Events
"Modernization and the preservation of Traditions" Cultural Symposium
| Site: | www.ndqatar.com |
| Organisers: | The State National Day Celebrations Organizing Committee |
| Venue: | Salwa & Al Maha Ballroom, Sheraton Doha |
| Phone: | 442 6222 |
Aiming to build bridges between the past and present, the two-day “Modernization & the Preservation of Tradition” symposium offers leading Qatari governmental, educational and cultural speakers a platform to connect the generations as they debate how Qatar is maintaining its unique heritage, culture and traditions. |
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‘be GLAM’ Night at Doha Marriott’s Pearl Lounge Club
| Email: | glam@omsqatar.com |
| Organisers: | GLAM |
| Venue: | Doha Marriott’s Pearl Lounge Club |
| Phone: | 429 8444 |
| Last October and November, GLAM had the best Monday nights in town, with DJ Joe Mitri playing the latest mix at The Pearl Lounge Club, Marriott Doha. The GLAM-est ladies received a fashion phone, annual subscriptions and merchandized items from GLAM, professional photo shoot from Kodak, gift vouchers from Paris Nails, and a modeling portfolio from Attitude. The Pearl Lounge Club also gave free welcome drinks to all ladies; while Fitness First lead the Salsa dancing and gave away Fitness starter packs and guest passes to the gym. Once again, GLAM, Qatar’s Fashion Title, will be partying at The Pearl Lounge Club, Marriott Doha, on Monday, December 14, 2009, from 9:00 PM. Those who would love to be seen should definitely be in this party! |
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National Day Events at the Darb a Saai Camp (Rawda Umm Rouman - Al Rayyan)
| Site: | www.ndqatar.com |
| Organisers: | The State National Day Celebrations Organizing Committee |
| Camel Competition - 12th and 113th December between 8:00am and 600pm. Massela Race - 13th, 14th and 16th December between 1:00pm and 4:00pm. Featuring riders in traditional wear riding horses of Arabian Lineage. Camel Dressage - 14th and 15th December, from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Final Arda - 16th December, between 8:00am and noon. One the Qatar's folk dances performed with drums and canes in tune with poetic verses. Also featuring photographic exhibitions, local handicrafts, local handicrafts, traditional food festivals. |
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Mudawanat: All About Blogging
| Site: | www.ictqatar.qa/output/page1522.asp |
| Organisers: | ictQATAR |
| Venue: | Sharq Village & Spa |
| Phone: | +974 499 5340 |
| ictQATAR is encouraging people in Qatar and the Arab world to take to the blog-waves. ictQATAR is hosting Mudawanat: All About Blogging, on Saturday, December 12, 2009, from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Sharq Village & Spa. The event will feature international and regional blogging experts, as well as interactive workshops. Join ictQATAR for Mudawanat: All About Blogging to hear from leading bloggers and blog experts from around the region and the world. Learn why blogs are an incredibly effective way to communicate - for individuals, businesses, governments and not-for-profit organizations alike. Mudawanat will help you see that anyone can be a blogger - and an effective one at that! And if you are already blogging, Mudawanat can help you take your blog to the next level and is a great opportunity to network with your peers. |
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Season Bazaar at Souq Waqif
| Venue: | Souq Waqif |
For the first time this year, a unique fun day featuring the Season Bazaar is taking place at Waqif Art Center. You will have a great opportunity to find beautiful crafted and designed gifts for your family and friends. A big variety of handmade crafts, jewelry, candles and clothes awaits you... Not to mention kids activities, homemade delicacies, a pasta station, snacks, beverages and much much more. |
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Mountain Biking Event
| Site: | qatarchainreaction.org |
| Email: | mtb@qatarchaninreaction.org |
| Organisers: | QATAR CHAIN REACTION |
| Venue: | Wadi Al Sail, Doha (between the Fire Station (Civil Defense), Orx Roundabout and the Corniche) |
| QATAR CHAIN REACTION is pleased to announce it's second Mountain Biking Event. The first race starts at 9:00am, registration from 8:00am. Race fee is QAR20. The Race Categories are different from the first race. They will have both technical and nontechnical categories to cater for all. The Mountain Biking Event Categories are: Non-technical: 1, Open for all ages (5 laps ~ 16kms) 2. Under 15's (2 laps ~ 7 kms) Technical (5 laps ~ 16kms) Helmets, gloves and eyewear are mandatory. Pre-registration is encouraged; please email your name and the category you will be participating in. Volunteers - very much needed for preparing the course and the morning of the race, as well as helping out during the race. |
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Pantomime - "Cinders - The True Story"
| Site: | www.dohaplayers.com |
| Organisers: | Doha Players |
| Venue: | CNAQ |
| Phone: | 4474911 or 5755102 (8am to 1pm Sunday to Thursday) |
| Pantomime - "Cinders - The True Story" - TICKETS ON SALE NOW For further details or a map to the venue, call Doha Players 4474911 or 5755102 (8am to 1pm Sunday to Thursday) www.dohaplayers.com The Doha Players bring you Cinderella with a twist. All your favourite characters; sweet Cinders and her faithful friend Buttons, her downtrodden father, the charming prince and his loyal servant Dandini, the ugly sisters and their mother and of course the Fairy Godmother who, well …., has a bit of a problem! An interesting and colourful slant on a favourite children’s tale. Dates - 10th to 12th December, Thu 10th, 7pm Fri 11th, 3.30pm and 7.30pm Sat 12th, 1.00pm & 5.30pm Venue - College of the North Atlantic, Qatar, Building No.1 Tickets - Qrs60 (includes a complimentary drink and chocolate bar at the interval) Ticket Outlets - BoConcept in City Centre Mall, THE One in Villaggio and Landmark Malls Please note that the show is around 2 hours with an interval in the middle. It is not recommended to bring babies or very small children who cannot sit for this length of time. |
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Tuned Motorcycle Competition (Qatar Motor Show)
| Site: | www.qatar-motor-show.com |
| Email: | info@qatar-motor-show.com |
| Organisers: | Harley Owners Group of Qatar with the support and cooperation of Qatar Racing Club |
| Venue: | Industrial Area - Racing Circuit |
| Harley Owners Group of Qatar is coordinating and arranging for holding the first Tuned Motorcycle Competition (Qatar Motor Show), this, and with the support and cooperation of Qatar Racing Club headed by H.H Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Thani the event will be merged with the Drag Race Finalies event expected to be held on the 4th of December 2009 at the Qatar Racing Club in the Industrial Area from 03:00 pm to 08:00 pm. It's an open invitation to everyone. | |