‘Like a dream’: Catching up with World Cup fans at Souq Waqif
Souq Waqif has been a hotspot for international fan parades, and even those looking to have a World Cup-themed shopping spree. The historic market is now well known to all…
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Souq Waqif to operate 24/7 during World cup: reports
Night owl? Well, Doha is turning into a city that never sleeps during the mega-football tournament. Shops and restaurants in Souq Waqif will be permitted to remain open 24 hours…
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Local Dates Festival returns to Souq Waqif next week
80 farms are set to participate in the sixth edition of the local dates festival at Souq Waqif. The 6th Fresh Local Dates Festival 2021 is set to launch in…
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Meet Shams Al-Qassabi: Souq Waqif’s first ever businesswoman
Shams Al-Qassabi made history for being the first bold woman to kickstart a business in Souq Waqif, a bustling market at the heart of the Qatari capital. Meet Shams Al-Qassabi,…
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Fatima Shaddad: My last conversation with Qatar’s legendary icon Mama Fatima
When I first met Qatar’s iconic singer Fatima Shaddad, I knew I was in the presence of a queen in her own right, writes Hamida Issa. I’ll never forget the…
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New car park at Souq Waqif to open today
The subterranean lot has 650 spaces spread over two levels for vehicles, including dedicated areas for the elderly and those with special needs.
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Qatar date festival a big draw at Souq Waqif
The two-week long event, organized by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME), kicked off over the weekend.
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Photos: Souq festival opens with amusement park rides, art workshops
While the crowds on the main pedestrian streets appeared to outnumber the number of visitors to the special attractions, many families could be seen at the amusement park, which is temporarily set up at Al-Ahmed Square.
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High-tech paid parking being expanded across Qatar
The multi-story car park at Qatar's general post office on the Corniche will introduce fees from the end of this month, while Gulf Mall will re-start its charges around June, the head of the company charged with installing the new systems said.
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