Held at venues throughout Doha, including the Visual Arts Centre, Alwaseel auditorium - Ritz Carlton, the city centre and a number of shopping malls, the annual cultural festival brings together theatre, poetry, music, dance, exhibitions, lectures and much more. Advertisement Watch out for the Heritage Village, presenting local shows such as the popular "men jump" (alardah) and the exhibition programme at the Visual Art Centre, which ranges from photography, video and installation to sculpture and other artistic work. Theatre events include a variety of plays, ballet and opera performances, from internationally renowned shows like La Traviata to local theatrical interpretations.

Gallery talks and guided tours with Ann Elliot on Wednesday 6th Feb and Thursday, 6th Feb.

Investment, development, infrastructure, finance and other related issues will be the core of the discussion panels in the forum. Regional and international experts will play an active role in this forum in addition to regional case studies which will be presented by leading real estate corporations.

VCUQatar in cooperation with Dar al-Funoon Gallery, Kuwait Presents ‘Tawasel/Continuity - Contemporary Artists from Sudan’. The VCUQ Gallery at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar is open Sundays-Thursdays, 10:00 am-5:00 PM.

This international summit, brings together globally, key decision makers, telcos, regulators, WISPs, service providers from the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe & North America, to discuss new opportunities and challenges arising from the Wireless Broadband boom, and chart the direction for “The Future of Wireless Broadband”, in Qatar, one of the hotspots in the forefront of telecom liberalization. Meet at this Unique Summit where business and money flow, solutions offered to your infrastructure challenges & strategic partners found!

The 5th International Trade Exhibition for Construction Technology, Building Materials, Equipment & Environmental Technology in Qatar, is guaranteed to bring the best of the world’s construction technology, building materials, equipment and environmental technology sectors to the new and booming market of Qatar and the Gulf. Through Project Qatar, exhibitors and specifiers will meet with key buyers, businessmen, project owners, engineers, consultants, contractors and officials from all over the region.

Hassan Maktabi and sons of Beirut presents an exhibition for antique catpets from 11:00am till 11:00pm.

VCU Qatar Gallery presents its final exhibition of the academic year ‘The Senior Students Exhibition.’ The much anticipated exhibition will take place from April 30 – August 17, 2008. A reception will be held on April 30 at 19.30. This juried exhibition showcass the work of VCUQatar senior students and features the best work of students from the Fashion, Interior and Graphic Design Departments and highlights their creativity and innovation. “The exhibition demonstrates confident work in many different types of media, there is a real good mix of media and range and type of work. This exhibition also shows the professional level of our seniors’ work.” added Muneera Spence Department Chair of Graphic Design. A reception will be held at the gallery on April 30, 2008 at 7:30 pm. The exhibition is scheduled from April 30 – August 17, 2008. The VCUQatar Gallery is open Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm more events...

Diyafa 2008 is expected to attract more international exhibitors from many international countries as multi-billion USD opportunities are waiting to be grasped, and will provide a unique opportunity for hospitality suppliers to meet prominent Gulf businessmen and decision makers from the Gulf and the Middle East. Salon Culinaire at Diyafa 2008 For the third time in Qatar, professionals and connaisseurs in the food art industry will have the opportunity to compete and show their savoir- faire and experience in the culinary world. The Diyafa ‘Salon Culinaire’ will be a unique opportunity for hospitality, food suppliers, catering companies to meet, witness and enjoy this event. The Salon Culinaire will feature a spectacular display and outstanding competitions such as ice, fruit & vegetables and chocolate carvings, artistic pastry competitions, mezzeh and many more. The Salon Culinaire will be judged by a panel of international and renowned chefs.

Ship & Port + Europort Maritime is tailor made for international manufactures seeking a foray into the most promising markets of the Middle Eastern Region, Qatar. Ship & Port + Europort Maritime offers you an excellent platform to show case your latest products and services to the most qualified visitors of the Middle East & Asia. The timing is 10:00am - 6:00pm and the entry is for business visitors.

Now in its seventh year, INFDEX is the trade event for cutting edge interior design and architecture, furniture, art, lighting, fabrics, textiles and accessories. INFDEX will attract a prolific gathering of regional and international industry buyers and decision makers to the Qatar International Exhibition Center from 18th to 21st May 2008, creating an opportunity-laden environment to generate business within the affluent Middle East markets. INFDEX provides an inspiring and stimulating visitor experience, with informative seminars and presentations, innovative new product launches and B2B networking. INFDEX gives local and international companies the ideal platform to access Qatar’s lucrative multi-billion dollar market in commercial and residential projects, brought about by the country’s huge growth in construction and infrastructure projects.

Give me five! for peace, love & unity The concept is bringing all the Filipino community into UNITY, by showing their “handprints” on the large canvass that signifies the colors of the Philippine national flag.

350 stalls from 10 participating countries from around the world. They also have an entire section dedicated to the heritage and culture of Qatar.

The International Exhibition Centre and other venues around the city of Doha are the stages for the Summer Wonders festival. The popular event attracts around 40,000 visitors every year and features music, dance and circus performances from around the world, re-enactments, parades, fireworks, shopping bargains and a number of cool educational activities. Advertisement The programme varies slightly every year, keeping the crowd coming back. Successful initiatives, generally held at the Exhibition Centre, have included a replica of the rainforest, an Antiques Village, taking visitors back to Qatar's Bedouin past, and Beshara Iceland, an indoor snow village recreating a typical winter environment in northern countries. Please visit the Qatar tourism website for the latest updates on this year's event.

Doha is the perfect setting for The Qatar International Boat & Marine Expo 2008. The Gulf, at present is one of the fastest growing leisure boating markets in the world, with industry experts forecasting strong growth for the region, which has the largest number of marina developments in the world. With high per capita incomes, a prevalence of high net worth individuals and a surge in waterfront residential super developments regional demand for leisure boats outstrips supply by three to one. In Qatar, Marine and Boating interest is at an all time high and with the with the increased focus on tourism and additional Marina areas, specifically at the Pearl Resort, the market is set to continue on a strong growth path. Water Sports such as diving, kite-surfing, wind-surfing, jet-ski usage are all expected to be continued growth areas in Qatar. And in terms of global demand, Middle East residents, locals and expatriates rank amongst the highest buyers of yachts in the world and now account for almost a fifth of global super yacht sales. Qatar Boat and Marine Expo promises to showcase the highest quality vessels ranging in design from distinctive Arabian ambience to the most contemporary; all with international standards of design, power, speed, luxury and safety.

The QWETEX Exhibition and Conference is the place to learn more about the future of power and water production throughout the Gulf Region. It is a platform for companies and individuals who are involved in power generation and water production focusing on innovative technologies, new means of distribution and transmission and improved processing methods and emission control. Qatar Water and Electricity Technology Exhibition & Conference is a world class industry specialized event dedicated to water and electricity industries including clean and renewable energy. Qwetex 2008 is set to play as a major business platform for its exhibitors to meet new prospects and establish new clients from both the government and private sectors. An essential part of the Qwetex objective is to bring qualified visitors and dealers to meet with its exhibitors providing them an exclusive opportunity to win new clients and build extended prospect list from the Middle East and the GCC countries. Focusing on Qatar as an emerging economy, the exhibition will provide its exhibitors a valuable opportunity by targeting qualified audience including contractors, consultants, traders and project managers.

Every year, the stretch of water along the Doha Corniche in Qatar is the location for one of the eight races that make up this Class 1 offshore powerboat competition. The boats reach speeds in excess of 160mph, giving both drivers and spectators an adrenaline-filled day.