Qatar / Culture

Qatar Museums unveils programme for Rubaiya Qatar 06 Feb 2026 - 02:40 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) recently announced the programme for Rubaiya Qatar, a new nationwide multidisciplinary contemporary art quadrennial developed under the auspices...

Souq Waqif exhibition offers wide variety of dates 06 Feb 2026 - 09:49 am

DOHA: The fourth edition of the Souq Waqif International Dates Exhibition opened yesterday at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif, bringing together regional...

Qatar takes center stage as the Guest of Honour at the Damascus International Book Fair 06 Feb 2026 - 12:19 am

Damascus: The Damascus International Book Fair began Thursday in Damascus. This year's theme is "a history we write...a history we read." The book...

Conclusion of 3rd edition of Qatar University Book Fair 05 Feb 2026 - 07:36 pm

Doha, Qatar: The 3rd edition of the Qatar University Book Fair concluded Thursday, held in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture. The fair...

Fire Station unveils three major solo exhibitions during Art Basel Qatar 05 Feb 2026 - 04:18 pm

Three international artists, Chung Seoyoung, Haroon Mirza and Ho Tzu Nyen, opened landmark solo exhibitions in Doha Doha, Qatar: Fire Station announced the...

Prime Minister, German Chancellor discuss bilateral relations 05 Feb 2026 - 03:42 pm

Doha, Qatar: HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, today, February 5, 2026, met with...

BMW celebrates inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar 05 Feb 2026 - 11:26 am

Doha, Qatar: BMW has been a global partner of Art Basel for over two decades, supporting visionary artistic voices across its shows. To...

Inaugural Art Basel Qatar opens, launching new chapter for the global fair 05 Feb 2026 - 10:44 am

Doha: Art Basel yesterday opened its first-ever fair in the MENASA region (Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia), marking a significant new...

Minister of Culture meets Kazakhstan's Minister of Culture and Information 04 Feb 2026 - 08:30 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Culture,HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Wednesday with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture and...

Stunned at what K-drama is doing in India, says Prajakta Koli at Web Summit Qatar 03 Feb 2026 - 11:37 am

Doha, Qatar: YouTuber Prajakta Koli, who is among India’s most-loved content creators, voiced her surprise at the impact that K-drama and other foreign...

Museums in Qatar conceived not as static repositories of past: Sheikha Al Mayassa 03 Feb 2026 - 10:45 am

Doha, Qatar: In a captivating session at Web Summit Qatar 2026, Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin...

Sheikha Al Mayassa unveils Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan 02 Feb 2026 - 09:34 am

Doha, Qatar: The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), in collaboration with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), presents Empire of Light: Visions...

Fire Station opens studios to public 02 Feb 2026 - 09:31 am

Doha, Qatar: Fire Station opens its doors and invites the public to experience Open Studios, a one-day immersive event taking place on February...

QF's 'Heart to Heart' series celebrates musical legacy of Sammi Shawwa 02 Feb 2026 - 12:29 am

Doha, Qatar:One of the most influential figures in Arab music was celebrated as Qatar Foundation hosted the latest performance of its 'Heart to...

'Immortal' Indian comics keep up with changing times 01 Feb 2026 - 12:27 pm

Bengaluru,India: WhenIndia's comic book series Amar Chitra Katha was launched in 1967, its mission was simple: introduce children to the country's vast universe...

Katara organises lecture on Qatari culture 30 Jan 2026 - 11:06 am

Doha: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation on Wednesday hosted a lecture titled “Cultural Development in Qatar and its Impact on Women’s Dress,” delivered...

Qatar Museums presents February of dynamic cultural and engaging activities 29 Jan 2026 - 02:43 pm

Doha, Qatar: This February, Qatar Museums presents a vibrant programme of cultural and creative experiences for all ages, complementing the citywide calendar of...

Lecture in Doha explores evolution of Qatari women's traditional dress 28 Jan 2026 - 11:58 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Katara Cultural Village hosted a lecture on Wednesday examining the evolution of women's traditional dress in Qatari society and its...