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All the world a stage for Qatar’s Souq Waqif bangle maker
Chantelle D'mello For Mohammed Aslam Maniyar, the world is literally a stage. The 45-year-old spends his days performing atop a short platform in the heart of Qatar’s Souq Waqif, twirling copper, resin...
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Souq Waqif in Al Wakrah nearing completion ahead of Qatar National Day
All photos by Lesley Walker Construction of a second Souq Waqif location – this time in Al Wakrah – is wrapping up as developers prepare to open the new market on Dec. 18, in time for Qatar National...
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Souq Waqif in Al Wakrah soft opens to the public
Lesley WalkerSouq Waqif Al Wakrah A new massive souq in Al Wakrah has partially opened to visitors, providing a new hangout for Qatar residents who feel like taking a stroll, relaxing or shopping. The...
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UCC races to complete new Souq Waqif car park ahead of Qatar festival
All photos by Peter Kovessy A new parking garage and underground pedestrian passage that connects Qatar’s Souq Waqif to the Corniche are expected to open later this week, before the launch of the 2015...
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Calls for Souq Waqif dolphin show to be closed after animal falls ill
Qatar Veterinary Center/FacebookMeri the dolphin A popular dolphin show that is being held at Souq Waqif as part of the ongoing 2015 Spring Festival has sparked anger among some Qatar residents who...
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Wrestlers to compete for Qatar title during Souq Waqif festival
Souq Waqif / FacebookSouq Waqif Spring Festival from January Starting Friday, Souq Waqif will kick off a weeklong festival with entertainment, acrobatics, shows, musical performances, and, for the...
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Wrestling, stilt-walkers and more draw crowds to Qatar’s Souq Waqif
All photos by Chantelle D’mello Thousands of Qatar residents thronged Souq Waqif last night during the opening of a weeklong festival that includes a wrestling competition, musical performances and...
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Painting with cooking oil: Renowned Qatar artist recalls early challenges
All photos by Chantelle D’mello A new art exhibition depicting the iconic Arabian horse, as seen through the eyes of two of the region’s most acclaimed female artists, has opened at the Souq Waqif Art...
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Amid modernization push, souq shop owner a link to Qatar’s pearling past
Chantelle D'melloSaad Ismail Al Jassim Surrounded by strings of pearls and precious stones, one of Qatar’s last living connections to the country’s oldest industry shows up each day to work behind a...
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New underground car park under construction at Souq Waqif in Qatar
Peter KovessySouq Waqif west car park Construction crews have started to excavate sand and rocks from the western edge of the Souq Waqif, opposite the Msheireb Downtown Doha project, to add more...
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Qatar’s Katara, Souq Waqif to hold spring festivals
Chantelle D'melloSouq Waqif festival 2015 Two of Qatar’s most popular recreational destinations – Souq Waqif and Katara Cultural Village – will be hosting their annual festivals at the end of January....
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Crowds throng Qatar’s Souq Waqif for opening of spring festival
All photos by Chantelle D’mello Thousands of visitors and residents gathered at Souq Waqif last night as the second day of the annual Spring Festival kicked off. With circus-like attractions and...
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New ‘Circus of Fountains’ opens at Qatar’s Souq Waqif
All photos by Chantelle D’mello As part of the ongoing spring festival at Souq Waqif, a new circus act has opened that includes a troupe of acrobats, performing animals such as bears, monkeys and cats...
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Profile: Mohammed the baker, at Qatar’s Souq Waqif
All photos by Baba Tamim In a hidden corner in one of the corridors of Souq Waqif, an old man spends 12-16 hours of his day making money to support his family while smiling at passersby. Mohammed...
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High-tech paid parking being expanded across Qatar
Lesley Walker / Doha NewsGeneral post office car park Many motorists will find themselves paying to park more frequently in Qatar as businesses try to discourage residents from using spaces reserved...
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Photos: Souq festival opens with amusement park rides, art workshops
All photos by Ray Toh An expanded two-week festival at Souq Waqif kicked off last night with children’s rides, games and preparations for art workshops. While the crowds on the main pedestrian streets...
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Qatar date festival a big draw at Souq Waqif
All photos by Reem Saad Enticed by the frigid air and the free samples, hundreds of people crowded into an indoor tent at Souq Waqif yesterday to check out a new date festival. The two-week long...
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Amid modernization push, souq shop owner a link to Qatar’s pearling past
Chantelle D'melloSaad Ismail Al Jassim Chantelle D'mello Surrounded by strings of pearls and precious stones, one of Qatar’s last living connections to the country’s oldest industry shows up each day...
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New underground car park under construction at Souq Waqif in Qatar
Peter KovessySouq Waqif west car park Peter Kovessy Construction crews have started to excavate sand and rocks from the western edge of the Souq Waqif, opposite the Msheireb Downtown Doha project, to...
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Qatar’s Katara, Souq Waqif to hold spring festivals
Chantelle D'melloSouq Waqif festival 2015 Chantelle D'mello Two of Qatar’s most popular recreational destinations – Souq Waqif and Katara Cultural Village – will be hosting their annual festivals at...
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