‘Doha Places / Tenders’ Archives
The Kingdom of Aladdin (Entertainment City):
The Kingdom of Aladdin is located at the West Bay area and comprises more than eighteen play features for all age groups. It also has an artificial lagoon, a rest house, a cafeteria and a theatre. It remains open Sunday through Friday, and Mondays and Wednesdays are dedicated for ladies and children under twelve. Online Qatar
The Palm Tree Island:
Palm Tree Island is just ten minutes boat ride from the Corniche, with good amenities for vacationers, water sport facilities, cafes, restaurants and beaches. Online Qatar
Ishat Island:
It is located in the South-east of the country, covering about 20 sq. kilometers in area. It consists of three flat-topped islets that are bordered with cliffs, and two detached rocks. Online Qatar
Al Zubara:
Is located 100kms north-west of Doha, and is well-known for its old fort. This fort-turned museum was constructed during the year 1938, on the ruins of a neighbouring fort. The fort is square shaped with circular towers in three corners and rectangular tower in the fourth corner. The fort was used by the military until mid-1980s. Online [...]
Al Wakra:
Located in between Umm Said and Doha, is the town of Al Wakra. Though, originally a tiny pearling and fishing village, Al Wakra evolved itself into a small town with a population of not more than 30,000. The town has an Al Wakra museum in one of it’s old forts, that displays marine life and the history of the area. The town also has good art [...]
Qatar : History and more…
Geographical position: Qatar is located in Middle East, peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia. The country’s climate is arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers. Languages: Arabic (official), English commonly used as a second language. Doha is the capital of Qatar. Surface: 11,437 sq km Population: [...]
Doha : Where is, history and other tourist information to visit this place.
As your aircraft descends into Qatar, you are welcomed by a spectacular view of the capital city, Doha. The completely landscaped, crescent-shaped Corniche, the sparkling blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, and the sandy desert backdrop provide the first glimpse of what experiences await you. This sun-kissed country is filled with [...]
Umm Salal Mohamed : Where is, history and other tourist information to visit this place.
Doha, Qatar. It is situated in Umm Salal, one of Qatar’s nine municipalities, and serves as its capital. It lies in the centre of Qatar and is distinctive from the rest of the urban developments. The topography of this region is primarily flat with barren desert land; however, some fertile basins can be found in the north and central [...]
The theology of green
Scepticism is the chastity of the intellect and should be defended and not surrendered easily, particularly in an age when green ideology has become a theology, argues Mike Moore All eyes this week are on the Copenhagen conference of leaders and the subject of climate change. Unnoticed, almost, was the Trade [...]
Shell says Qatar to play crucial green energy role
A senior official from the Anglo-Dutch supermajor Shell has said that Qatar will play a crucial role in delivering cleaner energy sources to the world’s major markets over the coming decades. Matthias Bichsel, director of Projects and Technology at Shell, told delegates at the International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) in Qatar’s [...]
