souq waqif Archives

1 min

Culture

Souq Waqif in Al Wakrah soft opens to the public

The market, which is behind the Al Wakrah petrol station, next to the port, stretches some 3km along the town's cost, with a Corniche for people to walk along.

3 min

Culture

Souq Waqif in Al Wakrah nearing completion ahead of Qatar National Day

The new market is designed to reflect the town's fishing village heritage and will eventually feature hundreds of shops and eating establishments, blending the existing commercial bustle of downtown Souq Waqif with the winding alleyways of Katara.

4 min

Culture
Life

All the world a stage for Qatar’s Souq Waqif bangle maker

Mohammed Aslam Maniyar has rubbed elbows with Bollywood stars Shahrukh Khan and Rani Mukherjee, and was recruited to Doha seven years ago by an Indian business owner who admired his skill.

1 min

Life
Photos

PHOTOS: Circus performers wow crowds at Souq Waqif

Though it has scaled back its festivities out of solidarity with those killed in Gaza, the souq will continue to hold activities for children through Saturday, Aug. 2.

2 min

Qatar’s Souq Waqif, Katara scale back Eid plans to show Gaza solidarity

The souq said it was canceling next week's planned concerts from famous regional singers and a fine arts show "due to the Israeli brutal aggression against the Palestinian people in Gaza Strip and the latest developments in the region."

5 min

Life

Thousands sign petition urging better conditions at Qatar’s pet souq

Some 2,000 people have already signed a days-old online petition asking authorities to improve conditions for animals in Qatar's popular Souq Waqif.

1 min

Life

Construction in Souq Waqif area begins clearing up

Ashghal has announced that several roads under construction in Musheireb, including Jasim Bin Mohammed St. and parts of Al Rayyan Road (which runs parallel to the Corniche) have reopened following upgrade works.