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Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels to launch Al Bidda & Al Jomrok in 2013

Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels to launch Al Bidda & Al Jomrok in 2013
During its appearance at this year’s Arabian Travel Market, currently running at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC), Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels announced that the group plans to launch two more exquisite, five star hotels in the heart of Doha’s historic Souq Waqif. Known as Al Bidda and Al Jomrok, the hotels will be part of a collection of boutique...

NU-Q achievements of Class of 2013

NU-Q achievements of Class of 2013
DIVERSITY Our students hold passports from 16 countries and are fluent in 8 different languages. Almost every senior is bilingual. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 24 of the 33 graduating seniors have made the Dean’s List at least once (requiring a GPA above 3.75 for Communication and 3.7 for Journalism). Three of our seniors (Dana Atrach, Mo’tasemKalaji and ShahdDauleh) have made the Dean’s...

NU-Q to pass media baton to 33 new graduates

NU-Q to pass media baton to 33 new graduates
Northwestern University in Qatar will celebrate today its second graduating class, made up of 33 graduates, at the Qatar National Convention Center. The Class of 2013, among them 15 Qataris, will be receiving Bachelors of Science in journalism (16) and communication (17). Several are graduating with minors in public relations, business studies and for the first time, certificates in...

Doha Film Institute to unveil new film festival format at Cannes 2013

Doha Film Institute to unveil new film festival format at Cannes 2013
Doha Film Institute (DFI), and Tribeca Enterprises, a diversified global media company based in New York City, released the following statements today, announcing the conclusion of DFI’s successful cultural partnership with Tribeca Enterprises. Statement from the Doha Film Institute on the Doha Tribeca Film Festival DFI CEO Abdulaziz Al-Khater said: “Through the past four editions...

Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels takes Roadshow to Europe

Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels takes Roadshow to Europe
Following a successful introductory roadshow across the GCC, Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels has taken to Europe to promote its unique collection of boutique properties with an official trip to key destinations in Switzerland and Germany, including visits to the cities of Zurich, Munich, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf and Hamburg. The five-day roadshow, which is part of a broader plan to raise...

“Made in Qatar” showcase at 2013 Gulf Film Festival

“Made in Qatar” showcase at 2013 Gulf Film Festival
Doha Film Institute (DFI), Qatar’s independent cultural organisation that brings the country’s film initiatives under one banner will support the showcase of seven films from up-and-coming filmmakers, part of the “Made In Qatar” programme during the 6th Gulf Film Festival, which runs from 11 – 17 April at Dubai’s Media City. “Made In Qatar” films will present audiences...

21 hotels to come up by 2017

21 hotels to come up by 2017
Qatar has lined up a total of 21 new hotels for the next five years as part of adding up 45,000 additional hotel rooms to its existing capacity. This would be Qatar’s major efforts to meet FIFA’s projected capacity requirement of 60,000 rooms. Of the list of planned hotels scheduled to open by 2017, 11 are five-star properties and nine are four-stars, the Ministry of...

DFI opens ‘Qoul Qasa: Creative Writing Workshop’ to nurture storytelling skills for films

DFI opens ‘Qoul Qasa: Creative Writing Workshop’ to nurture storytelling skills for films
Doha Film Institute (DFI), the leading cultural organisation established to support the growth of a sustainable film industry in Qatar and the Middle East, will begin the ‘Qoul Qasa Creative Writing Workshop’s,’ to help nurture the skills of aspiring writers for future screenwriting and film projects. The ‘Qoul Qasa: Creative Writing Workshop’ will be held from March 11 to 15,...

Katara DFI Cinema National Sports Day screenings

Katara DFI Cinema National Sports Day screenings
To celebrate National Sports Day on Tuesday, February 12th, Katara Cultural Village and Doha Film Institute (DFI) presents a free screening of two compelling sports documentaries, which received their MENA premieres at Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF) 2012, as a part of Katara DFI Cinema. The Katara DFI Cinema National Sports Day screenings will include, the documentary ‘Town of...

DFI UK Cinema showcase at the MIA

DFI UK Cinema showcase at the MIA
Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) year round film series  launches an exciting programme of public screenings that will open with the Qatar Premiere of the British classic The Red Shoes (1948; dir. Powell & Pressburger) at  the Museum of Islamic Art  (MIA), on Thursday, February 28th in celebration of Qatar-UK 2013. In partnership with the British Council and the Qatar Museums...

DFI hosts intensive hands-on Cinematography Workshop

DFI hosts intensive hands-on Cinematography Workshop
Doha Film Institute (DFI), Qatar’s independent cultural organisation that brings the country’s film initiatives under one banner, is hosting a week-long hands-on intensive cinematography workshop titled ‘AKKAS CINEMA: DFI Cinematography Workshop’ from the 27th January until 2nd February, 2013. The workshop, led by DFI’s resident Director of Photography, Thomas Hines, will form...

Katara and ExxonMobil Qatar sign sponsorship in support of Qatari culture

Katara and ExxonMobil Qatar sign sponsorship in support of Qatari culture
In line with the Qatar National Vision 2030, Katara, the Cultural Village and ExxonMobil Qatar announced today a strategic partnership. The support of Katara, Doha’s cultural village, represents a long-term and unique means of celebrating and preserving Qatari culture for current and future generations. Through its sponsorship, ExxonMobil contributes to the many events held by Katara...