Qatar / Culture

Awqaf Ministry opens new mosque in Al-Wukair 07 May 2026 - 10:06 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has inaugurated the Saif bin Saif Al-Maadadi Jami’ mosque in the Muaither Al-Wukair area,...

Katara exhibition showcases 170 artworks by 29 artists 06 May 2026 - 09:44 am

Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation inaugurated the “Contemporary Graphic Art” exhibition on Monday evening, in the presence of Deputy General Manager...

Katara opens contemporary graphic art exhibition 05 May 2026 - 09:54 am

Doha: Katara Cultural Village Foundation opened a Contemporary Graphic Art Exhibition featuring 29 artists from Qatar and abroad, showcasing more than 170 works...

Islamic Cultural Center expands outreach programmes 05 May 2026 - 09:52 am

Doha, Qatar: The Al Khor branch of the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, under the Ministry of Awqaf and...

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art in Doha opens ‘Resolutions: Evolving Realities’ 03 May 2026 - 10:11 am

Doha, Qatar: As part of its fifteenth anniversary programme, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art has opened Resolutions: Evolving Realities, a major exhibition...

John Legend concert rescheduled to September 10 03 May 2026 - 09:49 am

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar has announced that the John Legend Live: An Evening of Songs & Storiesin Doha concert, originally scheduled to take...

Qatar Calendar presents a packed programme of family entertainment in May 2026 02 May 2026 - 01:40 pm

Doha, Qatar: Aligned with Qatar’s summer season, Visit Qatar’s ‘Hala Summer’ campaign, running from April to September 2026, sets the stage for a...

Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra’s oboist receives Bravo Award in Moscow 29 Apr 2026 - 09:36 am

Doha: The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) has announced that Mohamed Saleh, a prominent oboist with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, has received the esteemed...

From rice waste to Art Basel: Qatar-based artist Yasamin Shaikhi makes her mark on global stage 28 Apr 2026 - 09:33 am

Doha, Qatar: When Yasamin Shaikhi graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from VCUarts Qatar in 2019, she stepped straight...

Qatar Museums secures global recognition for digital excellence 27 Apr 2026 - 08:34 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has earned nine international recognitions to date in 2026 across two leading global digital awards programmes, The Webby...

Joint Qatari, Egyptian exhibition opens in Doha 24 Apr 2026 - 10:19 am

Doha: Al Markhiya Gallery has opened a joint exhibition featuring works by prominent Qatari artist Yousef Ahmed and late Egyptian artist Hazem El...

Katara Art Centre opens three exhibitions 23 Apr 2026 - 09:20 am

Doha: Katara Art Centre at Katara Cultural Village inaugurated three exhibitions featuring contemporary Arab artists. The shows include the group exhibition Between Surface...

Doha Film Institute opens applications for online ‘First Cut Lab’ 23 Apr 2026 - 09:07 am

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced the launch of its 2026 online ‘First Cut Lab’, an advanced training programme designed...

VCUarts Qatar to showcase 'Aghrab Idrāk: Thresholds of Perception' at Biennale Arte 22 Apr 2026 - 10:14 am

Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), a Qatar Foundation partner university and branch campus of Virginia...

Qatari film ‘Theatre of Dreams’ selected for Tribeca Film Festival 2026 official programme 21 Apr 2026 - 09:20 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari film ‘Theatre of Dreams’, by Qatari filmmaker Fatma Al-Ghanim, has been selected for the official programme of the 25th...

Experts highlight Qatar’s efforts for cultural preservation at MoC’s heritage symposium 20 Apr 2026 - 08:25 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture (MoC) hosted a high-level symposium yesterday titled “The State of Qatar’s Efforts in Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage,”...

Awqaf Ministry expands Da’wah outreach in 2025, reaching millions through community programmes 17 Apr 2026 - 08:44 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has reported a significant expansion in its da’wah (religious outreach) ecosystem in 2025, underscoring...

Awqaf Ministry opens Boumerzaz Cemetery Mosque with integrated community facilities 16 Apr 2026 - 10:44 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has inaugurated the Boumerzaz Cemetery Mosque in the Boumerzaz area, located along Al Mazrouah...