Souq Waqif

Qatar's 'World of Restaurants' Provides a Taste of Home for Football Fans

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Curious fans can try a taste of the home nation by breakfasting at Shay Al Shomous at Souq Waqif, famous for its charismatic owner Shams Al Qassabi.

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  • Curious fans can try a taste of the home nation by breakfasting at Shay Al Shomous at Souq Waqif, famous for its charismatic owner Shams Al Qassabi.
  • At Saasna , in Msheireb, creative Qatari chefs prepare local classics such as baddawi, saloona meat and saffron cake.
  • Fans with a sweet tooth should stop by Chocolataria Equador for some of the best chocolate treats in town.
  • The restaurant sits in the city's Tornado Tower and serves a variety of delicious Senegalese dishes, along with refreshing bissap juice.

WITH 40+ NEW INSTALLATIONS, QATAR PRESENTS MORE THAN 100 MAJOR WORKS OF PUBLIC ART AHEAD OF THE FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022™

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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DOHA, Qatar, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Qatar Creates, the year-round national cultural movement that curates, promotes, and celebrates the diversity of cultural activities in Qatar, Qatar Museums today announced the installation of 40 major new works of public art, on view in time for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Installed from the desert to Doha's bustling Souq Waqif, the added works bring to a total of more than 100 the public artworks that have transformed the nation into a vast outdoor museum experience.

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  • Installed from the desert to Doha's bustling Souq Waqif, the added works bring to a total of more than 100 the public artworks that have transformed the nation into a vast outdoor museum experience.
  • Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, said: "Public art is one of our most prominent demonstrations of cultural exchange, where we present works from artists of all nationalities and backgrounds.
  • These works further our mission to make art more accessible, engage our publics, celebrate our heritage, and embrace the cultures of others."
  • Highlights to date include major works by Richard Serra, Tom Claassen, Ghada Al Khater, Bruce Nauman,Damien Hirst, and Dia al-Azzawi.

WITH 40+ NEW INSTALLATIONS, QATAR PRESENTS MORE THAN 100 MAJOR WORKS OF PUBLIC ART AHEAD OF THE FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022™

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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DOHA, Qatar, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Qatar Creates, the year-round national cultural movement that curates, promotes, and celebrates the diversity of cultural activities in Qatar, Qatar Museums today announced the installation of 40 major new works of public art, on view in time for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Installed from the desert to Doha's bustling Souq Waqif, the added works bring to a total of more than 100 the public artworks that have transformed the nation into a vast outdoor museum experience.

Key Points: 
  • Installed from the desert to Doha's bustling Souq Waqif, the added works bring to a total of more than 100 the public artworks that have transformed the nation into a vast outdoor museum experience.
  • Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, said: "Public art is one of our most prominent demonstrations of cultural exchange, where we present works from artists of all nationalities and backgrounds.
  • These works further our mission to make art more accessible, engage our publics, celebrate our heritage, and embrace the cultures of others."
  • Highlights to date include major works by Richard Serra, Tom Claassen, Ghada Al Khater, Bruce Nauman,Damien Hirst, and Dia al-Azzawi.

Qatar on a Budget: Insider Travel Tips From Qatar Tourism

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Tourism, Berthold Trenkel, said: "Qatar is easy and exciting to explore without breaking the bank.

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  • Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Tourism, Berthold Trenkel, said: "Qatar is easy and exciting to explore without breaking the bank.
  • Travellers set to transit through Qatar should turn one holiday into two with the world's best value stopover packages, launched by Qatar Airways and Discover Qatar and supported by Qatar Tourism.
  • Qatar Tourism is the official government body responsible for the development and promotion of tourism in Qatar, facilitating the sector's exponential growth.
  • Qatar Tourism seeks to boost the entire tourism value chain, grow local and international visitor demand, attract inward investment, and drive a multiplier effect across the domestic economy.

10 Budget-Friendly Bites Under USD 10 in Qatar

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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With a never-ending portfolio of pocket-friendly bites on every street corner, sometimes the simplest meals are the best.

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  • With a never-ending portfolio of pocket-friendly bites on every street corner, sometimes the simplest meals are the best.
  • Travellers set to transit through Qatar should turn one holiday into two with the world's best value stopover packages, launched by Qatar Airways and Discover Qatar and supported by Qatar Tourism.
  • Qatar Tourism is the official government body responsible for the development and promotion of tourism in Qatar, facilitating the sector's exponential growth.
  • The Qatar Tourism Strategy 2030 sets an ambitious target to attract over six million international visitors a year by 2030, making Qatar the fastest-growing destination in the Middle East.