Category: Qatar
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The History of Qatar from 1507 to 1913
I paid a visit to the National Museum of Qatar and used my phone to photograph all of the information panels from 1507 to 1913. What follows is all 40 of those information panels, so that when you visit the museum you will be primed and ready, to enjoy the experience even more. NOTE This…
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The Number One Thing I Love About Qatar
When I get asked what my favourite thing about living in Qatar is, I always say, “safety.” I love the fact that I don’t have to watch my stuff. I’ve been in Qatar now for 16 years, and in that time, I’ve never been the victim of any criminal activity whatsoever. And what’s more, neither…
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Scooters – My Preferred Ride Home
Scooters! I’m absolutely loving them at the moment. I think I’ve turned into a scootie. Yeah, I just made that word up. It costs me just over 2 riyals to go from my Metro station at Legtafiya, to my home in Zig Zag towers. I just walk out of the station, walk up to a…
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FREE use of Camera & Studio in QNL
Get free use of a digital camera, and use of a fully equipped photo studio complete with lighting, absolutely free for two hours at Qatar National Library. I’m going to say that again. FREE! For anyone who is a member of the library. And membership is free as well. All you have to do is…
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How to Become a Tour Guide in Qatar
Click here to apply Qatar Tourism – Tour Guides <— Recently I’ve had a number of people asking how to go about becoming a licensed tour guide here in Qatar. You start by visiting the Qatar Tourism website. Once you’re on the Qatar Tourism website, click on the APPLY FOR THE COURSE button. You will…
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FREE eBooks & Audio Books
Free Books to read or listen to on your phone, tablet or computer. All you need is a library card for the library nearest to you. Which in my case is Qatar National Library. And the awesome completely free of charge Libby App available on iOS and Droid. If you’re here in Qatar with me…
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Al Aker Cuisine Business Lunch
Today I went for a great value business lunch at Al Aker Cuisine in Lagoona Mall. It’s just 25 Riyals for a proper meal including main, sweet and a bottle of water. You can choose from a Rice Combo, Vegetarian Combo or a Wrap Combo. QR 25 is the same amount of money you would…
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FIFA Getting Around Qatar
This is me acting the part of James, an incompetent visiting football fan during the FIFA 2022 World Cup Qatar. The film was an information video for visitors to Qatar. The producer liked my voice so much that she then asked me to do the Voiceover as well.
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How to become a Licensed Tour Guide in Qatar
Recently I’ve had a number of people asking how to go about becoming a licenced tour guide here in Qatar. You start by visiting the Qatar Tourism website. https://www.qatartourism.com/en/licensing-e-services/e-services/tour-guides Once you’re on the Qatar Tourism website, click on the APPLY FOR THE COURSE button. You will need to have your Qatar ID ready. And be…