Women’s-only cinema to open on Thursday
Qatar will open possibly the first ladies-only cinema in the Middle East on June 30, showing the latest releases currently screened by other movie theaters around town. The 154-seat single-screen…
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Official: Aspire Park’s funkiest trees a challenge to import
Aspire Park’s 23 floss silk trees, commonly known as the boab, were imported fully grown from Argentina and cost an astounding $21,000 each, a park official has said. The trees,…
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Traffic dept: Fewer road deaths in 2011, but violations double to 97 per hour
Some 205 people were killed in traffic accidents last year, a 10 percent drop from the year before, Qatar’s Traffic Department has said. But road fatalities still accounted for one…
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What’s responsible for Qatar’s terrible traffic jams?
The call to improve traffic conditions on Doha’s crowded roads has grown louder, as more government officials and residents say a change is needed. The first step to fixing the…
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Peninsula: Scarlet fever cases are on the rise
Peninsula: Scarlet fever cases are on the rise Cases of Scarlet fever have been reported at two nurseries in Qatar, and medical practitioners have confirmed receiving complaints, the Peninsula newspaper…
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Dubai’s latest restaurant experience: Dining in total darkness
Dubai’s latest restaurant experience: Dining in total darkness The National reports: Bread basket?” volunteers Samantha, thrusting a pannier in what she presumes is my direction.I wave a hand in the…
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January: A cornucopia of Qatar events
With the holidays behind us, January can be a depressing month for many people. Fortunately, for those of us who live in Qatar, the weather is gorgeous and there is…
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Doha Trade Fair opens today
Doha Trade Fair opens today Kicking off a host of events around Doha this month, the 2012 Doha Trade Fair opens today. Billed “Qatar’s biggest shopping festival,” the 10-day fair…
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New Year’s Eve: What’s on around Doha?
(UPDATE: Looking to celebrate 2013? Here’s our list.) Who’s ready to ring in 2012? It looks like Qatar’s hotels and restaurants are gearing up for some fun and indulgence tonight.…
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