I Love Qatar Archives

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Celebrations in Qatar and Saudi Arabia as families reunite

Flowers, tears of joy, and warm hugs: celebrations fill Doha and Riyadh’s airports as families reunite after more than three years of separation. The first direct Qatar-Saudi flights completed their…

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#Qtip: Why you should take your shoes off at a Qatari’s house

Culturally speaking, removing your shoes “is clean, it is the right thing to do and it is polite,” the I Love Qatar team explains.

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Video: I Love Qatar advises, take care when complimenting an Arab

According to the latest Qtip from the I Love Qatar team, compliments can sometimes be confused with desire - i.e., if you say you like someone’s phone, that could be interpreted as you coveting it for yourself.

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Video: I Love Qatar answers, is it illegal to stare at a Qatari woman?

In response to online rumors, comedian Hamad Al-Amari sets the record straight, saying it's not illegal to stare - but it IS rude.

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VIDEO: How and why Qataris keep themselves smelling so good

It his latest #QTip, Khalifa Saleh Al Haroon explains the different methods Qataris use to ensure they give off a good scent.

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VIDEO: I Love Qatar answers, can foreigners wear thobes?

In his latest #QTip, Khalifa Saleh Al Haroon explains why it's ok for expats to don the traditional attire worn by locals in Qatar.

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VIDEO: I Love Qatar sets the record straight on ‘inshAllah’

The word, which means "God-willing," is sadly misused by people who don't intend to follow through with their commitments, says local comedian Hamad Al-Amari.

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Volunteers needed for Al Thakira mangroves clean-up

The event is on May 30 and all are invited to participate. The clean-up is being organized in response to growing concerns about the trash accumulating onsite.

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In response to common queries, videos offer tips on Qatari etiquette

Through short clips, ILoveQatar.net explains what to do about shaking hands with the opposite gender, how to sit without offending anyone's sensibilities and what Qataris wear underneath their national attire.

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