Qatar / Culture

Katara Prize for Arabic Novel committee names Egypt's Ihsan Abdel Quddous 'Person of the Year' 05 Oct 2023 - 08:36 am

Doha, Qatar:Katara Cultural Village (Katara) announced yesterday that the committee of the 9th Katara Prize for the Arabic Novel in 2023 has selected...

Katara to hold book fair on Oct 13 04 Oct 2023 - 09:29 am

Doha, Qatar:The Cultural Village Foundation- Katara announced holding its first book fair within the 9th Edition of Katara Festival for Arabic Novel, which...

'Qatar Museums committed to enhancing learning at schools' 03 Oct 2023 - 08:28 am

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Museums (QM), H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, recently addressed the Academic Committee (AC), which...

Katara’s Novel Week to start on Oct 13 02 Oct 2023 - 08:31 am

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation- Katara announced yesterday that it would hold the Novel Week during October 13-20. The novel week is...

Registration open for Katara Quran recitation contest 01 Oct 2023 - 08:15 am

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation - Katara has announced the opening of registration for Katara’s seventh award for Qu’ran Recitation from Oct....

House built in late '50s fully restored in Simaisma Beach 28 Sep 2023 - 12:57 pm

Doha, Qatar: Restoration works for Al Qarn House in Simaisma have been completed by the Department of Architectural Conservation. The house was built...

NMoQ, MIA, and Fire Station win award for best environmental practices 27 Sep 2023 - 09:51 am

Doha, Qatar: Three museums in Qatar were recently recognized for their sustainable practices. The National Museum of Qatar, the Museum of Islamic Art,...

CineMoon Ensemble celebrates its 10th year with ‘Oldies Goldies’ concert 27 Sep 2023 - 08:27 am

Doha, Qatar:A decade of harmonious artistry comes to life as CineMoon Ensemble, under the leadership of Merve Kenet Bulun, Founder, and Artistic Director,...

Qatar to host largest exhibition of Dan Flavin and Donald Judd, first-ever in MENA 26 Sep 2023 - 03:06 pm

Doha, Qatar: This fall, Qatar Museums will open the largest museum exhibition outside of the United States-and the first in-depth presentation worldwide in...

Qatar Museums to host educational activities for all ages in October 26 Sep 2023 - 11:33 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums continue to engage the public with a diverse roster of public programming throughout October, featuring art workshops, reading clubs,...

'Growing interest among S Koreans to explore Qatar' 26 Sep 2023 - 08:23 am

Seoul:Efforts to boost the cultural exchange and tourism between Qatar and South Korea are taking shape through events lined up in the coming...

Katara holds lecture on artificial intelligence, daily life 25 Sep 2023 - 03:56 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation-Katara, held a lecture on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and daily life within a series of the activities of...

Union of Jordanian Publishers honours Katara Cultural Village 25 Sep 2023 - 08:45 am

Doha, Qatar:The Union of Jordanian Publishers honoured the Cultural Village Foundaton, Katara, represented by its General Manager, Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al...

Artworks using children’s book elements debut at Fire Station 25 Sep 2023 - 08:35 am

Doha, Qatar: Charlene Kasdorf, an accomplished illustrator with over a decade of residence and work in Qatar, has introduced an innovative artistic technique...

'Shattered' glass art exhibit at MIA explores resilience, transformation 21 Sep 2023 - 08:00 am

Doha, Qatar:In a poignant exploration of resilience and transformation, the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) unveiled its latest installation, “Shattered,” by Turkish artist...

Qatar Museums marks 10th anniversary of Al Zubarah archaeological site 18 Sep 2023 - 08:18 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums celebrated, in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the 10th year anniversary of the inscription of Al Zubarah Archaeological Site...

‘Crafting Spaces’ showcases bespoke furniture pieces by Qatar-based designers 16 Sep 2023 - 09:27 am

Doha, Qatar:In a celebration of design that marries function and aesthetics, M7, Qatar’s epicentre for innovation and entrepreneurship in design, fashion, and tech,...

DFI-supported film ‘Inshallah A Boy’ triumphs at Rotterdam Arab Film Festival 15 Sep 2023 - 08:46 am

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI)-backed film, “Inshallah A Boy,” has emerged victorious at the prestigious Rotterdam Arab Film Festival, clinching two...