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Horses to Falcons: Preserving Qatar’s animal traditions
In partnership with Media City
From majestic Arabian horses to the ‘gentle giants’ of the sea, whale sharks and the intelligent falcon, Qatar’s animal heritage can be traced back generations. The traditions are kept alive by efforts to preserve their importance to Qatar’s biodiversity and culture.
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Digging up the Past: Qatar’s Archaeological Heritage Sites
In partnership with Media City
From forgotten worlds under the sand, to treasure troves at sea, Qatar 365 digs into Qatar’s past. Laila Humairah visits the Ain Mohamed archaeological site to find traces of the Early Islamic period. Johanna Hoes gets her feet wet at Al Zubarah, to uncover Qatar’s heritage submerged underwater.
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New climate-resistant initiatives underway in Qatar to conserve water in the desert
In partnership with Media City
With Qatar’s arid and dry climate in mind, two Qatar-based eco-friendly tech companies are using innovative climate-resistant solutions to capture moisture from the sky to produce water – one quenches the thirst of humans and the other produces water for crops.
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Qatar’s green goals: Recycling, research and gardening | Qatar 365
In partnership with Media City
Despite being in an arid region, Qatar has become a success story in climate resilience and sustainability. Qatar Foundation’s initiatives like Green Island and The Giving Garden are ways to fight climate change through educating the youth and nurturing the next generation of climate activists.
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Dazzling Designs: Jewellery in Qatar
In partnership with Media City
Join Qatar 365 as the team explores Qatar’s luxury retail sector at the 21st edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition and admires the timeless craftmanship on display at Doha’s Museum of Islamic Art, where some jewellery pieces trace back centuries.
The Exchange
The shift towards digital-only banking and cloud operations for a tech-driven future
In partnership with Media City
Industry digital banking leaders discuss the transformative impact of digital wallets and fintech on banking, highlighting innovation, consumer needs, and emerging trends shaping the future of finance.
Business
Qatar Airways posts record €1.98 billion profit in latest earnings
The holding company that owns Qatar Airways reported on Monday it earned a $2.15 billion (€1.98bn) profit in its last fiscal year, its highest-ever profit off the back of record passenger numbers as global aviation bounces back after the coronavirus pandemic.
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Boeing wins major Qatar deal as Donald Trump strengthens Gulf ties
Boeing’s shares surged to the highest level in nearly 13 months after the US aerospace manufacturer secured a record-breaking $96 billion (€85.8 bn) order with Qatar Airways. The deal marked another major agreement struck by President Trump with a Gulf state during his Middle East tour.
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A feast for the eyes and mouth, from kites to street food | Qatar 365
In partnership with Media City
Qatar 365 gets a taste of flavours in the sky and on the taste buds, with two yearly festivals that have become crowd favourites, from exciting new offerings at the Qatar International Food Festival to wacky characters at the Qatar Kite Festival.