Souq Waqif in Al Wakrah soft opens to the public
The market, which is behind the Al Wakrah petrol station, next to the port, stretches some 3km along the town's cost, with a Corniche for people to walk along.
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Calls for Souq Waqif dolphin show to be closed after animal falls ill
On Wednesday, the Qatar Veterinary Center put a call out on Facebook for a volunteer “who is not squeamish with a freakishly long arm” to help remove a yellow plastic object lodged in Meri the dolphin’s stomach.
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UCC races to complete new Souq Waqif car park ahead of Qatar festival
Despite media reports, the lot was not open this morning. A supervisor said Wednesday is a more likely target. Meanwhile, the Spring Festival is set to kick off on Friday.
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Souq Waqif in Al Wakrah nearing completion ahead of Qatar National Day
The new market is designed to reflect the town's fishing village heritage and will eventually feature hundreds of shops and eating establishments, blending the existing commercial bustle of downtown Souq Waqif with the winding alleyways of Katara.
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All the world a stage for Qatar’s Souq Waqif bangle maker
Mohammed Aslam Maniyar has rubbed elbows with Bollywood stars Shahrukh Khan and Rani Mukherjee, and was recruited to Doha seven years ago by an Indian business owner who admired his skill.
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PHOTOS: Circus performers wow crowds at Souq Waqif
Though it has scaled back its festivities out of solidarity with those killed in Gaza, the souq will continue to hold activities for children through Saturday, Aug. 2.
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Qatar’s Souq Waqif, Katara scale back Eid plans to show Gaza solidarity
The souq said it was canceling next week's planned concerts from famous regional singers and a fine arts show "due to the Israeli brutal aggression against the Palestinian people in Gaza Strip and the latest developments in the region."
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Construction in Souq Waqif area begins clearing up
Ashghal has announced that several roads under construction in Musheireb, including Jasim Bin Mohammed St. and parts of Al Rayyan Road (which runs parallel to the Corniche) have reopened following upgrade works.
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VIDEO: Souq Waqif as Doha’s center of culture and style
Filmmaker Charlotte Buchen highlights the convergence of tradition and culture with modern fashion at Doha's old souq.
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