Qatar Turns to Solar Energy
A solar power plant is to be built for the first time in Qatar, as part of the state’s efforts to fight carbon emission and climate change. A milestone was…
Global Wellness Day Activities
Founded by Belgin Aksoy Berkin, Global Wellness Day aims to create a physically, mentally and spiritually better world for years to come. To get one step closer towards living well,…
Craft of the Week: Woven Popsicle Stick Baskets
Summer is here and so is the ice cream! If your kids eat a lot of ice cream with sticks, this fun craft is a great way to reuse them…
How to Lower Your Utility Bills in the Summer
Summer is upon us, which comes with substantial surges in our utility bills. As the heat is on, it’s time to make a game plan for saving energy this summer…
Beat the Heat
Exercising in the heat isn’t necessarily dangerous – it’s how you cope with it that is. Each year, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) reminds members of the public to be aware…
School Support for Mental Health
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched a programme to provide psychological services in schools. Qatar has successfully set on a strong academic year 2019–20, thanks to the…
Online Courses To Expand Your Horizons
Whether you are working from home, or doing a six hour work day, you might find that you have quite a bit of spare time on your hands. What better…
Qatar: Home Away From Home
I first came to Qatar in 1994. I was just four years old but I vividly remember when we first came here. Like many expatriates here, my father came to Qatar…
Why Pets Are Good For Your Mental Health
This week, between 18 and 24 May, is Mental Health Awareness Week, an initiative by the Mental Health Foundation in the UK. This year’s theme is kindness, and one act…
Marhaba Recommends: A Podcast For Everyone
The podcast business is huge, especially in today’s era of self isolation, with tens of millions of listeners every week. There is a podcast for everything – from science and…
