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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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Zidane ‘headbutt’ statue that sparked backlash to be reinstalled in Qatar

A meeting between PSG and the football icon is reportedly taking place today in Qatar, where PSG Chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi resides, according to Mundo Deportivo. The head of…

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5,000 Qataris apply for Hajj amid plans to increase quota

This will be the first time that Saudi Arabia allows foreign pilgrims for Hajj since the start of the pandemic. Efforts are currently being made to boost the quota of…

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Qatari designers take on Milan Design Week with ‘breathtaking’ pieces

Milan Design Week is the world’s most important design event, with its centrepiece being The Salone del Mobile furniture fair. Shua’a Ali and Maryam Al Suwaidi showcased Qatar’s cultural identity through their ‘Shurouq’…

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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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Qatar official in Jordan to celebrate Irbid ‘Capital of Arabic Culture’

Irbid has a history of immigration due to its geopolitical location. Qatar’s Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani was in Jordan on Sunday to celebrate ‘Irbid the Capital…

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Sheikha Al Mayassa unveils new, transformed season of Qatar Creates

Launched in 2019, Qatar Creates is an annual celebration of art, fashion, design, culture and architecture. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani announced on Monday the extension of Qatar…

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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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AlBahie Auction House to auction selected Peter Upton works

The exhibition is opening its doors on Tuesday at 7 pm. Art enthusiasts, get your bids ready for the first ever auction of an impressive 32-lot of selected pieces by…

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