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Awareness for girls education in the Qurimbas National Park
Her name is Sara…. At first, Sara seems like any other teenage girl in Qatar—she loves her Blackberry, can describe the latest “it bag” and is looking forward to going college but if you ask her about education get ready for an in-depth answer worth of a UN ambassador. This should not come as a surprise considering...
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There are many people who have formed clubs, organizations and expat groups in Qatar, some also tailored towards various nationalities and expat communities in Qatar. Joining clubs in Qatar can be an interesting and enjoyable way to past the time and meet new people, and is also a great opportunity for you to learn new skills or enjoy hobbies. There are now many clubs in Qatar which offer a variety of activities in which you can participate and cultural organisations hold various cultural func...
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Qatar has a rich and distinct culture that brings with it a priceless heritage of many centuries. The ethnic roots of Qatari people are as varied as the many tribes that inhabited Arabia in ancient times. Pearl Diving Pearl diving was once a common practice and integral to the economy of Qatar and other Gulf states. Despite the month long diving trips, and the often dangerous depths of the ocean, many men in the 1940’s worked as pearl divers and were rewarded for their catches. It...
