Ministers of Qatar
Qatar is ruled by the Al Thani royal family. The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, came to power on 25 June 2013 after his father, the Father…
BarkinQ to the Rescue!
We have heard of rescue shelters and weekend feeding teams for the homeless dogs in Qatar. Meet BarkinQ, an active group of 50 dog-loving volunteers, who focus on rehoming homeless…
Marhaba Passport: Travel to Switzerland (Part 3)
After two beautiful days in the charming mountain resort, Ultima Gstaad, and a lavish evening at Gstaad Palace, it was time to say “Tschüss” to all Ultima Gstaad staff and…
2017: The Year in Review
Celebrating the past, present and future As Qatar celebrates National Day each December, citizens and residents reflect with pride on its culture-rich history, incredible current achievements and ambitious future plans….
In the Books: Qatar Blockade and Qatar History
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has added lessons on the Qatar blockade to the curriculum at all levels of the academic year 2018–19. The Qatar blockade has unexpectedly prolonged…
Let’s Take a Walk: A Guide to Doha’s Outdoor Places, Spaces
Now that the cooler weather is officially here, outdoors is definitely on our list of fun places this season! Corniche The all-too familiar 7 kilometre-baywalk is a common destination for anyone…
A Reason to Screen
It was announced in March that all cancer treatment at the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) oncology department is now free for all residents. Previously, any costs for cancer treatment was…
Team Up to Clean Up
It can be easy to lapse into a predictable routine on a typical weekend in Doha. However, there are plenty of fun things to do during your days off, becoming…
Expat Story: Two-time Breast Cancer Survivor Relates Experience
Sandee Thompson, a 55-year-old single woman, shares her experience as a breast cancer patient. Sandee is a two-time breast cancer survivor. What that means, as she puts it, is that…
Take a Trip to Umm Slal Fish Market
If you are ready to take a 30 minute drive, we will show you where you can get fresh (well, almost fresh) fish, cheaper than the supermarket rates. No, you…
