As Qatar is gearing up its preparations to mark the National Sport Day (NSD), the new National Sport Day website http://www.sportday.qa has been launched. The website is available in English and Arabic. Qatar is one of the few countries worldwide to dedicate a specific public holiday for sport. The website represents an interface containing all […]
Archive | December, 2012
Doha Trade Fair 1 – 10 January
Doha Trade Fair, held at the the Doha Exhibition Center, is Qatar’s biggest shopping carnival, and is a chance to find unusual brands from international exhibitors. The fair is under the patronage of HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani, Chairman of Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised by the Qatar Tourism Authority […]
A Harley in their Sights?
Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation has launched the QMMF Children Academy at Losail International Circuit and invited students of Al Khor International School to attend the opening event. Twenty students aged from six to eleven years old had their first experience of riding a bike under the eagle eye of instructor Mark Schulz and perhaps the […]
‘Think Again’ New Awareness Campaign Aims To Dispel Myths Around Cervical Cancer
The Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) launched a nationwide cervical cancer awareness campaign in an effort to educate women in Qatar about the disease. The new ‘Think Again’ campaign aims to dispel myths and misconceptions that currently surround cervical cancer and help women to make well-informed decisions about their health. While many women […]
A Roundup of the Weekend and New Year’s Celebrations
Look forward to the New Year and celebrate in style at one of Qatar’s many hotels and restaurants offering something special for the occasion. From a quiet meal to a great party there is something to suit everyone. Enjoy from the selection below, but for the full picture visit the relevant websites or contact the […]
Innovation with the Imagine Cup Qatar 2013
Students in Qatar to compete globally, applying innovation in technology to address world challenges Platinum sponsor of the forthcoming Microsoft Imagine Cup Qatar 2013; Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO) entered into an agreement to support youth competing in the Qatar round of the world’s premier student technology challenge. QAPCO’s support for the competition is based on […]
Cinema Listings for 27 December – 3 January 2013
City Center-Doha Cinema (4483 9064) Life of Pi (Drama/Action): 11:30, 14:00, 16:30, 19:00, 21:30, midnight, (3D): 14:45, 20:30, 01:00 Playing for Keeps (3D/Comedy): 10:30, 12:45, 15:00, 17:15, 19:30, 21:45, midnight Abdo Mota (Arabic): 11:15, 13:15, 15:15, 19:15, 21:15, 23:15 Code Name: Geronimo (Action/Drama): noon, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 22:00, midnight Truth or Dare (Horror/Thriller): 11:45, 13:45, 15:45, 17:45, 19:45, 21:45, […]
Make ‘step into health’ your New Years Resolution
Targeting core groups who do not exercise or walk on a regular basis, organisers Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) and RasGas Company Limited (RasGas) will provide a complimentary pedometer device to registered participants in Aspire Zone Foundation’s brand new ‘step into health’ programme that kicked off on 22 December. Designed to inspire and urge Qatar’s people to […]
Start the New Year at the Qatar Exxonmobil Open 2013 Tennis Tournament
Stars Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer will descend upon the courts of the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in the Qatari capital for what will be the first major tennis tournament on the 2013 global calendar.For Spaniard Nadal, the former world number one, it will mark a comeback to major competitive tennis after six […]
Family Friday at Mathaf
Looking ahead to the weekend is a favourite occupation for everyone and for school children in particular. Keeping them occupied can be a costly business but the ‘Family Fridays’ at Mathaf Arab Museum of Modern Art provide free creativity and fun for the whole family. With many relatives and friends here for the festive season, […]
The Art of Giving Generously
A Super Size Donation by Qatar Charity Qatar Charity (QC) has inaugurated the world’s largest donation box at Katara to help sponsor 1,000 orphans for a year. The box, at seven metres long by four metres wide and four metres high, has already entered the Guinness Book of World Records. Filling it will be a […]
Qatar’s route to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2013 mapped
Qatar will face Oman and Australia in the Asian qualifying rounds for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Tahiti 2013. The draw, which was held on Thursday, 20 December took place at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, Official Hotel Partner of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2013 – AFC Qualifiers. Hamad Al Mannai, Tournament Director and Vice […]
Flags Galore
Flags Galore Qatar’s National Day last week on the 18th December provided a spectacular parade; fireworks, illuminations to rival the best and of course thousands of flags. Hung, painted or waved maroon and white were definitely the ‘in’ colours and many buildings are still displaying them. Qatar’s flag is unique among flags, as it […]
The Elephant in the Room
The many festive events and holidays in the latter part of the year – and those yet to come – have provided us all with the perfect opportunity to indulge. The valiant refusals of those pound piling treats on a working day are thrown to the winds, and an interesting aspect of the human psyche […]
Yuletide Roundup 2012 – See what’s cooking this Christmas
Oryx Rotana Winter Wonderland at the Choices Join us on Tuesday, 25 December for a sumptuous Christmas Day brunch, featuring traditional turkey with all the trimmings, plus a full selection of themed food corners and live cooking stations. Brunch is QR 249 for food and QR 324 for food and house beverages. Christmas Eve Dinner at the Choices Experience a festive styled […]
Cinema Listings for 20 December – 27 December
City Center-Doha Cinema (4483 9064) Universal Soldier 4 (Action): 19:15, 21:30, 23:45 Rise of the Guardians (Animation): noon, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00 The Impossible (Action): 11:30, 14:00, 16:30, 19:00, 21:30, midnight Dabangg (Hindi): 11:15, 13:45, 16:15, 18:45, 21:15, 23:45 Twilight Saga 2 (Drama): 11:15, 15:30, 19:45, midnight Killing Them Softly (Thriller): 20:00, 22:00, midnight Jack Reacher (Action): noon, 13:00, 14:45, 15:45, 17:30, […]
Record-breaking Olympian wins against a horse and inspires students in Doha
Sasol concludes second chapter of Definitely Able campaign with Oscar Pistorius Sasol, the international integrated energy and chemical company, confirmed its commitment to social development in Qatar by hosting another Definitely Able campaign initiative, featuring Oscar Pistorius, Olympic semi-finalist, Paralympic gold medallist, and world record holder. The defining moment of Pistorius’ participation was winning the […]
Doha’s leading business hotel recognised its corporate clients with an exquisite event
Oryx Rotana held its Corporate Clients event, an event dedicated to recognize and appreciate its corporate clients and media in a glamorous ‘Dinner on the Clouds’ themed night that was held at Jade Ballroom at the hotel. Kevork Deldelian, General Manager of Oryx Rotana, along with his dedicated team members, hosted and greeted the guests […]
Katara Reveals New Website Identity
The Cultural Village celebrates Qatar’s National Day with a new look and feel! In celebration of Qatar National Day on 18 December, Katara launches a new website design and image on the evening of Monday, 17 December. The new look and feel is aimed at increasing and enhancing communication with the public as well as […]
