Fashioning an Empire: Textiles from Safavid Iran
The exhibition highlights the critical role that silk played during the Safavid period (1501-1736 CE) in Iran. It is organised into sections: establishment of the silk monopoly and state-funded manufacturing;…
Qatar Now Requires Hotel Booking for Nationals on ‘Visa on Arrival’ from India, Iran and Pakistan
UPDATE: The mandatory hotel booking has been removed from the Discover Qatar website. As of this time, it is not clear if the hotel booking requirement for Indian, Iranian and Pakistani nationals,…
Persian Pleasures for Your Palate
A nation’s culture is reflected in its food – after all, it’s what they do three times a day, everyday, and in a land so great in area and talent…
Qatar Airways Cargo Transports UNICEF’s Medical Donations to Iran
Qatar Airways Cargo recently transported 36 tonnes of freight from Shanghai, China to Tehran, Iran in support of UNICEF. The cargo consisted of medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) such…
Qatar Airways Temporarily Halts and Adjusts Services to South Korea, Iran
Qatar Airways is temporarily holding and making schedule adjustments to its operations to South Korea and Iran until further notice due to significant operational challenges caused by entry restrictions imposed…
New Book Explores Troubled Waters of the Gulf
A new book authored by Georgetown Professor Mehran Kamrava explores the complex relationships in the Gulf. Titled Troubled Waters: Insecurity in the Persian Gulf (Cornell University Press, 2018), the book…
First Cultural Forum of Traditional Fashion Designers at Katara
Cultural Village Foundation – Katara recently launched the first cultural forum of traditional clothing designers featuring a fashion show for traditional clothes and an exhibition for traditional costumes. The forum,…