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Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates 15th year with music festival 12 Oct 2023 - 09:14 am

Doha, Qatar:The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) is set to mark its 15th year anniversary with a grand celebration through a series of concerts...

9th Katara Festival for Arabic Novel begins Friday 12 Oct 2023 - 08:26 am

Doha, Qatar: The 9th edition of the Katara Festival for Arabic Novel is set to kick off on Friday, October 13 and will...

Qatar a place for people looking to create cultural experiences: Vitra Design Museum Director 11 Oct 2023 - 08:47 am

Doha, Qatar: Dr. Mateo Kries, the Director of the Vitra Design Museum, has praised Qatar as a hub for those seeking to create...

DFI invites volunteers for 11th Ajyal Film Festival 10 Oct 2023 - 09:34 am

Doha, Qatar: With preparations for the 11th Ajyal Film Festival underway, the Doha Film Institute (DFI) is inviting Qatar residents to get involved...

DFI announces casting call for Qatar short film I Wished for Solitude 09 Oct 2023 - 08:34 am

Doha, Qatar:The Doha Film Institute (DFI) announced a casting call for aspiring actors, inviting them to be part of the upcoming Qatari short...

Artists set to return for D’reesha Performing Arts Festival 08 Oct 2023 - 09:14 am

Doha, Qatar: With the third edition of the Qatar Foundation’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival just around the corner, artists from previous festivals are...

TheArsenale Mobility Lab opens at Doha Design District 08 Oct 2023 - 08:50 am

Doha, Qatar:TheArsenale Mobility Lab, a global leader in avant-garde mobility design, inaugurated its first Middle East location yesterday at the Doha Design District....

Pierre Gasly to don custom-design helmets during F1 Qatar Grand Prix 07 Oct 2023 - 11:22 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Creates yesterday unveiled two custom-design racing helmets created by Qatari artists in partnership with Pierre Gasly, the Formula 1 driver...

Awqaf Ministry to hold 2nd edition of Awal Awail contest in November 05 Oct 2023 - 08:45 am

Doha, Qatar:The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs announced that it will organise the second edition of Awal Awail (first tops) contest of...

Katara Prize for Arabic Novel committee names Egypt's Ihsan Abdel Quddous 'Person of the Year' 05 Oct 2023 - 08:36 am

Doha, Qatar:Katara Cultural Village (Katara) announced yesterday that the committee of the 9th Katara Prize for the Arabic Novel in 2023 has selected...

Katara to hold book fair on Oct 13 04 Oct 2023 - 09:29 am

Doha, Qatar:The Cultural Village Foundation- Katara announced holding its first book fair within the 9th Edition of Katara Festival for Arabic Novel, which...

'Qatar Museums committed to enhancing learning at schools' 03 Oct 2023 - 08:28 am

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Museums (QM), H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, recently addressed the Academic Committee (AC), which...

Katara’s Novel Week to start on Oct 13 02 Oct 2023 - 08:31 am

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation- Katara announced yesterday that it would hold the Novel Week during October 13-20. The novel week is...

Registration open for Katara Quran recitation contest 01 Oct 2023 - 08:15 am

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation - Katara has announced the opening of registration for Katara’s seventh award for Qu’ran Recitation from Oct....

House built in late '50s fully restored in Simaisma Beach 28 Sep 2023 - 12:57 pm

Doha, Qatar: Restoration works for Al Qarn House in Simaisma have been completed by the Department of Architectural Conservation. The house was built...

NMoQ, MIA, and Fire Station win award for best environmental practices 27 Sep 2023 - 09:51 am

Doha, Qatar: Three museums in Qatar were recently recognized for their sustainable practices. The National Museum of Qatar, the Museum of Islamic Art,...

CineMoon Ensemble celebrates its 10th year with ‘Oldies Goldies’ concert 27 Sep 2023 - 08:27 am

Doha, Qatar:A decade of harmonious artistry comes to life as CineMoon Ensemble, under the leadership of Merve Kenet Bulun, Founder, and Artistic Director,...

Qatar to host largest exhibition of Dan Flavin and Donald Judd, first-ever in MENA 26 Sep 2023 - 03:06 pm

Doha, Qatar: This fall, Qatar Museums will open the largest museum exhibition outside of the United States-and the first in-depth presentation worldwide in...