Qatar / Culture

Qatar Tourism is emerging as a premier travel destination, blending rich Arabian tradition with modern amenities 06 Jun 2024 - 01:01 pm

Qatar has continuously made remarkable progress in the field of tourism, utilizing its abundant cultural heritage, modern infrastructure, and strategic investments to establish...

Katara holds exhibition to mark World Environment Day, promote recycling 05 Jun 2024 - 10:18 am

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has opened the “Recycling to Create a Sustainable Culture” exhibition on the occasion of World Environment...

Qatar Museums invites emerging artists to participate in Temporary Public Art 03 Jun 2024 - 12:31 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums announced an open call for early-career artists to participate in its latest initiative, Temporary Public Art. This unique program...

Qatar Museums restores Al Jamiliya old school 30 May 2024 - 10:10 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar Museums’ Architectural Conservation Department has completed the restoration project of Al Jamiliya old school, which constitutes a significant part of the...

Qatar Museums invites artists in GCC to participate in annual public art open call 29 May 2024 - 10:25 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has invited mid-career artists residing in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, both nationals and non-nationals, to submit...

Katara hosts third Turkish Cuisine Week 28 May 2024 - 11:47 am

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation-Katara hosted the 3rdTurkishcuisine week, in collaboration with theTurkishYunus Emre Cultural Centre. The event was punctuated by a...

DFI’s Series Lab applications deadline June 1 25 May 2024 - 09:50 am

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) is calling on emerging screenwriters who wish to hone their writing talents as the institute’s Series...

YoC presents Morocco’s 1639 CE manuscript on astronomy 24 May 2024 - 10:47 am

Doha, Qatar: As part of the ongoing Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture,the Years of Culture team looked deeper into Morocco’s history, culture, and...

Msheireb Museums embrace AI and tech innovations 24 May 2024 - 09:51 am

Doha, Qatar: Msheireb Museums is leveraging the latest technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance experiences for visitors, residents, and businesses. Msheireb Museums...

Qatari artist uses Mexican straw art to showcase local hunting traditions 23 May 2024 - 11:06 am

Doha: Bedour Ali, a talented Qatari artist, is showcasing a new perspective to the art scene in the country by reviving the ancient...

Katara holds symposium on cultural diversity and its relationship to dialogue, development 22 May 2024 - 12:42 pm

DOHA: The Cultural Village Foundation, Katara organised a symposium titled “Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development,” on the occasion of the International Day...

MIA, VCUarts collaborate to introduce Qatar’s first museum escape room 21 May 2024 - 09:33 am

Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) announced a collaboration with the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)...

Amir issues order to restructure Qatar Museums Board of Trustees 20 May 2024 - 03:25 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued Amiri Resolution No. (27) of 2024 restructuring the Board of...

Qatari composer Dana Al Fardan first from Gulf to perform at Cannes 20 May 2024 - 11:42 am

Cannes: Qatari composer Dana Al Fardan has made history as the first artist from the Gulf region to appear at the prestigious 77th...

DFI-backed "The Teacher," "Inshallah a Boy" win at Critics Awards for Arab Films handed out in Cannes 20 May 2024 - 11:34 am

Doha, Qatar: The films "The Teacher" and "Inshallah a Boy," backed by the Doha Film Institute (DFI) has garnered recognition at the Cannes...

Arab Design Now Exhibition: A celebration of tradition and innovation 19 May 2024 - 03:47 pm

Doha, Qatar: As visitors step into the Arab Design Now exhibition at Msheireb’s M7 gallery, they embark on a journey that gradually transitions...

Qatar Museums and AlBahie host charity auction for Gaza 19 May 2024 - 11:51 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM), in collaboration with AlBahie Auction House, and the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), hosted a live charity auction...