Things to do this weekend in Doha, Qatar (September 17-19, 2020)
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The second part of the Phase 4 lifting of the lockdown is currently on and some outdoor activities are allowable in the present situation. However, we should all strictly adhere to the precautionary measures laid down by the authorities, as it is meant for our own safety and of those around us.
Seashore Recycling is celebrating World Beach Cleanup Day 2020!
Location: Purple Island - Date: 18 September 2020 - Time: 04:00 pm - 05:00 pm. Ticket Purchase: By Phone, Price: Prior registration required - It's free! Phone: 74442410. Email: events@seashorerecycling.com.
To participate call or email Seashore Recycling. Please note that prior registration is required.
Ladies Sunrise Retreat
- Location: Purple Island, Mangroves, Qatar
- Date: 19 September 2020
- Time: 05:00 am - 08:00 am
- Ticket Purchase: Online
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Price: Payment cash on arrival.
- Lady - 250QR
- Child (12-7 yrs) - 130QR
- Kids (below 7 yrs) - 70QR
- Phone: 66963494
- Email: info@aquasportsq.com
- Website: https://paddleq.checkfront.com/reserve/
Recharge your body and mind with this unique LADIES ONLY adventure at the mangroves of Purple Island! Explore the winding mangrove channels taking in views of wildlife including reef egrets, terns, and herons as well as enjoy the sight of an occasional jumping fish and swimming crab all from your kayak
The event ends with a delicious breakfast at the Camp. As a part of preventive measures, limited slots available - Book Now
Purple Island - Althakhira
Fitness Level: Anyone can join, Swimming Skills: not required
Package includes
- Kayaking Fundamentals & Safety instructions
- Kayaking Equipment (Paddle, Life-jacket, Kayak )
- Approx. 90 minutes Kayaking
- Breakfast meal box
- Beverages (Coldwater, bottled juices, Tea & Karak)
- Female Coach
- Males Lifeguard Rescue
- Private Bedouin Camp facility ( toilet, changing tent, Shade, Carpeted area with floor seating, relaxing mattress, First Aid station, Bonfire, live music)
- Marine Insurance & Tourism License
- No any photos or videos will be taken during the day by Aquasports’ Team
- All the required precautions in place to ensure personal safety.
Day Itinerary
- 5 am - Will meet at Al Meera - Althakhira
- 5:15 am 5:45 am- Camp check-in / kayaking introductions for beginners & safety instructions
- 5:45 am till 7:30 am - Energetic Sunrise kayaking adventure around Purple Island
- 7:30 am: 8 am – Breakfast & social Networking
QATAR MUSEUMS UPDATED TIMINGS
Qatar Museums has up dated timings for MIA, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, the Fire Station and museum libraries from 1st September.
Updated timings for MIA, Mathaf Islamic Art Museum and the Fire Station are as follows:
- Saturday to Thursday: 9 am - 7 pm
- Friday: 1:30 pm - 7 pm
- No restriction on number of museum visitors; however, exhibitions will have reduced staff and the necessary social distancing precautions will apply.
- MIA Library: Same as Museum opening hours
- Mathaf Library: Sunday to Thursday, 9 am - 2:30 pm
- No restriction on library visitors but the necessary social distancing precautions will apply.
NMoQ restaurants:
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Jiwan
- Saturday to Wednesday: 12 pm - 5:00 pm
- Thursday and Friday: Closed
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Desert Rose Café
- Saturday to Thursday: 8 am - 8 pm
- Friday: 1 pm - 8 pm
MIA restaurants:
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Idam
- Saturday to Wednesday: 12 pm – 9:30 pm
- Thursday: 3 pm – 9.30 pm
- Friday: Closed
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MIA Café -
- Saturday to Thursday: 9 am - 7 pm
- Friday: 1:30 pm - 7 pm
MIA Park kiosks:
- MIA Park Kiosk Café - Daily from 3 pm - 10 pm
- Picco Café Kiosk: Closed until further notice.
- Hilal Food Truck - Daily from 1 pm - 10 pm
- Moons Café Kiosk: Closed until further notice.
FIRE STATION
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Café 999
- Sunday to Saturday: 8 am - 11 pm with a break for Friday prayers between 11 am and 1 pm.
Cass Art
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Saturday to Thursday: 9 am - 7 pm
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Friday: 2 pm - 7 pm
Qatar Museums’ playgrounds and the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) galleries, along with its Sister Cake Mobile Kiosk, will remain closed until 1 October.
Though NMoQ galleries remain closed, the museum has launched two digital exhibitions: Qatar’s Culinary Journey and Habitat & Shelters, exploring themes from its permanent galleries as well as content curated by the wider community.
