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Qatar 365

The roots of the fashion scene in Qatar: gowns, heels and sneakers

In partnership with Media City

From collectable sneakers to exclusive dresses, Qatar 365 has met some of the established designers, collectors, and fashion entrepreneurs behind some of the most popular fashion items in a country with a huge demand for luxury wear.

27/07/2022

Scenes

Meet the Qatari farmer growing medicinal plants in the desert

In partnership with Media City

“Torba preserves traditional native plants of the Gulf region. We have heritage seeds and plants, and we grow many other plants from around the world.”

25/07/2022

Qatar 365

Qatar’s growing contribution to the health and wellness sector

In partnership with Media City

From luxury health resorts for families to an eco-friendly farm offering a down-to-earth experience, Qatar 365 discovers how wellness is gaining more significance and becoming big business in the Gulf country.

13/07/2022

Scenes

Meet the teenagers making upcycling fashionable in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

"Fast fashion is a concept that moves really quickly and people don't really realise how much of a carbon footprint they're leaving behind."

04/07/2022

Qatar 365

Qatar’s most adrenaline-charged adventures

In partnership with Media City

From Kayaking through mangroves to indoor snow dunes, Qatar 365 takes a look at what Qatar has to offer for those seeking adventure in the extreme heat.

29/06/2022

The Exchange

Could a robot do your job?

In partnership with Media City

Machine automation has been rising rapidly since the 1960s. And now the push toward robotization is getting stronger.

22/06/2022

Qatar 365

Qatar’s food scene: From traditional cuisine to digital innovations

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 has been trying local dishes, having a masterclass with a celebrity chef and exploring the latest gourmet developments.

15/06/2022

Scenes

Meet the first female air sports pilot in the Middle East

In partnership with Media City

"Flying is freedom for me, you have direct contact with nature, this is what I really love about it."

06/06/2022

Qatar 365

Qatar’s innovative farms: from vertical solutions to honey production

In partnership with Media City

Farming in a desert climate can be hugely challenging but Qatar has been aiming to revolutionise solutions to growing crops in its dry environment. Qatar 365 reports.

01/06/2022

Green News

Why is Qatar's 'carbon neutral' World Cup being so heavily criticised?

Qatar is said to be building a large-scale grass farm, which has negligible water resources, in the desert to produce stadium-ready turf.

31/05/2022

Sport

Amnesty demands over €400m in damages from FIFA for Qatar workers

NGOs have accused Qatar of abusing migrant workers ahead of the World Cup.

19/05/2022

Qatar 365

From whale sharks to sea turtles: protecting Qatar’s sea life

In partnership with Media City

The waters off Qatar have a rich and varied marine life. But this is a delicate ecosystem and some species are in need of protection.

18/05/2022

The Exchange

Why sustainable and stylish is the new look

In partnership with Media City

The fashion industry is a €2.8 trillion behemoth that includes everything from clothing to bags, shoes to sportswear. But it all comes at a high environmental cost.

11/05/2022

Qatar 365

Qatar’s equine world: From Arabian purebreds to champion steeds

In partnership with Media City

Qatar365 explores the important role horses play in Qatari culture.

04/05/2022

Scenes

Qatar's first male fashion designer leads cultural change and inspires a generation

In partnership with Media City

"M7 is not only a building, it's an ecosystem...they believe that we can be the new voices for the creative economy here in Doha."

02/05/2022

Qatar 365

Qatar’s history: a rich past of heritage and archaeology

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 has visited some of the Qatar’s most intriguing historical sites – from heritage houses, ancient forts to reconstructed palaces. But what are the challenges of telling the untold stories? And how can future generations benefit from lessons from the past?

20/04/2022

The Exchange

Art and crime - the dark side of the antiquities trade

In partnership with Media City

The global art and antiquities trade is a multi-billion dollar industry. But this market has also spurred illegal trade in stolen antiquities. In this episode, The Exchange explores the growing trade in stolen art and artefacts and asks what more can be done to prevent it.

13/04/2022

Scenes

Qatari chef cooking up a storm in Doha

In partnership with Media City

"I'm done with being a home-based business. I need to be represented somewhere where people can experience the full experience."

11/04/2022

Qatar 365

From dhow boats to desert camping: Revitalising Qatari traditions

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 discovers Qatar's rich traditions from desert camping to the country's classic dhow boats.

06/04/2022

Qatar

Qatar World Cup draw whets sporting and political appetites

Alongside eye-catching fixtures such as Germany v Spain, the draw in Doha pits Iran against both the USA and England — who could also face an internal UK clash against Scotland or Wales.

01/04/2022

Sport

World Cup draw: Line-up for Qatar football tournament revealed

The draw is complete -- find out who will play who in the group stages of the football World Cup in Qatar later this year.

01/04/2022

Qatar

World Cup draw: FIFA and Qatar slammed over LGBTQ and worker rights

On the eve of the World Cup draw the head of Norway's FA criticised Qatar's record on protecting the rights of migrant workers and its criminalisation of homosexuality.

31/03/2022

No Comment

Doha hospital treats sick falcons and replaces damaged feathers

A feathered patient is on the operating table today. It's a falcon and is being treated at a specialist hospital in central Doha. The Souq Waqif Falcon Hospital welcomes over 150 falcons a day.

24/03/2022

Qatar 365

From eGaming to Padel: exploring the future of sport in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

As the hosts of the FIFA World Cup, 2022 is going to be a big sporting year for Qatar but what else does the future hold? From the world of e-gamers and the business of sport, to scoring points with padel players, Qatar365 discovers the potential.

23/03/2022

Scenes

The parkour pioneers of Qatar are taking the sport to another level

In partnership with Media City

"We fall a lot, but it's part of the game. If you don't fall, that means you're not learning."

14/03/2022

Qatar 365

Playing to win: meet Qatar's inspirational sportswomen

In partnership with Media City

Women in Qatar are proving to be inspirational sporting role models. Qatar 365 takes a look at what exactly it takes for them to get to the top of their game?

09/03/2022