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Katara spotlights Sudanese cultural diversity at ‘Sudan, Land of Colours’ exhibition

The vicious war in Sudan between the army and a robust paramilitary group has experts anticipating at least 1.8 million people to flee Sudan by the end of the year.…

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News

Daredevil athlete sets record for longest LED slackline walk on iconic Qatar tower

Defying gravity? Redbull athlete accomplishes world’s Longest LED-lit slackline walk across Qatar’s iconic towers. Internationally recognised Red Bull athlete, Jaan Roose, has accomplished an unprecedented feat by traversing the world’s…

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Culture

Youngsters make a splash at Al Mina Pearl Diving contest at Katara Beach

The week-long maritime adventure engages young aspirants in exciting challenges and enriching learning experiences. Youngsters in Qatar have sprung into action at the Al Mina Pearl Diving competition in Katara…

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Culture

Katara launches second edition of Arabic Poetry Prize

The Katara Prize for Arabic Poetry seeks to reward talented poets globally while promoting the rich cultural heritage of Arabic poetry. The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has recently announced the…

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Culture

Katara’s annual Quran memorisation competition starts with 60 children

The session includes teaching parts of the Holy Quran and the hadiths of the Prophet, as well as educating children about various topics. The 12th annual Holy Quran memorisation competition…

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Culture
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Afghan reciter takes home half a million riyal Katara Quran prize in Qatar

The Katara Prize for Quran Recitation aims to honour notable and creative reciters. An Afghan reciter was named as the winner of this year’s annual Katara Prize for Quran Recitation…

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The reborn icon of the Riviera: Katara Hospitality announces reopening of Carlton Cannes

Katara Hospitality in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts, announce the opening of the Carlton Cannes. Katara Hospitality, the leading global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar, unveiled…

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‘Finest’ stallions on show as Qatar’s most prestigious horse festival kicks off

Are you an equestrian enthusiast? If so you’ll want to mark your calendar for this event. Numerous local and international visitors flocked to the Katara waterfront to witness the finest…

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‘Big Foot’: World Cup host Qatar boasts world’s biggest football boot

Football fan? you might want to check the world’s largest football boot in Katara. Qatar has added yet another world-breaking record by revealing the biggest football boot at Katara Cultural…

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