31st Doha International Book Fair to begin on January 13

The Ministry of Culture and Sports announced yesterday that the 31st Doha International Book Fair will be organised from January 13 to 22, 2022. The event will be organised under the supervision and organisation of the Qatar Cultural and Heritage Events Center of the Ministry of Culture and Sports. The US will be the Guest of Honour at the Doha International Book Fair under the framework of the Qatar-US Year of Culture 2021.  The exhibition is considered as one of the most important and largest international cultural events in the country.  The organising committee of the exhibition decided from today to start registration for participation in upcoming edition, while November 1, 2021 will be the last date for receiving applications for the participation. The committee also said that November 18, 2021 will be the last date for receiving subscription fees, and November 15, 2021 will be the last date for receiving delegates’ passports. Publishing houses, libraries, cultural institutions, research centres, associations, universities, international organisations and ministries can apply for participation through the exhibition’s website... Read More

  • August 15,2021
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ANCESTRAL MEADOWS: A MATTER OF TRUST .. slogan for the 2021 Qatar national day

As part of the National Day mission to promote loyalty, solidarity, unity and national pride, The State National Day Celebrations Organizing Committee announces the updated slogan for the 2021 Qatar national day: ANCESTRAL MEADOWS: A MATTER OF TRUST The new slogan is based on the poetry of the founder of Qatar, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Bin Thani, may Allah rest his soul, and represents the strong relationship of Qataris to their environment since time immemorial. Oh, how many caravans have passed by, Leaving behind vestiges of the fluctuations of the times, Abodes our sights are accustomed to as the seasons slip by, Our meadows ornamented with herbs. The Qatari people mirror the simplicity of their environment, and the gentleness of their morals and humility is rooted in the gentleness of the land. Qataris have always been wise and courageous, believing that life is lived through interaction with others. They traveled in the land that Allah gave them, taking care of it without extravagance. Their attachment to their environment increased their love for their homeland and their sense of belonging and pride in it, which is apparent in their songs and... Read More

  • June 14,2021
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Qatar National Day logo release on Monday

The logo of National Day 2021 will be released on Monday (June 14), the Organising Committee of the Qatar National Day (QND) celebrations announced on Thursday. “The Committee has decided to release the logo in June this year unlike the usual release in November each year. The logo is in line with the Committee’s vision to promote loyalty, solidarity, unity and pride in the national identity of Qatar and to emphasise the values of the Committee which include participation, inspiration, creativity and transparency,” a statement said. Meanwhile, a promo video of the QND celebrations was released on... Read More

  • June 10,2021
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The events of “Doha, Capital of Culture in the Islamic World”, start today

The state of Qatar hosts, during this year, the events of “Doha, Capital of Culture in the Islamic World in 2021” The events of “Doha, Capital of Culture in the Islamic World”, start today A special live broadcasting at 7:30 pm on local channels and on the event’s website The State of Qatar hosts the events of “Doha, Capital of Culture in the Islamic World in 2021” which start today, the 8th of March 2021, Under the kind patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the country  and the direct supervision of the Ministry of Culture and Sports in cooperation with the Islamic World Organization for Education, Science and Culture “ISESCO”, the Qatar National Committee for Education, Culture and Science and the strategic partners in the country, namely, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Qatar Museums, Katara Cultural Village Qatar, and Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development and many other bodies from the state. A special episode of the launching ceremony of the events of “Doha, Capital of Culture in the Islamic World”, will be broadcast... Read More

  • March 08,2021
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Qatar hosts the event of Doha, Capital of Islamic Culture in 2021

Under the kind patronage of His Highness Qatar hosts the event of “Doha, Capital of Islamic Culture in 2021” Doha – Under the kind patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the country, the State of Qatar will host the event of “Doha, Capital of Culture in the Islamic World in 2021”. The event will be under the slogan of “Our Culture is Enlightenment”. The event starts on the 8th of March 2021 and lasts for the whole year. The celebration is supervised by the Ministry of Culture and Sports in cooperation with the Islamic World Organization for Education, Science and Culture “ISESCO”, the Qatar National Committee for Education, Culture and Science and the strategic partners in the country, namely, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Qatar Museums, Katara Cultural Village Qatar, and Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. The slogan “Our Culture is Enlightenment” was chosen as a symbol of Doha, Capital of Islamic Culture in 2021, believing that every nation has a culture that distinguishes it from others. Indeed, the Islamic culture... Read More

