Qatar / Culture

Museum of Islamic Art reopens after major overhaul 05 Oct 2022 - 09:10 am

Doha: The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) reopened yesterday, after undergoing a major overhaul over the past year. The renovated museum features 18...

Women’s Sports Committee unveils Qatar 2022 mural 05 Oct 2022 - 08:49 am

Doha: In the presence of Minister of Social Development and Family H E Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, Qatar Women’s Sports...

Inspiring films on complex themes leave lasting impression on jurors at Ajyal 05 Oct 2022 - 08:41 am

Doha: Youth jurors of the Special Edition of the 10th Ajyal Film Festival discovered cinema, from a new lens, with powerful stories centred...

QNL signs deal with Oxford University Press 04 Oct 2022 - 09:10 am

Doha: Qatar National Library, in collaboration with Oxford University Press (OUP), has announced a new, three-year ‘Read-and-Publish’ agreement that will provide institutions in...

Films about identity, environmental destruction spark intense dialogue 04 Oct 2022 - 08:41 am

Doha: Questions came pouring from the youth jurors at the Special Edition of the 10th Ajyal Film Festival in their first day of...

Qatar Museum’s ‘Art Mill Museum 2030’ on view from Oct 24 04 Oct 2022 - 08:14 am

Doha: On the occasion of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the year-round national cultural movement Qatar Creates, Qatar Museums will present...

Antique sellers anticipate increase in patronage during World Cup 04 Oct 2022 - 08:06 am

As the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 draws nearer, antique store owners across Qatar are hoping to capitalise on the influx of fans...

Mural by Cuban artist unveiled at Katara Cultural Village 03 Oct 2022 - 02:41 pm

Doha: A new mural titled, 'Friends, Qatar and Cuba', has been unveiled at the Katara Cultural Village on Monday. Painted by the Cuban...

Omani folk arts events at Katara ends today 03 Oct 2022 - 08:26 am

Doha: The waterfront of the cultural district “Katara” witnessed the activities of Omani folk arts, which are revived by the Izki Folklore Troupe....

Half a million expected to throng Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum by year end 03 Oct 2022 - 08:24 am

The “World of Football” exhibition has been officially opened at 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM), showcasing over 200 objects, including Maradona’s...

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt headlines Qatar exhibit during World Cup 02 Oct 2022 - 12:27 pm

The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored his famous "Hand of God" goal will be on display as part of an...

Art exhibition sheds light on patients’ recovery journey 02 Oct 2022 - 08:55 am

In a new initiative, the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH 2022) is using art as medium to put various healthcare issues in...

Mathaf showcases work of emerging Qatari artist 02 Oct 2022 - 08:51 am

Doha: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art has opened an exhibition titled ‘Inspired by the Land’ by local artist AlMaha AlMaadeed. ‘Inspired by...

British superstars to perform with QPO during World Cup 02 Oct 2022 - 08:42 am

British superstars are set to perform during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) Deputy Executive Director Nasser Sahim said....

10th Ajyal Film Festival opens with 600 jurors 02 Oct 2022 - 08:40 am

Doha: It is a celebration of youth, their positivity and passion for cinema driving one of the most youthful film events in the...

Sheikha Mayassa announces new book The Power of Culture 01 Oct 2022 - 09:36 am

Doha: Chairperson of Qatar Museums (QM), H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, announced the publication of her book,...

QIAF artists laud festival for bringing different cultures under one roof 29 Sep 2022 - 08:43 am

Doha: The artists participating in the Qatar International Arts Festival (QIAF) expressed their delight in showcasing their artworks to a wider audience. QIAF,...