Doha Fire Station Archives

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Swiss photographers focus on ‘humanitarian principles’ at Doha Fire Station

The international exhibition aims to dig deep into how can art help individuals understand core humanitarian principles. A range of unique photographs that resemble hope, humanity and perseverance are being…

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‘Qatar Al Fann’ exhibition opens at Fire Station

When cultural heritage meets functional art: Qatar Al Fann Exhibition opened its doors with beautiful artworks for the public to enjoy yesterday at the Fire Station. For all art lovers…

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Culture

Doha Fire Station announces new artist in residence line-up

The artists, half of whom are Qatari and the other half are expat residents, include photographers, videographers, designers, painters and poets.

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Culture

Feeling hungry in Doha? New Cafe #999 comes to the rescue

Both the cafe and food truck feature several menu items with a local touch, including a camel kofta wrap, a sujuk (Arabic sausage) burger and sparkling iced tea flavored with saffron.

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Photos

Qatar Fire Station’s first artists in residence preview their works

Last September, 18 people began their placements as the first artists in residence at the former Civil Defense building in Wadi Al Sail.

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Culture

Doha Fire Station for artists opens at former Civil Defense building

While the facade of the old Civil Defense building has been left untouched - symbolic red fire pole and all - the interior has been stripped and repurposed to create galleries, art spaces, and studios with a raw, industrial and minimalist vibe.

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Culture

Former Civil Defense headquarters to reopen as artist hub next month

The first phase of the building, which is a few months behind schedule, will be home to 20 artist studios, supporting locally-based artists (both Qataris and expats) through a months-long residency program.

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Life
Photos

PHOTOS: Fire breaks out at old Civil Defense building (again)

For the second time in three weeks, the former Civil Defense building on Wadi Al Sail has caught on fire. Emergency responders brought the blaze under control, and there were no injuries.

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Life
Photos

PHOTOS: Fire erupts in former Civil Defense complex

Plumes of smoke could be seen across town this morning from the site, which Qatar Musuems is renovating to become an arts center.

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