Call to Prayer Sounds Different. Here’s Why!
On 17 March 2020, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) ordered the closure of mosques and the suspension…
Katara Launches Online Competitions to Raise Literary, Cultural Awareness
The Cultural Village Foundation – Katara recently launched an online competition open to local and international participants, featuring various categories…
Q AND A: Community Advice from the HBKU College of Islamic Studies
With the current global outbreak of COVID-19, experts from the College of Islamic Studies at Hamad Bin Khalifa University examine…
Qatar National Library Fights Trafficking of Manuscripts, Books and Archives in MENA
Stephane Ipert, Conservation and Preservation Manager at Qatar National Library and Director of the IFLA Regional Preservation and Conservation (PAC)…
Mother’s Days Around the World
Mother’s Day is an international celebration honouring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers…
Public Art: Where Can You Find it in Qatar
In the recent years, through Qatar Museums (QM), Qatar has been pushing to be one of the major art hubs…
Two New Playgrounds at National Museum of Qatar Open to the Public this Weekend
The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) announced that two of its highly anticipated children’s playgrounds are set to open to…
Katara Awards Photography Competition Winners, Honours Artists
The Cultural Village Foundation – Katara recently awarded the winning artists of a photography competition and paid tribute to artists…
Qatar Chamber, Katara Strengthen Cultural Ties and Cooperation
Qatar Chamber (QC) and Katara – the Cultural Village signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) recently which aims to enhance…
A New Year for All?
As millions around the world celebrate the end of 2019 and welcome 2020, it does not necessarily mean that 31…
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