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Denmark's 2022 World Cup kit will 'protest' against host nation Qatar

Manufacturer Hummel said the kit has a "dual message" to support the team and protest against Qatar's "human rights record".

Qatar 365

Qatar's dynamic new multicultural music scene

In partnership with Media City

Qatar’s diverse music scene is attracting international musicians and award-winning producers, drawn to the region by its rich musical heritage and the state of the art music facilities of the Doha-based Katara Studios.

The Exchange

Qatar's multi-billion dollar business of the FIFA World Cup 2022

In partnership with Media City

As we approach 100 days to go until the kick-off to the much anticipated FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar's eye-watering investment of 220 billion dollars in the necessary infrastructure is staggering. But the historic tournament could provide a huge boost to the economy for years to come.

Qatar 365

Qatar's Rich Arabic Musical Heritage Blends with Western Traditions

In partnership with Media City

We all know that Qatar is preparing to host the Fifa World Cup 2022, but did you also know that its rich musical heritage is embracing influences from around the world? The fusion of traditional Arabic music with modern technology and outside influences is helping to create dynamic new sounds.

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Football Now

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: How far can the hosts go?

In partnership with Media City

With less than 100 days to go, Qatar is almost ready for FIFA World Cup 2022 but just how good is the host nation on the pitch?

Nature

The original mermaid: Dugongs are now ‘functionally extinct’ in China

It is the first time such a charismatic marine megafaunal species has disappeared from Chinese marine waters.

Qatar 365

Qatar at the forefront of research

In partnership with Media City

We look at three programmes making huge advances in scientific research in Qatar: Biobank’s DNA sampling which is transforming patient care, the Qatar Genome Programme which is changing precision medicine, and a facility revolutionising the treatment of sports injuries

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Meet the choir singing a chorus of diversity in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

"Our choir is immensely diverse. I think it's one of the most diverse choirs in the world."

Qatar 365

Qatar’s emerging fashion industry

In partnership with Media City

From brand new talent at Qatar’s first fashion school, to a design incubator in the heart of Doha, Qatar 365 sees how the Gulf country is becoming a fashion hub in the region.

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.

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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.”

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.

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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."

Football Now

How is technology changing the treatment of football injuries?

In partnership with Media City

Technology is changing the game when it comes to football injuries. We see how it's being used to aid recovery and get players back on the pitch.

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.

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.

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."

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.

Europe News

Former Qatari princess found dead in Spanish home

Kasia Gallanio, 46, had been staying in the Spanish resort after a bitter 10-year-long custody battle with her former husband, the 73-year-old uncle of the Emir of Qatar.

Earth 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.