This is completely unrelated to Qatar, I am afraid, but over on TheDisabledShop I am helping to run a blogging competition. If you are disabled or have a connection with disability (through work or friends/family) check it out. There is a cash prize of £250 ($400) and the chance to win a permanent blogging position. Click here for more information!
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
Blogging Competition
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Zubara
Our latest article on the QatarVisitor website is not about the fort which can be found on every Qatar postcard (and which is not actually that old!) but about the ancient town of Zubara.
Continuing excavations are finding new evidence of an extensive town at Zubara, including evident town planning, wealth and large walled houses. This wealth may not be surprising - because as our article reveals, at one point the town was the largest center of pearl fishing in the Gulf.
To read the full article see: Zubara.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Qatar Birds: The Book
Fran Gillespie, Qatar Visitor writer and author of Discovering Qatar, has published her latest book, Common Birds of Qatar.
The first field guide to Qatar birds ever to be published, the book covers 215 birds illustrated by more than 400 pictures - pictures taken by world famous photographers Hanne and Jens Eriksen.
For more information about the book or to purchase it see Birds of Qatar on the Qatar Visitor website.
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Sunday, November 07, 2010
Where can I learn Arabic in Qatar?
That's one of the most frequent questions we get from readers.
We've covered the question to an extent in our article Language Schools in Qatar. Sadly, one of the best places to learn Arabic in Doha, The Language Institute, has closed after nearly 40 years in business. However, our writer Yousra Samir has been digging to find other places - check them out here in Where to Learn Arabic in Qatar.
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Sunday, October 31, 2010
Qatar Professional Women’s Network’s Launch Event!
Don’t miss the Qatar Professional Women’s Network’s Dream Big! Launch Event!
All ladies in Qatar are being invited to attend and take part in the celebrations at the Qatar Professional Women’s Network’s official launch event, which will take place on Tuesday evening, 7 December, 2010, from 6-8.30 p.m. at the Four Seasons’ Apres Spa Café. This special event marks the QPWN’s official launch to the community and a celebration of its early success.
The theme of the event is “Dream Big!”, a celebration of the personal and professional dreams and aspirations of all women. The launch will begin at 6.00 p.m. with networking over mocktails, hors d’oeuvres and musical entertainment. The official “Dream Big!” programme will commence at 7 p.m., featuring inspiring speeches by QPWN's founder, Christina Zini, and prominent Qatari and expatriate women leaders.
QPWN’s launch event is a unique opportunity for women to meet with other like-minded professional women, expand their networks and re-energise their careers. There will also be exciting prizes and give-aways up for grabs from the Four Seasons and other exclusive local businesses.
It will be a strictly women-only, non-alcoholic event and tickets, costing 175 QR each, must be purchased in advance.
To learn more about QPWN and how to purchase a ticket, visit QPWN's website www.qpwn.org.
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Snapshots from Doha
Journalists Shabina Khatri and Omar Chatriwala teamed up this month - Shabina with her pen and Omar with his camera - to provide a stunning photo essay of Doha.
To view the full article, along with ten supber photos from the capital of Qatar, read Snapshots from Doha!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Qatar's Hidden World of Magic
Black magic may be a forbidden art in much of the Arab world, but that doesn't stop billions of dolars being spent on it every year. Qatar is no exception, with many practising magic to get revenge on employers - or using the evil eye to spite a rival. It's not just black magic that is used, though, as we explore in our latest fascinating article on the QatarVisitor website. For the full story read Qatar's Black and White Magic.
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Monday, October 11, 2010
Arabic Phrases
Learn a new Arabic word, expression or phrase every day with this handy tool.
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Friday, October 01, 2010
Mums in Doha
In our latest article on the website Roxanne Davies from Doha Mums tells us what it is like to be a mother in Qatar, and reveals that there is a huge support network available - so long as you are ready to get involved!
Check out Mums in Doha for the full article.
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Sunday, September 05, 2010
Qatari Women
In our latest article on the QatarVisitor website Yousra Samir spills the beans about Qatar women. From 'barbies' to 'tomboys', she puts Western misconceptions as well as Qatari women under the spotlight - and comes up with some fascinating observations. For the full fascinating article see Qatari Women
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Monday, August 30, 2010
How not to lose your job in Qatar
Over the years I have known a number of people lose their jobs in Qatar. Some were people I knew, some were close colleagues, some I just heard about through the rumour mill.
Many of these people did not lose their job because they were incompetent, but because they had a poor understanding of the culture and environment they worked in.
In our latest article, we have compiled tips for keeping your job in Qatar. They may sound rather different from what you would expect in the West, but they are based on our direct experience in Qatar. See Keeping your Job in Qatar and the Middle East for the full article.
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
Brazil v Argentina Football Friendly
The two giants of South American soccer Argentina and Brazil will face off in a friendly international at the Khalifa Stadium in Doha on November 17.
Doha, within easy reach of Europe, is becoming an increasingly popular venue for international football friendlies and with many of the stars of both teams based in Europe the location makes sense. England played Brazil in a previous match last year.
The match is an opportunity to showcase Qatar's increasingly impressive bid for the 2022 World Cup.
Stars who might be on the field include Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Kaka.
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