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Gazans Reel Under Heat and Lengthy Power Cuts

GAZA — For Palestinians living on the crowded Gaza Strip, a searing summer heat wave has been made worse by power cuts that leave them without electricity for as much as 10 hours a day.”The fan is broken, the battery is not working and we are fanning o…

Registration Opens for S’hail 2022 Expo

The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has announced the opening of registration for companies and entities wishing to participate in the sixth edition of “S’hail – katara International Hunting & Falcons Exhibition”, to be held from the 5th to the 10th of next September.   It is worth mentioning that, since

Minister of Culture praises Qatar Charity’s efforts in cultural field

HE the Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad al-Thani, praised Qatar Charity’s efforts in the cultural field. This came during his visit to Qatar Charity’s pavilion at the first ‘Ramadan Book Fair’ organized by the Ministry of Culture at the western arena of Souq Waqif, and participated in by

Qatar Tourism Issues First Edition of ‘Qatar Now’ Guidebook

Qatar Tourism has issued its first edition of the biannual guidebook entitled “Qatar Now”, which reviews the tourism scene in the State of Qatar, and highlights its tourism offers through a set of activities and trip programs, with the aim of giving vi…

MOC Launches ‘Seminar Series’ for the First time in Doha, March 17

The Ministry of Culture (MOC) has announced the launch of a major cultural and intellectual event in Doha for the first time, entitled ‘Seminar Series’, which begins on March 17, and will continue for two weeks. The initiative in partnership with Qatar University and the Arab Center for Research and

Qatar Celebrates Beginning of Culture Year

Qatar inaugurated the ” Qatar-MENASA 2022 Year of Culture” in an exceptional and festive ceremony hosted by the “Fire station: Artist in Residence” with the participation of representatives from countries of the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia.   Qatar Museums hosted the inaugural ceremony, which ran on 3

QNB Title Sponsor of H.H. The Amir Sword Festival and Sponsor of Silver Sword

Al Mohannadi: True embodiment of ongoing cooperation for more success   Al Nuaimi: Committed by our national role to support QREC’s events   In a move that has become in familiar association with the H.H. The Amir Sword Festival, the partnership between the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) and

MOPH and Partners Celebrate National Sport Day

​Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) organized today, Tuesday, a march on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of Her Excellency Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health, and a limited number of

Cairo International Book Fair 2022

Under the patronage of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, the 53rd edition of Cairo’s International Book Fair is inaugurated by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly at Egypt’s International Exhibition Center (EIEC) on the 26th of January, 2022, under the title ‘Egypt’s Identity – Culture and the Question of the Future.’   Egypt’s Minister

English Version of ‘Eco Tourism in Qatar’ Book Launched

The pavilion of the Municipality Ministry and the Environment and Climate Change Ministry at the 31st Doha International Book Fair witnessed the release of the English edition of the ‘Eco Tourism in Qatar’ book, authored by Ahmed Hussein Al Mutawa, environmental consultant at the ministry. The book was previously published

Children Allowed to Attend Doha Book Fair

The Ministry of Culture has announced through its social media accounts that children will be allowed to attend International Doha Book Fair between January 18-22 from 4:00 to 9:00 pm. The Ministry mentioned that children should be either accompanied by their parents or by school supervisors if they are visiting

A special pavilion and workshops for Qatar Charity at the Book Fair

With a special pavilion, qualitative interactive activities, and workshops for adults and children, Qatar Charity is participating in the 31st session of the Doha International Book Fair from January 13-22. Various versions Mrs. Fatima Al Mohannadi, Director of Local Programs and Community Development Department at Qatar Charity, Said: Qatar Charity’s

Culture minister mourns Gaber Asfour

Minister of Culture Inas Abdel Dayem mourned on Friday the death of former culture minister Gaber Asfour, who passed away earlier in the day after a battle with illness. He was 77. In press statements, Abdel Dayem said the Egyptian and Arab culture has lost one of its pillars, noting

Play Indian music in aircraft and airports, says Civil Aviation Ministry

“Ministry of Civil Aviation is in receipt of request from ICCR on playing Indian music in the aircraft being operated in India and at airports following the regulatory requisites,” the order said. Saying that music in India began as an “integral part of socio-religious life,” the Ministry of Civil Aviation,

BACA Director General of Culture and Arts receives Saudi artist

Director General of Culture and Arts at Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), Shaikha Hala bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, received today Saudi artist and musician Abdulrab Idris. She praised his long artistic march and creativity which influ…

Afghan Musicians Look to Recreate Famed School in Portugal

LISBON, PORTUGAL — Students and faculty members from the Afghanistan National Institute of Music arrived with their families Monday in Portugal, where they are being granted asylum and where they hope to rebuild their acclaimed school. The 273-person group, including some 150 students, flew into Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, from Doha,

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed attends Formula 1 STC Saudi Grand Prix

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, yesterday attended the Formula 1 STC Saudi Grand Prix, which was held at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The race was also attended by Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of

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