Monthly Archives: November 2016

The 27^th Doha International Book Fair will be happening from the 30^th of November to the 10^th of December.  It is the largest book fair in the region. People from many countries are participating in this event. The book fair will be held in the Doha Exhibition Center, next to City Center. This year, the event has attracted close to 490 publishers from 33 different countries. It will showcase 104,389 different titles in a variety of languages. To cater to the number of publishers there will be a total of 895 stands. If you are interested in seeing books from all over the world, this is the event for you. See you there!

By Chiara Pellitteri and Phoebe Jewel-MacGregor

Ajyal Youth Film Festival is back in town! It will take place in Katara from November 30^th to December 5^th. It is time for young people who are interested in the best family-friendly cinema to have an enlightening and entertaining experience. A selected jury will decide which films are going to be the best of this season. All the films presented during this festival have been made right here in Qatar and they all include a variety of genres, such as animation, drama and comedy. During this fourth edition of the festival, the Film Institute provides an opportunity for young people to learn about other cultures through those exciting films.

By Moises Simpino, Juan Ramón Romero and Óscar Morrondo

Soon the time of the year to gather your friends and loved ones and experience the vibrancy at The Colour Run will come!

Since March 2015 this organization has been internationally bringing communities together participating in the colour run, spreading joy, happiness and promoting health. Through this activity you will understand how having a healthy lifestyle gives you a blasting experience and you will enjoy the exercise it requires.

Join the fifth anniversary of the Colour Run in Doha starting 7 am on the 28^th of January at the Qatar National Convention Centre. Buy your ticket now for 140 QR before it’s too late!

By Lina Khalaf, Laura Freire, Chiara Perittelli and Phoebe Jewell-McGregor