition
To mark its first anniversary, Anima Gallery is set to showcase a collection of selected artworks on 26 May 2013. Anima Summer Exhibition will feature chosen artworks from the different exhibitions held at Anima Gallery in the past year, in addition to newly acquired pieces by by Jason Martin, Thaier Hilal, Nadim Karam, and Helidon […]
Ooredoo Launches MoneyGram Promotion
Ooredoo has launched a new MoneyGram promotion with Ooredoo Mobile Money, which lets customers send money home for only QR 1, until 3 June 2013. Previous MoneyGram offers have been targeted at specific countries. Now taking into account the popularity of the service and the increasing number of customers, Ooredoo Mobile Money is providing a […]
New reception area at Jaidah Service Centre
Jaidah Automotive has launched a new state-of-the-art service reception area in the Jaidah Service Center located at the Industrial area, street 24, between East Industrial Street and Al Wakalat Street. Features include: Four times larger than the old one Less waiting time – can deal with 12 customers simultaneously Complimentary Wi-Fi and computers available for […]
‘Passport to Passion’ Challenge to Deliver Action-packed Finale
This weekend marks the culmination of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development’s ‘Passport to Passion’ challenge. The event will take place at the Awsaj Academy pitch at Qatar Foundation’s main campus on Friday 24 May and Saturday 25 May 2013, and will provide another opportunity for youngsters to demonstrate their footballing prowess. The […]
Qatar Airways Cargo Plans Major Expansions
Qatar Airways Cargo has welcomed three new Airbus A330-200F freighter to its fleet of seven aircraft. The new A330’s have replaced three Airbus A300 freighters that the airline has phased out of the fleet to make way for the new state-of-the-art aircraft. Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer, said: The arrival of the […]
Painting Contest to Mark WED Celebrations
As part of World Environment Day (WED) celebrations, a painting competition will be conducted at Friends of the Environment Centre (FEC) on 24 May and 25 May 2013. The painting contest is open to all age groups, and the theme for this year is ‘I love Planet Earth’. Those wishing to participate in the contest […]
Qatar Sports Film Festival from Tomorrow
The very first sports film festival in the region will take place this weekend in Qatar. A joint initiative by The Youth Company and Qatar Olympic & Sports Museum, Qatar Sports Film Festival (QSFF) will be held at ALRIWAQ DOHA exhibition space on 24 – 25 May 2013. QSFF is a two-day festival that includes […]
Cinema Listings 23 May – 29 May 2013
City Center-Doha Cinema (4483 9064) Fast & Furious 6 (2D): 10.30 pm, 11.30 pm, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 5.30 pm, 7.30 pm, 8.30 pm, 10.30 pm, 11.30 pm, 1 am. [VIP GOLD]: 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm, 8 pm, 11 pm Street Dance All Star (2D): 12.30 pm, 2.45 pm, 5 pm, 7.15 pm […]
First Qatari Summits Mount Everest
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulla Al Thani, Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) brand ambassador, returns victorious after becoming the first Qatari to summit the world’s highest mountain-Mount Everest at an altitude of 8,848 m. Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani was accompanied by his friends – Raed Zidan, first Palestinian man to summit Mt Everest, Masoud Mohammad, Raha […]
Qatar Shell, Bedaya to launch ‘Enterprise Challenge Qatar 2013′
Qatar Shell has signed an MoU with Bedaya Centre to launch ‘Enterprise Challenge Qatar 2013’, a programme designed to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship and develop business knowledge amongst young people. Enterprise Challenge Qatar 2013 will be open to students from all of Qatar’s universities, as well as a separate programme for high schools […]
HMC and PHCC to Revalidate Credentials of All Consultant Doctors
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has entered into an agreement with Medical Validation Ireland (MVIrl), a consortium of renowned international certifying authorities, to revalidate the qualifications, credentials and practices of all its consultant doctors, and those of the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC). The program officially began this week with a three-day visit to Doha by […]
HMC to Mark ‘World No Tobacco Day’
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) will mark world No Tobacco Day later this month with a series of workshops and education activities for the public. Organized by the Smoking Cessation Clinic at HMC, the event is being held in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) under the theme ‘Ban Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship’. Every […]
Summer Multi Activity Week at Sherborne Qatar
Sherborne Qatar will hold a Summer Multi Activity Week from 30 June to 4 July 2013. The fun packed week covers exciting activities including sports, art & craft, cookery, and iPad movie making. Date: 30 June to 4 July 2013 Time: 8 am to 2 pm Location: Sherborne Qatar Booking in advance is essential, QR1250 […]
Mall of Qatar Set to Open in 2015
The QR3 billion Mall of Qatar is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2015, developer UrbaCon Trading & Contracting (UCC) announced in a press conference held on 21 May 2013. Construction on the project has been underway since 2012 and is proceeding on schedule. The mall is expected to welcome an estimated 20 […]
Marhaba’s Guide to the Weekend 23 May – 25 May 2013
What’s on in Qatar this weekend? There’s a lot to please any taste – sports activities, art exhibitions, music concerts, nightlife and much more – all in one weekend. Here’s Marhaba’s Guide to the Weekend to get you out and about in Qatar this weekend. Seafood Delight at Oryx Rotana From lobster, prawns and shrimps to freshly shucked oyster […]
Summer programme at Fun First Nursery
Fun First Nursery has some exciting events lined up for this summer! The nursery has announced a five-day Summer School Programme to be held in four batches in July 2013. Activities include: Let’s Bake Sundays Art Attack Mondays Water Fun @ The Ritz Tuesdays Wacky Wednesdays Messy Thursdays The programme is open for 1 – […]
Ooredoo and Messi Team Up for Children’s Health
Ooredoo and the Leo Messi Foundation announced on 20 May 2013 a trailblazing new initiative to support mobile health clinics around the world to provide medical aid for children in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. At a special ceremony in Doha, Ooredoo Chairman Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al-Thani and football […]
Full Moon Drumming with Patrick Dilley
Here is something really exciting for this weekend. Join Patrick Dilley, the South African drummer, at Arabian Adventure Qatar (AAQ) desert camp for a full moon drumming! Entry to the event is at QR 220 per person. The package includes overnight desert safari, optional dune bashing, drinks and a sumptuous barbecue meal. Patrick plays many […]
Qatar Tourism Authority to Participate in IMEX 2013
Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) is participating in the eleventh edition of IMEX, the world’s leading gathering of experts in incentive travel, exhibitions and events, to meet with some of Europe’s top travel agents and buyers in the Meetings, Incentive, Conference and Exhibition (MICE) industry. IMEX 2013 will be held from 21 May to 23 May […]
Texas A&M at Qatar Receives Top National Research Awards
Texas A&M at Qatar was recognised with 17 research awards at the Qatar National Research Fund’s (QNRF) 5th annual forum. The awards represent $17.8 million in research funding under QNRF’s 6th cycle of the National Priorities Research Programme (NPRP). The programme also recognised the engineering university’s faculty and staff with two accolades, ‘Best Researcher of […]