For more information about the upcoming virtual exhibitions, please visit: qm.org.qa
National Museum of Qatar’s virtual expo
This exhibition is being hosted on the Google Arts & Culture platform features content from over 2,000 leading museums and archives who have partnered with the Google Cultural Institute to preserve and bring the world’s art and culture online.
The exhibitions can be accessed through the following links:
- Habitats and Shelters: https://artsandculture.google.com/story/tQXx1DPbuKCX5A
- Qatar’s Culinary Journey: https://artsandculture.google.com/story/NwWhFcVjBLsFEg
- Qatar's Culinary Journey: Special Invitation to Qatari Celebrations: https://artsandculture.google.com/story/YAURWCUbsDmNgA
- Qatar’s Culinary Journey: How to Prepare Gahwa: https://artsandculture.google.com/story/FAWBqF3aWg79TA
Red Bull Flick Qatar 2022
- Location: This event is virtual.
- Date: 6 September 2020 - 19 September 2020
- Ticket Purchase: Online
- Price: Online registration required - It's free!
- Website: https://www.redbull.com/mea-en/events/red-bull-flick-qatar-2020
- BUY TICKET - Red Bull Flick is the first-ever 2v2 CS:GO tournament open to amateurs and professional gamers. In its best-of-five match format, Red Bull
Flick is a tournament designed to discover the fastest and most talented CS:GO players in the country.
- Sign-up starts: Sun, 06 Sep 2020, 12:00 +03
- Sign-up ends: Fri, 18 Sep 2020, 14:55 +03
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Red Bull Flick Qatar 2020 qualifiers and national final dates: Qualifier: 18th of September
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National Final: 19th of September
DFI’s Ajyal Film Festival 2020
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The eight edition of Ajyal Film Festival - flagship of Doha Film Institute (DFI) is set to take place from November 18 to 23 in a new hybrid format.
DFI has started accepting juror applications from Qatar and beyond for this year’s popular annual children’s festival.
Those wishing to register for the Ajyal Jury programme can visit: https://www.dohafilminstitute.com/ajyaljury.
The last date for applications is until October 31.
Short film competition by Sundance TV
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- Date: 4 August 2020 - 18 October 2020
- Price: Online entry - It's free!
- Website: https://www.bein.net/en/sundancetvshorts/.
SundanceTV has announced its first-ever Shorts competition in the Middle East and North Africa region, following last year’s successful South Africa edition. This year’s winning entrant and three runners-up will have their films broadcast on SundanceTV later in the year.
Participants must provide proof of residence in the MENA. Films should be no longer than 15 minutes and submissions to the 2020 SundanceTV Shorts competition can be made here - https://www.bein.net/en/sundancetvshorts/.
Qatar Museums exhibitions
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As per previous weeks, Qatar Museums (QM) major exhibitions at the Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) continues.
Visitors are required to reserve tickets in advance on the QM website. During the visit they must present a “green” health status on the Ehteraz virus-tracing app and wear face masks for the duration of their visit.
For tickets: https://visit.qm.org.qa/en/
Picasso exhibition at Fire Station
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The exhibition features 108 extraordinary artworks by Pablo Picasso selected from the unparalleled collection of the Musée national Picasso in Paris, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints and ceramics.
The museums, galleries and heritage sites are open between the hours of 9am to 3pm. According to the current situation, visitors are required to reserve tickets in advance on the QM website. Those of 12 years of age and older are required to wear masks, present a “green” health status on the Ehteraz virus tracing app and are checked for normal temperature at the entrance.
MIA Online
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Qatar museums are now open to limited public and tickets have to be purchased in advance on the QM website.
You may also access the collection online which includes masterpieces of Islamic art, metalwork, ceramics, jewelry, woodwork, and much more from three continents dating from the 7th to the 19th century.
For details: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/the-museum-of-islamic-art-qatar
For educational activities to try at home for kids, its just child’s play, simply click: http://mia.org.qa/en/learning/online-activities-resources
Katara Virtual Exhibition
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Femmes à la mode" by Surahbi is a Katara Virtual presentation that highlights the virtual exhibition "
The Women portrayed are strong and independent, who know what they want and desire to define their own perspective and create their own narrative through their lifestyle. For a virtual tour and info, click http://www.cvent.com/events/community-family-camp-/event-summary-
Other online Katara exhibitions continue as usual.
Education City’s Community Family Summer Camp 2020
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Its that time of the year again and Education City’s Community Family Summer Camp 2020 online is where you can log in along with children of ages 4 to 12 years old! The summer camp provides a set of athletic and creative fun activities that can help you and your family engage
For registration and more info click https://www.qf.org.qa/events
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