‘Exhibitions / Events in Qatar’ Archives
Cavendish is learning how to smile despite pressure to win
DOHA: Mark Cavendish concedes he is ''a bit of a control freak'' who feels most vulnerable when he is unable to dictate the events that impact his life. It's a fair admission from the British sprinter who carries so much expectation to win, especially at this year's London Olympic Games in the road race. But last year's world road champion [...]
QMMF announces Sealine cross-country rally
The new-look Sealine Cross-Country Rally, organised by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF), will play host to the third round of this year’s FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies and round two of the six-event FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship on April 15th-21st. The two-day event is open to cars in the T1, T2, T3 and [...]
Top regional designers for Pearl-Qatar fashion week
United Development Company and Zoul Projects, which has office in Doha and Amsterdam, will stage Qatar’s first international fashion week at The Pearl-Qatar from November 7-10, coinciding with the finale of the newly-announced MENA’s Next Top Designer (MNTD) reality TV show to be aired on MBC4 from August 30. Some of the world’s best known [...]
Doha 2020 logo to be unveiled at Rota fun day
Families taking part in the 5th Reach Out To Asia (Rota) Wheels ‘n’ Heels family fun day next Friday will be the first people in the world to see the official logo of the Doha 2020 Olympic and Paralympics Games bid. On Friday at 5.45pm at the Museum of Islamic Art park, Doha’s bid to host the 2020 Olympics will take centre stage. In front [...]
Qatar hotels line up events to mark National Sports Day
Qatar Nationals Hotels Company (QNH) and its affiliated units are gearing up to celebrate the country’s first National Sports Day to be held on February 14, 2012. “Having a National Sports Day to be celebrated by the whole country is a unique initiative and QNH is planning to take advantage of this opportunity by getting the employees at the [...]
Qatar Projects conference opens today
Industry experts will make presentations at the Qatar Projects 2012 conference which opens doors today at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Doha. They will discuss construction and investment opportunities as Qatar prepares for the 2022 World Cup and beyond to fulfil its National Vision 2030. More than 55 speakers and over 450 local and international [...]
Cut Line: Haste Management
Made Cut Sweet 16th. In a game mired in a monotonous march of stroke-play events and declining participation, TPC Scottsdale’s 16th hole is golf’s home run derby and slam dunk contest all rolled into a singularly raucous package. Most players admit they wouldn’t want a steady diet of party holes like Scottsdale’s 16th each week, but [...]
Doha 2020 gets boost as Qatar readies for first National Sports Day
TAMPA: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) is getting ready to observe the first National Sports Day on February 14 that will see all public sports facilities in the nation open their doors to the public. The initiative further drives home the country’s dedication to providing sports and wellness. HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Heir [...]
Qatar Airways takes leadership role at Tour of Qatar
Qatar Airways has been named Official Partner of the Tour of Qatar cycling event, which is set to attract some of the best cyclists in the world. Now in its 11th year, the event will welcome more than 200 international cyclists to Qatar for some fine racing, with huge crowds expected to line the race route. The nine-day Tour around the tiny [...]
QA named official partner of Tour of Qatar
Qatar Airways has been named “Official partner of the Tour of Qatar” cycling event, attracting some of the world’s best cyclists to the prestigious event, now in its 11th year. More than 200 international cyclists will converge on Qatar for some fine racing that is expected to attract huge crowds lining the race route. The nine-day tour [...]
