Total announced the participation of eight Qatari young leaders in the first session of its ‘Alreyada, Connecting Young Leaders 2013’ seminar, to be held under the patronage of HE Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development of the UAE, from Wednesday 3 April – Saturday 6 April 2013 in […]
Archive | March, 2013
QTA and Stenden University Qatar Offer Tourism Programme
Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and Stenden University Qatar signed a Letter of Agreement to initiate a new training programme to develop professional tour guides for Qatar. The Letter of Agreement was signed by QTA Chairman, Issa Bin Mohamad Al Mohannadi, and Stenden University Qatar President, Wayne Johnson. Also in attendance from Stenden University Qatar were […]
British Council Launches Radio Show on QBS
The British Council has launched a popular international Radio Show called The Selector, which broadcasts via QBS Radio in Qatar every Sunday on FM 97.5 from 4 pm to 6 pm. The show is part of the programme of Qatar-UK 2013, a yearlong creative collaboration between UK and Qatar, which aims to celebrate and exchange art, […]
CHI AL SHAQAB 2013 Round Up
The Concours Hippique International (CHI) AL SHAQAB came to an end yesterday Saturday 30 March 2013 at Al Shaqab. Over the course of four days, the global equestrian event included endurance, show jumping and dressage contests. Having the chance to watch some of the best horses and riders in the world, spectators were delighted to […]
QIFF 2013 Round Up
The Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) drew over 18,000 visitors (unprecedented number of visitors at QIFF) to the Museum of Islamic Art Park (MIA Park) so far. The four-day festival is brought to Qatar by Qatar Tourism Authority and Qatar Airways. QIFF 2013 isn’t only a food festival but also a fun-filled festival. Activities include […]
‘Next Generation Humanitarian Technology’ Lecture
This unique talk, given by the world’s foremost expert on humanitarian technology, Dr Patrick Meier, explores the rise of digital humanitarian response and describes how new technologies are radically reshaping the entire humanitarian space. The presentation explains why human computing and artificial intelligence are key to developing the next generation of humanitarian technologies. Taking place […]
Marhaba’s Guide to the Week 31 March – 3 April 2013
Qatar Career Fair Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development will be looking to recruit nationals for a host of exciting career opportunities at the sixth annual Qatar Career Fair. The career fair this year is expected to feature over 140 public and private institutions. Exhibitors will be offering extensive training and recruitment opportunities […]
QF’s Qatar Career Fair Begins 1 April
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development will be looking to recruit nationals for a host of exciting career opportunities at the sixth annual Qatar Career Fair, which will take place from 1 – 6 April 2013 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The event, entitled ‘Write the Next Chapter in Qatar’s Success’, […]
HMC Opens New Ambulance Dispatch Point
The Ambulance Service’s ability to get to the scene of an emergency faster has been boosted with the opening of a new sheltered dispatch point at Immigration Roundabout in Madinat Khalifa, Doha. This dispatch point marks the launch of a new service model for the Ambulance Service known as ‘Hub and Spoke’ – bringing ambulances […]
EMPOWER Youth Conference 2013 Kicks Off
The Fifth EMPOWER Youth Conference 2013 on Leadership, Service Learning and Global Citizenship, organised by non-profit organisation Reach Out To Asia (ROTA), begins at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) on Thursday 28 March. Qatar’s largest annual youth gathering, an expected 400 youth activists and community leaders of the future will come together at EMPOWER […]
Exclusive Fine Dining Restaurant Revealed at Al Najada Boutique Hotel
Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels, a collection of five-star boutique destinations, launched The Dining Room, an exclusive fine dining restaurant offering a rich variety of international fusion cuisine, in an official inauguration attended by the Ambassadors of Japan, The Republic of Korea and Malaysia amongst other VIPs, popular local figures and esteemed media. Abdo Kayali, Group […]
Cinema Listings 28 March – 4 April 2013
City Center-Doha Cinema (4483 9064) NEW – G.I. JOE 2 (Action): 11:30 am, 2 pm, 4:30 pm, 7 pm, 9:30 pm, midnight, 1 am 3D: 10:30 pm, 1 pm, 3:30 pm, 6 pm, 8:30 pm, 11 pm, 1:15 am VIP GOLD: 11 am, 1:30 pm, 4 pm, 6:30 pm, 6 pm, 11:15 pm NEW – […]
Marhaba’s Guide to the Weekend 28 March – 30 March 2013
This weekend, you just can’t stay home. There’s too much going on. There are events to please any taste – art exhibitions, music concerts, nightlife and much more – all in one weekend. The highlights of this weekend are the opening of Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) 2013, CHI AL SHAQAB 2013 and the opening […]
Qatar University Students Win the Qatar Imagine Cup
Four young female students from Qatar University (QU) win Microsoft’s Qatar Imagine Cup, a student technology competition, with their invention Artouch. The winning team, QSpark, was selected from approximately 470 applicants by presenting a project which allows for a way to virtually interact with exhibits in museums through the use of Microsoft’s Kinect sensor. The […]
Olympics – Past & Present Exhibition Opens Tomorrow
QMA’s Qatar Olympic & Sports Museum (QOSM) will open the largest exhibition of its kind showing both ancient and modern Olympic Games and narrating the history of the Olympics in ancient Greece and their re-establishment in modern times. On display from 28 March 2013 to 30 June 2013 at AL RIWAQ DOHA exhibition space, the […]
Tingle Your Taste Buds at QIFF 2013
Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and Qatar Airways are staging a feast for the senses with the 4th Qatar International Food Festival, taking place throughout the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park from Thursday 28 March – Sunday 31 March 2013. As in previous years, visitors will be able to sample various cuisines from around […]
Opening of CHI AL SHAQAB 2013
The FEI (International Equestrian Federation) to officially open CHI AL SHAQAB 2013 The first edition of CHI AL SHAQAB 2013 is set to kick off today at AL SHAQAB at Qatar Foundation for Education Science and Community Development in Doha, Qatar. Thousands of spectators are expected to flock to AL SHAQAB over the four days, […]
Over 60 Showjumping Horses Land in Qatar for CHI AL SHAQAB 2013
The inaugural CHI AL SHAQAB kicks off tomorrow Wednesday 27 March 2013 at Al Shaqab Participants in the equestrian championship, including FEI (International Equestrian Federation) officials, international riders and 60 showjumping horses and their groomsmen, have landed in Qatar this week. CHI AL SHAQAB will be the first international equestrian competition to take place in […]
Qatar Science Leadership Program Hosts Information Session Thursday
Qatar Science Leadership Program (QSLP), a science and research management program in Qatar, will host an information session for those interested in pursuing a career in the field of science and research. Held on Thursday 28 March 2013 at Texas A&M University in Qatar Foundation from 11 am to 1 pm, the event will provide attendees […]
Prince Michael of Kent Inaugurates Compass International Doha Schools
HRH Prince Michael of Kent, first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II and patron of World Class Learning Schools (WCLS), flew into yesterday Monday 25 March 2013 to inaugurate Compass International Doha Schools developments at a VIP ceremony at IDAM restaurant, Museum of Islamic Art (MIA). The Prince’s trip also took in tours of CIDS campuses […]
