By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Carrie Stewart The Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism had its 25th session on Tuesday 12/13 and they named Doha (the city that hosted the world cup and the capital of Qatar) as the Arab Tourism capital for 2023. “HE Permanent Representative of Qatar to the Arab League Salem Mubarak … Continued
By Drew Jackson/ Arab America Contributing Writer The 2022 FIFA World Cup taking place this Winter in Qatar has been one of the most anticipated sporting events since Qatar won the FIFA bid in 2010. This World Cup will be the first to take place in an Arab nation and is also set to be … Continued
By: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Comparison For decades, countries compete to host one of the world’s most observed events, the FIFA World Cup. This mega sporting event comes once every four years. Countries that host this competition have to meet high standards to qualify. They then enter a draw. Since Qatar was … Continued
Qatar is amongst the smallest Arab countries. Doha is its capital city that houses 80% of Qatar’s population. In 1916, Qatar went from being under Ottoman control to becoming a British protectorate and eventually became an independent state on September 3, 1971. Much of Qatar’s wealth comes from its natural resources such as oil which allowed the government to invest in their city. Arab America contributing writer, Leyelle Mosallam writes on the six must see tourist attractions in Doha Qatar, from its sea line to its deserts.
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: On November 30, 2021, the FIFA Arab Cup soccer tournament kicked off in the country of Qatar. The ‘Arab Cup’ ran until December 18, 2021, and during the timeframe of the competition, many exciting matches took place. So, what is the purpose of the FIFA Arab … Continued
By: Leyelle Mosallam / Arab America Contributing Writer Where the desert meets the turquoise blue sea, the Inland sea is one of the rarest places on earth. Formally known as, “Khor Al Adaid”, the Inland sea is located at the southern end of Qatar on the border between Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The Inland Sea … Continued
Doha, Qatar is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Once the poorest country in the world only 70 years ago, Qatar is now one of the richest countries in the world due to its large oil and natural gas reserve. Qatar is a peninsular country located just off the border of Saudi Arabia and surrounded by the Persian Gulf. Qatar’s capital, Doha, is one of the best vacation spots in the Middle East. Doha’s mix of modernity and culture offers an experience that most can never forget. Whether you are looking for a beach trip, an outdoor adventure in the desert, sightseeing, luxury, or a cultural experience, Doha, Qatar offers it all.
By Jason Lemon Stepfeed It’s beginning to look A LOT like Christmas all throughout the Middle East. Although the overwhelming majority of the Arab world is Muslim, that definitely doesn’t mean that one of Christianity’s biggest holidays isn’t celebrated. 1. Amman’s The Boulevard development went all out with these incredible decorations 2. The shopping malls … Continued
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