  • February 28,2021
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No Darb Al Saai QND events this year

The Organising Committee of the Qatar National Day (QND) celebrations has announced that the Darb Al Saai QND activities will not be held this year in view of the current circumstances brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Darb Al Saai events will be held next year, the committee said in a statement on Tuesday. The committee stressed that the decision not to hold the 2020 Darb Al Saai event was part of its keenness to ensure the health and safety of all.  Instead, various programmes, seminars and contests will be broadcast through the Doha 360 website, which will be done in a distinguished way commensurate with the status and importance of Qatar National Day. Besides, the Al Messila horse race will be held in co-operation with the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, in addition to shooting events organised jointly with the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association. Also, the National Day competition for falcons will be held in co-operation with the Qatari Society of Al Gannas. The statement noted that the Darb Al Saai activities for 2021 will come in a "new shape reflecting the vision of the Organising Committee in enhancing solidarity, unity and pride in the... Read More

  • October 02,2020
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Training programs for participants of the National Day festivities

The National Day Organizing Committee 2018 is currently organizing training programs from October to December, targeting more than 300 of trainees, both male and female. The training programs include Darb Al Saai and Al Corniche organizing teams, in addition to educational sector. The programs focus on developing skills and raising the level of performance, providing trainees with new and interactive experiences to achieve quality in dealing with the public. They also develop a sense of responsibility further enhancing communication among team members that contributes to building skills. Trainees also benefit from these programs in their practical lives. The programs targeted both new trainees and well-experienced trainees. The courses for the experienced trainees focus on dealing with the public, managing crisis, working under pressure, highlighting the skills of dialogue, persuasion, innovation, protocol and how to deal with official delegations. For the new trainees, the training programs focus on basic skills in organizing events such as self-confidence, positive control, anger control, problem solving, and dealing with public, especially people with special... Read More

  • August 11,2019
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Workshops and events are integral elements of the Knowledge Economy

Events in general represent one of the most important and effective means of communication on organizational and societal levels. This form of communication is one of the most important activities carried out by various parties to achieve their goals and spread their message and desired goals. Therefore, the making of various events constitutes a major element of the knowledge-based economy, as a way to develop and revitalize many commercial, economic, professional, touristic and academic sectors. Here, the idea of ​​establishing a professional training program to prepare and help those responsible for the planning and management of events according to organizational procedures that are taken well in advance of events taking place. The logistics of such endeavor include the reserving of event venues and supervising all the work that will take place there. This calls for attention to the number of required workers, interior designers and other technicians. Other procedures include determining the number and type of groups invited and targeted to attend the event, whether they are attending in their individual capacity or as representatives of institutions and companies.... Read More

  • November 23,2021
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Qatar a shelter for migratory birds flying over its sky to feed their babies

The State of Qatar is a permanent home to nearly 300 species of birds, which makes it an important journey stop for migratory birds flying hundreds and thousands of kilometers, to find the best habitats available to feed and raise their hatchlings and newborns. The long coastline provides shelter for various types of birds, as many types of birds cross the country twice a year on their migratory route, especially with the spread of areas, wetlands, farms, parks and gardens, which greatly increased the number of birds visiting the country. While migratory birds are concentrated in Qatar in a number of places, the most important of which are Al-Dhakhira, Al Aaliya Island, Sharaawh Island, and Khor Al-Udeid inlet. Outside the breeding season, the beaches receive large numbers of Socotra cormorants, beach birds, seagulls and sea swallows, while waterfowl species are seen on the moist interior lands with fresh water. Some species breed on islands far from the shore, such as the endangered Socotra cormorant, water egret, and many species of terns or sea swallows. Among the migratory birds that can be seen in Qatar, Merops are a wonderful colorful bird that arrive in the... Read More

  • November 23,2021
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