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Qatar Foundation celebrates moral excellence at Akhlaquna awards ceremony

This year’s ceremony introduced two new awards to expand the reach and impact of the programme. Qatar Foundation hosted its annual Akhlaquna and Akhlaquna Junior awards ceremony on Wednesday, to…

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Arts, Music, and Sports: Qatar to host exciting events this month

The latest edition of Qatar Calendar showcases the diverse schedule of events and activities taking place across the country throughout September. Qatar Tourism has unveiled a vibrant schedule that features…

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Venice Film Festival rolls out red carpet for DFI-supported films

The oldest film festival in the world presents a selection of famed multinational films every year. This year’s Venice International Film Festival has rolled out the red carpet for five…

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‘It’s a pink world’: Barbie marketing thrives in Qatar despite movie ban

The marketing campaign for the film is believed to have cost over $150 million, surpassing the movie’s production budget of $145 million. Despite cinemas in Qatar remaining vacant of the…

Eid al-Adha 2015 at the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque

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Give and be rewarded: Muslim communities among ‘top charity givers’ across the globe

On International Day of Charity, Doha News looked at the significance of charity for Muslims. Charity serves as a fundamental expression of compassion and kindness in Islam, with a a…

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‘A time of serenity’: Eid through the eyes of non-Muslims in Qatar

An estimated 65.5% of Qatar’s population are Muslim, leaving a sizeable percentage formed by a multitude of other religions and faiths. The celebratory holiday of Eid Al Adha gathers the…

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Mouthwatering Eid Al Adha dishes from across the world

One of the biggest festivals Muslims celebrate brings forth the best dishes worldwide. While Eid Al Adha stands as a moment of symbolic reenactment, it is also a period of…

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Eliasson reflects issues of climate change in new Qatar artwork

The new “The Curious Desert” installation highlights the issues of climate change New artwork by Olafur Eliasson has created a buzz in Qatar, where authorities have rolled out initiatives to…

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From screen to plate: McDonald’s Qatar takes fans on nostalgic trip with new ‘As Featured In’ campaign

Seen the famous logo behind your TV screen lately? Well, the ‘As Featured In Meal’ campaign will now give you a watch-and-dine experience. McDonald’s Qatar has launched an immersive experience…

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