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Wael Shawky produces spectacular film series based on literature and historical narratives, using a visual language that mixes fictional storytelling and documentary styles. The exhibition presents two newly completed film trilogies, each inspired by stories and scripts of literature; Cabaret Crusades (2010-2014) draws on Amin Maalouf’s novel The Crusades through Arab Eyes (1983) while Al Araba Al Madfuna (2012-2015) collages the […]
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Investors seem willing to pay just about anything for a better burger. Half a dozen food chains have held piping-hot stock market debuts in the past year to meet a growing ap- petite for “fast-casual” restaurants catering to younger and more affluent diners willing to pay more for fresher, higher quality fare than they expect […]
Read MoreAlfardan Sports Motors, the official Ferrari importer in Qatar, organised the “6th Emozioni in Pista” for Ferrari owners and enthusiasts at the Losail International Circuit. Omar Alfardan, president and chief executive officer, Alfardan Group, welcomed VIP guests and executive managers of Alfardan Group before leading a parade of some 39 cars to Losail International Circuit. […]
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The soft opening of Gulf Mall, Qatar‘s newest shopping destination, has started attracting many visitors and customers. “We were not expecting any customers or visitors when we initially opened our first store in Qatar last March 24,” a staff of UK-based clothing and homeware retailer Matalan told Gulf Times on Friday. “Since both Matalan and Gulf Mall belong to the same owner, […]
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Seven-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi won the Commercial Bank Grand Prix of Qatar for the first time since 2010 holding off the blistering Ducati of Andrea Dovizioso by a little under two hundredths of a second at the floodlit Losail International Circuit yesterday. The Movistar Yamaha rider started the race in eighth position, fell to […]
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The Dine in the Sky and Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha are taking visitors to Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) 2015 to a new level of luxury experience. Hosted by Qatar Airways (QA) this year, the “Dine in the Sky” is big hit with many guests who want to feel a relaxing ambience and […]
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With the stage set for the Commercial Bank Grand Prix of Qatar on Sunday, QMMF President Nasser bin Khalifa al-Attiyah sheds light on the preparations that have gone into the motorcycling calendar’s first race. Q: Losail circuit is ready to host the first round of the MotoGP season. How did you prepare for it? A:To […]
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Andrea Dovizioso set the fastest time on day 2 of the MotoGP test in Qatar with less than 1 second separating the top 14 riders. Overcast conditions greeted the teams as they arrived at the 5.4 km circuit in Losail, with most riders preferring to wait until the floodlights came on before heading out on […]
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The Executive Committee today confirmed that the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ will be staged in November/December with the Final to be on 18 December 2022, Qatar’s National Day. In principle, it was agreed that the tournament should be played over a reduced timeframe, for instance 28 days. The working group for the international match calendar […]
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Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has announced the opening of four new exclusive retail outlets at Hamad International Airport (HIA). Bazaar, Blush, Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and beIN Sports are the latest additions to QDF’s premium portfolio of brands located within the airport’s 25,000sq m duty-free shopping area, which incorporates more than 70 retail outlets, according […]
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