Profile: Mohammed the baker, at Qatar’s Souq Waqif
Mohammed Abdul Aziz Durbar was 16 years old when he moved to Qatar from Iran. The 57-year-old works as a baker at “Kabab Al Tayeb,” an Iranian restaurant at the Souq.
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New ‘Circus of Fountains’ opens at Qatar’s Souq Waqif
Drawn from talent across Russia, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan, the three-year old show is an abridged version of its original European counterpart, and includes a diverse cast of human and animal performers.
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Crowds throng Qatar’s Souq Waqif for opening of spring festival
With circus-like attractions and performers from all over the world showcasing their artistry alongside local singers and dancers, the festival brings together a cultural hodgepodge of talent over a period of two weeks.
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Qatar’s Katara, Souq Waqif to hold spring festivals
The Souq Waqif Spring Festival will take place over two weeks, starting this Friday, Jan. 22 and running through Feb. 4. Katara's Winter Festival will run over five days, from Jan. 24 until Jan. 28, to coincide with the mid-term break for schools in Qatar.
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New underground car park under construction at Souq Waqif in Qatar
The car park will have capacity for 819 vehicles and is scheduled to completed and handed over to Souq Waqif officials in May 2016, according to one of the contractors working on the project.
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Amid modernization push, souq shop owner a link to Qatar’s pearling past
As Qatar ramps up development, some have been trying to revive the country’s ancient traditions in the form of educational tours, competitions and efforts to cultivate new pearl farms in the Gulf.
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Painting with cooking oil: Renowned Qatar artist recalls early challenges
Speaking to Doha News after opening a new exhibition at Souq Waqif, Jameela Al Shraim touched on the obstacles she faced developing as an artist in Qatar in the '90s.
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Wrestling, stilt-walkers and more draw crowds to Qatar’s Souq Waqif
A week-long festival at one of the nation's most popular hotspots kicked off last night, and included break-dancers, traditional music, WWE matches and children's shows.
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Wrestlers to compete for Qatar title during Souq Waqif festival
The latter, dubbed the “Souq Waqif Storm,” will see former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstars and other regional champions compete for the title of victor, during celebrations that run from April 10 to 17.
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