Doha Film Institute (DFI) today announced that its annual slate will now include two film festivals.

Films from first- and second-time filmmakers are the focus of the new Qumra Film Festival, Doha.

The inaugural festival will take place in March, 2014 and will include international competition sections for feature-length and short films, and provide opportunities for creative collaboration among filmmakers and industry professionals.

The Ajyal Film Festival for the Young is a community-based event that brings cinema and film-related activities to Doha to promote film appreciation among families and educators. Its first edition takes place in November, 2013.

Doha, Qatar, 18th May 2013: As part of its ongoing commitment to motivating, inspiring and developing Qatar's youth, INJAZ Qatar, a non-profit organization and member of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, will be hosting Mubadara 2013, INJAZ Qatar's Sixth Annual Young Enterprise of the Year competition, on May 22nd and 23rd at Katara, the Cultural Village.

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WOQOD VEHICLES INSPECTION (FAHES)
Tel No: 4460-4029
Fax No: 4460-7082
Email: info/-a-t-/fahes.com.qa

Location: Industrial Area
Inspection: Light Vehicles & Heavy Vehicles
Working Hours (Sat-Thur): 6:00am-5:30pm

Location: Mobile Station 1 (Abu Hamour)
Inspection: Light Vehicles Only
Working Hours (Sat-Thur): 7:00am-5:15pm

Location: Mobile Station 2 (Al Khor)
Inspection: Light Vehicle - Sat, Sun & Mon & for Heavy Vehicle - Tues, Wed & Thur
Working Hours (Sat-Thur): 7:00am-5:15pm

Location: Mobile Station 3 (Al Wakrah)
Inspection: Light Vehicles Only
Working Hours (Sat-Thur): 7:00am-5:15pm

Note: Industrial Area - Heavy Vehicle inspection will be carried out only through prior reservation.

You may have seen this already, but for those that haven't - this is what all those road works in the West Bay area might eventually look like.

The FIBA Asia 3x3 Championships for Men and Women starts in Doha today at Villagio Mall.

This 3x3 version of basketball is currently played by thousands of fans around the world.

Visit http://www.qatarbask... for more information and see the posters below.

I will join Doha for a while and my question is: Is there any place or team in Doha/Qatar where I can play baseball?
I found only the little leage page and with 29 years I think I´m a little bit to old for it. :)

I just read that Angelia Julie has double mastectomy !
She was not even diagnosed with cancer, but was afraid of getting it.
Do you think her decision was smart?

What do the women of Ql (In particular) think of Julie’s decision?

Ooredoo global brand ambassador and football hero Lionel ‘Leo’ Messi is set to make dreams come true for children from around the world, when he visits Qatar to launch a new global initiative later this month.

Ooredoo is committed to enriching people’s lives and stimulating human growth – enabling people to achieve their aspirations and, in particular, supporting youth in achieving their potential.

The company is working with Messi and the Messi Foundation on a number of key projects to make a difference across Ooredoo’s markets. The first in the series of initiatives will focus upon young people’s welfare and development.

Did you know Qatar is the first country in the world to have an official holiday for Sport?

Health officials have said a deadly virus which has killed 18 people worldwide appears to be able to spread from person-to-person.

There have been 33 reported cases of the Sars-like novel coronavirus, known as hCoV-EMC, which causes severe pneumonia in victims and sometimes kidney failure.

It is most closely related to a bat virus and scientists are considering whether bats, camels or goats are a possible source of infection.

The virus was first detected in mid-2012, with most of those infected identified as having travelled to Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan or Pakistan.

Hi everyone, the other night I heard on QBS radio that the former producer of American Idol is in Qatar for a project! He's looking for singers for a record and video. I uploaded the part of the DJ giving the announcement and details!!! Check it out here, sounds pretty cool!!

https://soundcloud.c...

Qatar has already bid twice for the Olympic Games but failed on both occasions. but Lord Sebastian Coe, who oversaw the successful bid and organisation of the 2012 London Olympic Games, has spoken strongly in favour of Doha's dream. It's a massive win for a country hell bent on investing and promoting sport...

http://www.dohastadi...

Are there any more plastic modellers in Doha?

If the answer is yes, then come along to the International Plastic Modellers Society, Doha meeting on Monday 20 May 2013 at 7.00pm.

Come and see the entries in our latest competition themed "66 degrees North" and see how our members are getting on with the "Tiger Meet" group build project.

Plastic Modelling is alive and thriving in Qatar.

Come and join this friendly society now and find out how you can get access to all you need to do modelling in Qatar.

For full details see the website at:

http://ipmsdoh8.wix....

or email us at ipmsdoha/-a-t-/gmail.com