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Qatar helps Afghanistan retrieve 900-year-old looted artefact

  • Asmahan Qarjouli
  • June 16, 2022
The tablet serves as one of the earliest examples of the use of Arabic in architectural design, inspired by the Persian language, or Farsi. Qatar has returned a historic Afghan…
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Qatar unearths oldest known natural pearl from 4600 BCE

  • Asmahan Qarjouli
  • March 3, 2022
The discovery represents the country’s rich pearl diving history. Qatar’s historic pearl trade industry has found its way to the present with the recent discovery of the oldest known natural…
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Hidden oasis resurfaces after 3,600 years in south of Qatar

  • Fatemeh Salari
  • January 31, 2022
Researchers unveil a historical site dating back to the third millennium BC located in the south of Qatar. A 3600 year old oasis has been discovered in Qatar by a…
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Qatar National Library highlights region’s literary history

  • Rejan Gaafar
  • January 3, 2022
A series of events will take place this month highlighting the importance of literature in the Arab world at the Qatar National Library (QNL)  QNL will host events this January…
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QNL exhibition zooms in on history of photography in region

  • Menatalla Ibrahim
  • September 23, 2021
The unique exhibition includes rare examples of the first photographic printing techniques. Qatar National Library [QNL] has launched its latest exhibition, exploring the beginnings of photography in the region. “Between…
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MIA’s first Palestine exhibition explores historical heritage

  • Asmahan Qarjouli
  • July 21, 2021
The “Beautiful Memories of Palestine” exhibition will run at MIA library until 30 September. Palestinian embroidery, old travel guides to Jerusalem and rare books showcasing Palestine’s history are now available…
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Arabic, Islamic studies now compulsory subjects for private schools in Qatar

  • Farah AlSharif
  • May 20, 2021
Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced that Arabic and Islamic education is now compulsory in private schools.  Arabic, and Islamic studies are now mandatory subjects at all  private…
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Is Qatar’s ‘Palm Island’ set for a comeback?

  • Asmahan Qarjouli
  • May 3, 2021
The island was shut down during the mid 2000’s for reasons that have not been disclosed to the public. News suggesting the restoration of Qatar’s deserted Palm Island surfaced after…
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A look into some of Qatar’s main heritage sites

  • Asmahan Qarjouli
  • April 28, 2021
Heritage sites across Qatar provide a look into the country’s past, enabling those in the present to understand the decades-long journey it has made. Qatar is home to a number…
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