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Al Farkiah beach to have designated ‘women and children only’ days

Al Farkiah beach will have designated women and children only days, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment announced. Starting September 20, Sundays and Wednesdays, the beach will be open for…

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Katara opens virtual doors to new ‘Fine Arabic Calligraphy’ exhibition by Turkish artists

The “Fine Arabic Calligraphy” virtual exhibition by the Cultural Village Foundation features stunning artwork by six Turkish artists, and will stay open to the public till December 13. Art, beauty,…

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Bypassing restrictions: Katara launches virtual exhibitions to showcase Qatari artists

Artists in Qatar have continued to exhibit their work despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent restrictions. Katara’s latest virtual art exhibition, launched on the foundation’s website, is…

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Outdoor activities to do in Qatar this summer

After three months of lockdown, Qatar’s government reopened parks, beaches, and the corniche with limited capacity on July 1st as part of the second phase of easing restrictions. With travel…

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See the world from your sofa!

by Mariam Versyani In Qatar, summer break is just round around the corner, but many of our international travel plans have hit the pause button for the time being. Here’s…

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10 Netflix recommendations to battle corona cabin fever

by Menatalla Ibrahim With Qatar still under partial lockdown, we could all use a welcome distraction. Streaming films and shows are a great way to fight back against homebound boredom,…

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Eid break with kids

by Mariam Versyani With homeschooling on pause during the Eid holiday’s, and movement in Qatar still restricted, parents are now more than ever looking for ways to keep their little…

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10 great ideas to celebrate “lockdown” Eid

By Doha News Staff Ramadan has certainly been a different experience for us all this year here in Qatar. Although we may not be able to participate in the usual…

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New spas, nature reserves and desert adventures to woo Qatar tourists

By Doha News Team For illustrative purposes only. Credit: QTA/Twitter Qatar will build new eco lodges, desert adventure resorts, nature reserves and heritage boutique hotels to attract millions of visitors…

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