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City tour a favourite of cruise passengers ARABIA

City tour a favourite of cruise passengers

The ‘City Tour,’ which includes visits to Souq Waqif, Museum of Islamic Art, Katara - the Cultural Village, and The Pearl-Qatar, tops the list of cruise passengers’ preferred short stay package, according to a number of tour operators in Doha.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
At Souq Waqif pet shops, it is all Chinese ARABIA

At Souq Waqif pet shops, it is all Chinese

The ease in availability of Chinese-made pet supplies and accessories have prompted almost all pet shops at Souq Waqif to use and sell such products, it is learnt.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Souq Waqif anticipates surge in tourist numbers, business ARABIA

Souq Waqif anticipates surge in tourist numbers, business

Restaurants and retailers at Souq Waqif expect a further boost to their sales this winter with the possible arrival of many European tourists, it is learnt.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Cultural events entertain visitors to Souq Waqif ARABIA

Cultural events entertain visitors to Souq Waqif

The Eid al-Adha celebrations at Al Ahmed Square, Souq Waqif, in partnership with Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), attracted a large number of people, the second day of the festivities.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Saudi tourists help Souq eateries cope with off-peak season ARABIA

Saudi tourists help Souq eateries cope with off-peak season

The influx of visitors mainly from Saudi Arabia has helped retailers and restaurants at touristic destinations in Qatar such as Souq Waqif to cope with the off-peak season, it is learnt.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
32 tonnes of dates sold at festival ARABIA

32 tonnes of dates sold at festival

More than 32 tonnes of dates and 1,408 seedlings have been sold at the Local Dates Festival over 10 days, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) has said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Local Dates Festival a big draw ARABIA

Local Dates Festival a big draw

The Local Dates Festival at Souq Waqif has been attracting a large number of residents and visitors, including those from neighbouring GCC countries such as Saudi Arabia.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Souq visitors get a chance to see some planets through a telescope ARABIA

Souq visitors get a chance to see some planets through a telescope

The opportunity to gaze up close at some planets in the solar system through a powerful telescope is one of the attractions at Souq Waqif these days.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Traffic directorate, Maersk launch road safety drive ARABIA

Traffic directorate, Maersk launch road safety drive

Qatar’s General Traffic Directorate and Maersk Oil Qatar have launched their third annual Ramadan campaign, under One Second, the national road safety brand, to raise awareness and educate the public on road safety.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Smart solutions in the works to ease parking woes ARABIA

Smart solutions in the works to ease parking woes

Qatar Mobility Innovations Centre (QMIC) is in the process of aggregating data from different parking sites in Qatar to develop applications and services for the national platform of smart parking.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Traditional songs enthral visitors at spring festival ARABIA

Traditional songs enthral visitors at spring festival

The Souq Waqif Spring Festival 2016 continues to attract thousands of visitors who throng the various shows organised as part of the annual celebration.

4:45 AM November 25 2016