Events this week November 10 – November 16
Here is to another action-packed week in Qatar. From hospitality expos and health summits to thrilling F1 fan zones and cultural exhibitions, Doha has a packed lineup of events this week. Key highlights include Hospitality Qatar 2024, the WISH health summit, an immersive "Race Is On" F1 exhibit, Qatar’s World Cup qualifier match, the Doha Photography Festival, and the Jeju Haenyeo exhibition celebrating Korean culture. There’s something for everyone in Qatar this week!
Hospitality Qatar 2024
Hospitality Qatar, the country’s flagship and only trade event for Hospitality, F&B and HORECA sectors builds on the tangible role it has been playing for 9 years now in developing and supplying the hospitality industry in Qatar to cater for the growth expected ahead by providing an unparalleled platform for suppliers in the hospitality industry to connect with key decision-makers and buyers from top hotels, restaurants, and F&B outlets in Qatar. The exhibition features leading suppliers of equipment, technology, and services for the hospitality industry, providing a unique opportunity for networking and business development. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to a captive audience and gain valuable insights into the Qatari market.
Date: November 12-14, 2024
Timings: 11 am – 9 pm
Location: Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre
Access: Free, register on www.hospitalityqatar.com
WISH 2024: World Innovation Summit for Health
The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), will host its seventh edition of WISH in Doha on November 13 and 14, 2024. Across two days, more than 3,000 health policy makers, innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers and practitioners will convene at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) to look for innovative solutions to some of the world’s biggest health challenges.
Date: November 13-14, 2024
Timings: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: QNCC
Access: Register on www.wish.org.qa
F1 Fan activations
Ahead of the Formula 1™ Qatar Airways Grand Prix 2024, Lusail International Circuit has launched F1-themed fan activation zones at West Walk and near Gate 1 and 4 at Place Vendôme. Running from November 15 to 30, these zones feature interactive simulators, games, a replica F1 car, live performances, and prizes.
Date: Till November 30
Timings: 12 pm – 11 pm
Location: West Walk & Place Vendôme
IDC Qatar CIO Summit 2024
The IDC Qatar CIO Summit 2024, where you can explore the future of IT in an "AI Everywhere" world. Discover how AI is reshaping the digital landscape, and why it's crucial for IT leaders to adapt.
Date: November 13, 2024
Timings: 8 am to 3 pm
Location: Grand Hyatt
Access: Free, Register on www.idc.com
Doha Photography Festival 2024
The Ministry of Culture invites you to the Doha Photography Festival, which features a variety of exhibitions and several training workshops, from November 8 to 13, 2024, opposite to the Courier Trail. Eight international companies specialised in photography cameras are participating in the festival. The festival will feature a group of individual and collective exhibitions, old photos and ‘antique’ cameras, in addition to a place designated for displaying film photos.
Date: November 8 - 13, 2024
Timings: 3 pm – 10 pm
Location: Darb Al Saai
MIA Park Bazaar 2024
Visit MIA park during the weekend for the bazaar and enjoy a wide array of stalls and shops in the sunshine. Styled in the tradition of the Old Souqs and bazaars, the MIA park bazaars offer a wealth of stalls from bakeries, a mix of gift selection, clothing and much more.
Date: Every Friday & Saturday Till February 22, 2025
Timings:
Fri – 4 pm – 10 pm
Sat: 2 pm – 9 pm
Location: Museum of Islamic Art Park
Access: Free
Qatar vs. Uzbekistan - 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers
Get into the football spirit and cheer for Al Annabi as they play against Uzbekistan in the fifth round of the Asian Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Date: November 14, 2024
Timings: 7.15 pm
Location: Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium
Access: Tickets available on tickets.qfa.qa
"The Race Is On" Exhibition
The Race Is On invites visitors to discover iconic objects from the history of F1 and rally racing and to learn about pioneering drivers and world champions. There will be an opportunity to explore a timeline of international motor racing in Qatar, from the first Qatar Motor Rally in 1977, and to re-live the intensity of famous races from seven decades of thrilling competition.
Date: November 6, 2024 – April 1, 2025
Location: 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
Timings: 9 am – 9 pm
Access: Free for residents. Non residents can get tiekctes from www. 321qosm.org.qa
Moroccan Zouak Art
Join in for an immersive workshop on Zawaq art, a stunning form of traditional Moroccan decoration, led by the renowned Master Youssef Al-Zawaq.
As one of the most prominent craftsmen in this field, Youssef will guide participants through the intricate techniques of this unique art form. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply curious, this workshop promises an unforgettable experience where tradition meets artistic expression.
Date: November 10 – 14, 2024
Timings: 4 pm – 7 pm
Location: Museum of Islamic Art
Access: Free. Register on [email protected]
Jeju Haenyeo Exhibition by Korean Embassy Qatar
In honour of the 50th Anniversary of Korea-Qatar relations, the Korean Embassy in Qatar is hosting “Jeju Haenyeo Exhibition” in Katara Cultural Village starting November 3, 2024. This exhibition will offer visitors a unique opportunity to learn about the haenyeo and their cultural significance, providing an unforgettable experience that highlights the shared connection between Korea’s haenyeo and the world’s seas.
The haenyeo of Jeju are not just divers — they are cultural icons, guardians of the environment, and the heart of Jeju Island’s living heritage. Their legacy and living history, passed down through generations, continues to inspire, offering a unique glimpse into the harmonious relationship between humans and the sea.
Date: Till November 25, 2024
Timings: 10 am – 10 pm
Location: Katara Cultural Village Building #47 Gallery 2
Access: Free
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