10th Local Dates Festival concludes
The 10th Local Dates Festival, which was held at Souq Waqif from July 24 to August 7, concluded with a huge turnout. The festival welcomed more than 90,600 visitors. The event, organized by the Ministry of Municipality in collaboration with Souq Waqif Management, saw the participation of 114 local farms. Visitors enjoyed date tastings, competitions […]
Katara unveils mural celebrating Qatar-Haiti cultural ties
As part of the cultural exchange between Qatar and Haiti, the Katara Cultural Village Foundation has unveiled a new mural titled “A Cultural Bridge Through Art.” Created by Haitian artist Olivier Ganthier under curator Roxanne Ledon, the artwork was commissioned by the Haitian Embassy in Qatar. It reflects Katara’s mission to connect cultures and connect […]
Al Bidda Street to be closed this weekend for maintenance
Qatar Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced that it will be closing the entire road on Al Bidda Street this weekend for maintenance. This will affect traffic from Oryx Interchange to Wadi Al Saleh Interchange. It will start at 2:00 AM on Friday, August 8 and will continue until 5:00 AM on Sunday, August 10, […]
Rain likely in Qatar: Meteorological Department
The Qatar Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorms and winds of up to 35 knots per hour on Saturday, August 9. Dust clouds will reduce visibility in some areas. The weather will remain hot and humid. The seas in coastal areas may be rough, with waves of 2 to 5 feet high. Until Saturday, hot and […]