Al Jazeera Children’s Channel (JCC) brings a unique variety of television shows during the Holy month of Ramadan. Produced in-house with great attention to story-telling and animation, these shows cover a wide range of subjects relevant to the young Arab generation. Every show is designed to be interactive and reflective of JCC’s strategy to provide […]
Archive | July, 2012
Qatar Foundation: Siemens to Supply Innovative Tram System
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development has taken a step towards a car-free site with an order for the turnkey construction of a tram system from Siemens Rail Systems. The system will be installed on Qatar Foundation’s campus in Doha and serve 25 stations across the site. When completed, the Avenio trams will […]
Katara Prepares Master Surprises for Garangaoh
Katara, the Cultural Village prepares for Garangaoh festivities scheduled to take place at 7:00pm on Thursday 2nd August. Katara will celebrate Garangaoh for the second consecutive year, engaging children in a variety of fun games and activities which will take place across Katara’s grounds. Families will gather their children in the courtyard, which is located […]
The new Marhaba Autumn Issue has hit the stores now!!
The new Marhaba is now available in selected outlets. See below for where you can buy the latest one! Supermarkets Carrefour Family Food Centre Lulu Hypermarket Megamart Shoprite Bookstores Abu Karbal Bookshop I Spy Bookshop Jarir Bookstore La Mundi Bookshop Other City Center – Doha JG Sandwich Cellar Museum of Islamic Art Naaz Stores Qatar […]
Bringing the spirit of Qatar to the London 2012 Olympics
The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) House called ‘Bayt Qatar’ – meaning ‘the House of Qatar’ – overlooks the River Thames and has now officially opened its doors to visitors, athletes and media. Guests were welcomed at the opening by HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Secretary General of Qatar Olympic Committee. Bayt Qatar brings […]
Qatar Airways takes Iftar to the skies
Throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan, Qatar Airways will bring a taste of Qatari hospitality to the skies by offering guests who are fasting a specially designed Iftar box. The box consists of traditional and local gastronomical delights traditionally associated with breaking of the fast. In addition to water, laban, dates and sweets to enjoy […]
ROTA celebrates Ramadan with Community Iftar at Qatar Foundation for Elderly Care
To recognise the true meaning of Ramadan, volunteers from Qatar’s leading educational non-profit organisation Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) are observing the Holy Month by participating in three special Community Iftar events in Doha. As Ramadan is a time of sharing and caring for all Muslims, ROTA volunteers broke their fast on Wednesday 25th July […]
Criollo – For bespoke, handmade chocolates
Intercontinental Doha The City’s boutique chocolatier, Criollo, creates bespoke, handmade hampers to mark the hotel’s first Ramadan since it’s opening in February 2012. These unique creations are made up of an assortment of chocolates, including dark chocolate options and delicacies made with cumin and other traditional flavours not found anywhere else in Doha. Ideal for […]
Vintage, exclusive fashion accessories from Pink Fudge
Operated out of Dubai, by appointment only, Pink Fudge is the online shopping destination for fashion lovers who dream of owning a timeless piece…without the waiting list. A unique concept, Pink Fudge offers timeless pieces and vintage accessories so high in demand that they can’t be found on shelves anywhere – such as the iconic […]
Qatar Airways expands African Network to Kilimanjaro
Qatar Airways has further expanded operations in Africa with yesterday’s launch of daily scheduled flights to Kilimanjaro – its 18th gateway on the diverse Continent and second destination in Tanzania. Operating via the Tanzanian capital of Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro takes Qatar Airways’ global network up to 118 destinations and also marks yet another move […]
Weekly Roundup for July 26th
Photo of the week The canon goes off to mark Iftar, as spectators watch on the Corniche. Something to do at the weekend Check out whats happening at The Pearl-Qatar and hotels around Doha for excellent Iftar and Sohour choices. Tweet of the week @Dina Abou Salem @dinaabousalem Where else besides the wide desert skies […]
Cinema Listings for 26th July – 2nd August
City Center-Doha Cinema (4483 9064) The Keeper (Action): noon, 14:00, 20:00, 22:00, midnight (VIP); 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 21:00, 23:00 Tinker Bell and the Secret of the Wings (3D)(Animation): 11:00, 12:45, 14:30, 19:45, 21:30, 23:15 Choose (Crime): 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 19:30, 21:30, 23:30 The Amazing Spiderman (3D) (Action): 11:45, 12:30, 14:30, 15:15, 20:15, 21:15, 23:00, midnight […]
Experience Iftar 55 floors high at InterContinental Doha The City
Through the Holy Month of Ramadan you could break your fast at InterContinental Doha The City, located on the 55th and 56th floor of the West Bay skyscraper. Additionally you could also experience Iftar at The Square, similarly situated at the skyscraper, though on the second floor. At Strata, you will enjoy a contemporary take […]
Ramadan is an occasion for culinary delights at The Pearl-Qatar
Burj Al-Hamam The Burj Al-Hamam is located in a spacious and idyllic corner in Porto Arabia’s 1 La Croisette and it boasts exclusive Iftar and Suhour a la carte menu, with live entertainment to enchant Suhour diners. Al-Tabkha For a more casual taste of Lebanon, Al-Tabkha restaurant offers healthy homemade Lebanese cuisine in a family […]
Mouth-watering Iftar fare at Sharq Village and Spa and La Cigale Hotel
Having being generously invited to experience a variety of Iftars being held at the various hotels in Doha during the Ramadan period, representatives of the Marhaba team dropped by the Sharq Village and Spa, as well as La Cigale Hotel yesterday – and both venues turned out to be everything they promise! At either location, […]
Summer Courses at VCUQatar a hit with students
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar’s July Summer Art and Design Community Classes by noted local and international instructors were a great success with the students. The three-week Design Intensive course for students 16 and above had them explore traditional art media, digital media and photography as part of portfolio development. They also created individual projects […]
HMC Campaign to Encourage Organ Donation
This Ramadan, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) focuses on the social and medical benefits of organ donation. HMC launched its groundbreaking organ donation promotion campaign for the Holy Month of Ramadan at City Center-Doha Mall on Saturday July the 21st under the patronage of Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani. The campaign will see six information […]
Hyatt Plaza’s Fast-a-Thon was a success!
250 expatriates of 13 different nationalities registered at the Fast-a-Thon which turned out to be a huge success! This event was previously blogged and representatives from the Marhaba team participated to help the children of Niger and fasted all day last Saturday. It was definitely a first time for some of us and it was […]
Summer entertaining made simple at jones the grocer
jones the grocer, the Australian gourmet food emporium that recently opened its doors in Doha for the first time, has created a quick and easy recipe for food lovers to make at home this summer. True to the brand’s origin, the recipes reflect jones the grocer’s modern Australian cuisine with fresh, uncomplicated natural ingredients that […]
Katara Art Studios and Education Workshop Building launched
Katara, on July 18, opened the doors to the Katara Art Studios and Education Workshop Building, situated at the heart of the creative zone, located in Building 19. Katara Art Studios (KAS) is a fully equipped art studio, a lounge library and two workshop rooms where educational programs in visual arts will be delivered and […]
