The revamped and remodeled Il Galante, located within the elegant Banyan Tree Doha, now embraces a casual Italian ambiance, highlighted by a vibrant artistic wall, lush olive trees, and a reimagined menu reflecting Italy’s warm and convivial dining culture.
HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, opened the 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family Conference on Family and Contemporary Megatrends on Wednesday. The event, organized by Qatar Foundation’s Doha International Family Institute, brings together global experts, policymakers, and thought leaders to explore key global megatrends to discuss and highlight the challenges faced by contemporary families.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is on an official two-day visit to Doha, will meet HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Thursday. He will also inaugurate an exhibition — Manzar: Art and Architecture in Pakistan from 1940 to present — which will showcase Pakistan’s rich cultural and architectural heritage and underline deep people-to-people linkages between Pakistan and Qatar.
Qatar has condemned, in the strongest terms, the Israeli Knesset’s approval of draft laws banning the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in the occupied Palestinian territories. Qatar’s spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari said stopping support for UNRWA would have disastrous consequences for Gaza’s people.
HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued Decree No. 87 of 2024 on Tuesday, inviting all citizens aged 18 and over to participate in a general referendum on the constitutional amendments to Qatar’s Permanent Constitution on November 5.
A workshop led by AI and tech innovator Sina Meshkani, known for his extensive experience in developing AI-driven solutions, was recently held at Servcorp.
Qatari maestro Akram Afif was crowned the 2023-24 AFC Asian Player of the Year during a glittering AFC Annual Awards ceremony in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday. The 27-year-old also became the first Qatari to win the award twice, after lifting the title in 2019. He is also only the third Asian player to win the title twice.
Qatar Museums (QM) is getting ready to welcome the fall season with diverse activities for everyone in the family. November will feature various engaging family programmes, including hands-on workshops, immersive camps, and captivating storytelling and Family Day sessions, in different parts of the country.
Tickets are now on sale for the Eraserheads: Huling El Bimbo World Tour Live in Doha, taking place on December 13, 2024, at QNCC. This concert marks the iconic band's first performance in Qatar and their final tour, making it a must-see event for fans.
Qatar Foundation’s Education City is continuing to establish itself as an inclusive hub for sports and an activity centre for people of all ages and skill levels, throughout the year. Registrations are open for competitions, organised by Qatar Foundation, which will be a part of National Sports Day 2025.
Pass, a pioneering technology startup based in Qatar, has successfully raised over QAR10m in its latest pre-Series A funding round. This major achievement underscores the company’s growing influence in revolutionizing supply chain logistics and delivering fast, reliable services that enhance daily life.
Doha will host three matches of the revamped 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup — featuring standalone competitions between champions of six different continental federations. The final, with European champions Real Madrid as one of the teams, will be held at the iconic Lusail Stadium. Stadium 974 will feature two games.
Qatar has strongly condemned the killing and wounding of several Lebanese journalists during a recent Israeli raid targeting their residences in Beirut. The early morning airstrike targeted journalists as they slept at a guesthouse in southeast Lebanon. It was one of the deadliest attacks on the media since hostilities broke out across the border a year ago.
Qatar Airways, the country’s national airline, issued a travel alert announcing temporary suspensions and adjustments to its flights to different destinations in the Middle East. While flights to Iraq, Iran, and Lebanon, were suspended, flights to Amman, Jordan will operate only during the daytime.
The inaugural Qatar Boat Show 2024 will be held at the Old Doha Port from November 6 to 9. The much-anticipated marine event will feature luxury superyachts and marine vessels, industry innovations, thrilling watersports activities, entertainment, and exquisite dining experiences.
Qatar Airways has taken the future of in-flight connectivity to greater heights by operating the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 aircraft from Doha to London on Tuesday. Qatar Airways will introduce 12 Boeing 777-300 aircraft, equipped with Starlink, by the end of 2024. The technology will be rolled out on its entire Boeing 777 fleet in 2025, with the Airbus A350 fleet following in the summer of 2025.
Qatar strongly condemns the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyards, calling it a violation of international law and an act of provocation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges the international community to protect Jerusalem’s sanctities and reiterates Qatar’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause.
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