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The World is Yours: The New Orbis Mundi from BOVET 1822

To celebrate BOVET’s 200th anniversary, the House is proud to introduce the Orbis Mundi. Back in 1822, 200 years ago this year, founder Edouard Bovet, a watchmaker from Fleurier, Switzerland,…

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Qatar to debut on popular Netflix series The Apprentice

Qatar is to make an appearance in a popular show on Netflix, further boosting its global outreach. Qatar is set to be showcased in season two of a business reality…

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‘Hold Up’: Banana Island Festival with Beyonce is fake news

The website is selling tickets for hundreds of dollars. A website that emerged online to promote an alleged music festival on Qatar’s Banana Island has been confirmed as fake, Doha…

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Meryal waterpark to reflect Qatar’s rich oil and gas history

Excited for a fun dip in the pool? Check out this upcoming waterpark with 36 slides ready for your enjoyment! Qetaifan Projects’ much-anticipated ‘Meryal’ waterpark will soon open its doors…

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Five DFI-funded films to screen at Rotterdam’s Arab Film Festival

Qatar’s young filmmakers have yet again proven their talents. Another year, another selection! Five Doha Film Institute-funded films have wooed the judges and were selected to be part of the…

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Qatar crowned ‘most peaceful’ country in region

The country’s low crime rates and high level of security have secured it a spot in the world’s top ten safest countries. Qatar has yet again topped the most peaceful…

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Qatari artist outlines inspiration behind official World Cup poster

The artist of the official poster talks about the inspiration behind her design. ‘A reflection of Qatar’s passion for football and family’ are the words Qatari artist Bouthayna Al Muftah used…

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Qatar helps Afghanistan retrieve 900-year-old looted artefact

The tablet serves as one of the earliest examples of the use of Arabic in architectural design, inspired by the Persian language, or Farsi. Qatar has returned a historic Afghan…

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Saudi Arabia rules western pilgrims must book Hajj through ‘lottery’ system

Saudi officials are advising hopeful pilgrims who bought their Hajj deals and packages through various individual travel companies to request a refund for their deposits and payments Western expats living…

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