Qatar’s first youth-run social enterprise The Youth Company is running a conference called ‘Youth Change Everything’ on Friday the 2nd and Saturday 3rd of March. The conference has been organised in partnership with INJAZ Qatar, which provides hands-on learning in finance and leadership, and is sponsored by Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB). Emad Mansour (below), […]
Archive | February, 2012
Hussain Al Jasmi live in concert at the MIA Park Cancelled
Unfortunately, Hussain Al Jasmi’s concert has been postponed due to the critical circumstances some Arab countries are going through currently. Refunds for tickets purchased online will be done automatically, otherwise ticket refunds will be available from 10:30 am – 1 pm Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th and from 12 pm – 7pm on Thursday 15th. […]
Qatar Stars League Launches Qatar United
Football stars from Qatar Stars League (QSL), Pedro Miguel de Carvalho and John Benson from Al Ahli, and Anderson Martins and Adriano Ferreira from El Jaish sports club, joined forces on Monday 13th February 2012 to launch Qatar United. There will be a game between Al Ahli and El Jaish sports club on Friday 9th […]
Brookings Doha Center
The Brookings Doha Center cordially invite you to one of their discussions on Wednesday 29th February from 6 pm – 7:30 pm in West Bay. The topic is ‘The Arab Revolutions, Political Islam, and Democratic Transitions’. Speaking at the discussion will be Gilles Kepel who is both a Professor at the Institute of Political Studies […]
St David’s Day Welsh Ball
It’s National Welsh Day soon! The Diplomatic Club invites you to attend the St David’s Day Welsh Society Ball on Thursday March 1st at 7pm. There will be cocktails on the terrace and then a four course dinner including drinks. The cost of the tickets is QR450. For reservations and inquiries, please email sdsqatar@gmail.com. The […]
Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East
Calling all motor enthusiasts – there’s a race on this weekend! On Friday the 2nd and Saturday the 3rd of March, Qatar’s motor racing fans can enjoy the action-packed thrill of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East as it debuts at Losail International Circuit. There will be a grandstand for the general public so […]
Between Two Cultures at the Visual Art Section
The Visual Art Section at Katara offer an open invitation to see their latest exhibition, called Between Two Cultures on Monday the 27th of March at 7pm. The gallery has gathered seven different artists from the Islamic and western worlds to enter into an intercultural dialogue. The exhibit invites the viewer to look at things […]
Jonas Kaufmann & Maestro Rieder at Katara Opera House
On Wednesday the 29th of February at 8pm, Jonas Kaufmann and Maestro Jochen Rieder will be performing with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra at the Opera House, Building 16, Katara. Dr Emad Sultan, Cultural Affairs Director said, ‘We are bringing the best of music and cultures under one roof and are proud to host Jonas Kaufmann […]
Turkey a Model for the New Arab States?
The latest Doha Debate was held in Istanbul, Turkey on the 12th of February. They were debating whether or not Turkey is a good model for the new Arab states. 59% of the audience said no, but a new poll commissioned by the Doha Debates, who are hosted and funded by Qatar Foundation for Education, […]
Qatar National Baja
This Saturday the 25th February is the Qatar National Baja. On 25th February 2012, QatarMotor and Motorcycle Federation will host the Qatar National Baja at Sealine. There are three different categories: 4×4, motorcycles and quads. Scrutineering and Administration was on Thursday and on Friday there will be briefings at the QMMF offices. The official start will be on […]
Pearls, Harrods and FIFA
What do Pearls, Harrods and FIFA have in common? Qatar, of course! Qatar’s economy used to depend on pearling before oil was discovered, Qatar bought Harrods two years ago and Doha is set to host the FIFA World Cup in 2022. Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar (VCUQ) are holding a lecture about Doha at 6pm on […]
The Weekly Round up 23/2/2012
Quotation of the Week ‘By 2022 you will see a new Doha, a new Qatar, but then again if you went 10 years ago and you come back now you will see a new Doha and new Qatar and that’s the interesting part, Qatar’s been developing over the past 10, 15, 20 years at a […]
Al Balad Restaurant in Financial Square
Marhaba was invited to the official opening of a new Lebanese restaurant, Al Balad, the latest offering from Al Mannai Hospitality. Located in Financial Square on C Ring Road, close to Muntazah Signal, the restaurant has a large outdoor seating area, and a relaxed ambience and modern décor inside. The first Al Balad restaurant was […]
Akram Khan Company Presents “Vertical Road”
The British Council in collaboration with Katara invite you attend “Vertical Road” by Akram Khan. It will be performed at 8pm from 27th to 28th February 2012 in Katara Drama Theatre. For the first time, the famous choreographer Akram Khan has come to Qatar with his latest contemporary ensemble work. Khan has assembled a cast […]
Brookings Doha Center
Brookings Doha Center invites you to attend a lecture on Thursday 23rd of February, 2012, called The Role of the UN Human Rights System, International Norms and the Transformation of the Middle East. The lecture is a joint Brookings Doha Center and Qatar University Policy Discussion. Speaking at the lecture will be HE Dr Ali […]
Qatar Museums Authority Announce New Exhibition on Olympic History
Qatar Museums Authority (QMA) has announced a partnership with institutes in Germany and Greece to create an exhibition called Olympia: Myth – Cult – Games to tie in with their bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. After appearing in Berlin, the exhibition will be shown in Doha at Al Riwaq (the exhibition hall […]
Doha 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games Plans
Last week the Doha 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games Bid Committee travelled to Switzerland to deliver the bid for the Summer Olympics and Paralympics 2020. And now they have revealed their plans to host an accessible, fan friendly Games that focuses on using existing and already planned sports venue. HE Sheikh Saoud with Fahad Juma, […]
New Infiniti Showroom
The new Infiniti Showroom has been opened by Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co, the exclusive distributor of Nissan, Infiniti & Renault in Qatar. Above is Gilles Normand, Corporate Vice President, Africa, Middle East and India and Hisham Al Mana, Chairman of Saleh Al Hamaed AL Mana Co. As the fastest growing Japanese luxury automobile […]
Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition
This week the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition returns to Doha Exhibition Center to showcase and sell luxury jewellery and watches. This year, the exhibition will be from the 20th to the 26th of February, 2012. The exhibition attracts internationally known jewellers, watch-makers and collectors and shows the latest international fashions. Marhaba took a look […]
Psychiatry Open Day at Hamad Medical Corporation
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is holding an open day lecture in their Psychiatry Department on Wednesday the 22nd of February, 2012. They want to raise awareness about depression so that people will be able to recognise the causes and symptoms and know how to treat the illness. The lecture will be from 5:30pm to 7:30pm […]
