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Arabic, Islamic studies now compulsory subjects for private schools in Qatar

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?

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

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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Culture

Umm Ali: How an assassination led to the creation of your favourite dessert

The dessert has become an essential item found in almost every Arab restaurant’s menu. For more than 700 years, Umm Ali has remained a hit in Arab kitchens across the…

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Eid through time: How Qatar has celebrated Eid throughout the years

As Qatar celebrates Eid Al Fitr, we travel back in time to get a glimpse of how people in the Gulf state used to mark the Muslim holiday in previous…

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Culture

Keen on preserving Qatari heritage? Here’s how to get involved

The committee aims to preserve the Qatari heritage for more generations to come. Qatar University (QU), together with the College of Arts and Sciences, has formed a committee that aims…

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‘I Love You Jerusalem’ makes subtle appearance in ‘Doha Capital of Culture’ promo

The pro-Palestine song won the Golden Award at the 7th Cairo Festival for Radio and Television in 2001. Oud strings from the “I Love You Jerusalem” song composed by the…

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Qatar discovers historical archaeological remains in Lusail

The site is said to still have several undiscovered archaeological pieces of evidence. Qatar Museums has announced the discovery of long-hidden archaeological remains in the Al-Usaylah cemetery, one of the…

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A door to Qatar’s Archeological history

Culture Pass members will have a lifetime opportunity to visit historical sites across Qatar through curated tours taking place this month. Qatar Museums’ “Atharna” programme offers a gateway to discover…

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