Hey Qatar! This week’s newsletter is packed with big milestones, amazing deals, and can’t-miss events — plus a historic VIP visit! From UDST’s 10,000+ graduates 🎓 to Al-Futtaim IKEA’s special offers 🛋️, and the top 5 weekend highlights 🎉 — we’ve got all the updates you need. Plus, catch up on Donald Trump’s 🇺🇸 visit to Qatar 🇶🇦. Let’s dive in! 👇

NEWS

🎓 UDST Marks Major Achievement with 10,000+ Graduates

The University of Doha for Science and Technology reached an incredible milestone with over 10,000 total graduates.

• 🎉 The Class of 2025 celebrated 1,166 new graduates at the Qatar National Convention Centre.

• 🎓 New programs launched include Aeronautical Engineering and Aviation Management to meet evolving job market needs.

• 🏅 32 students were recognized for outstanding academic achievement by Qatar’s education leaders.

• 🌱 UDST continues its commitment to innovation, technology, and sustainability for Qatar’s future workforce.

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🛋️ 4 Unmissable Offers From Al-Futtaim IKEA This Special Offers Season!

Al-Futtaim IKEA launched Qatar’s Special Offers season with fantastic discounts across home essentials.

• 🛏️ Cozy bedroom items like duvet covers and play mats at great prices.

• 🛋️ Stylish living room furniture such as tables and floor cushions with major markdowns.

• 🌞 Eco-friendly solar-powered LED lamps for sustainable home upgrades.

• 📦 Smart storage solutions to organize your space while saving big.

  Visit Doha Festival City or shop online at ikea.qa to grab these deals!
  

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🎉 Weekend Watchlist: Top 5 Events in Qatar You Can’t Miss This Weekend!

Looking for weekend plans in Qatar? Here are 5 events you don’t want to miss this weekend! 🎉👇
5️⃣ ICC Carnival 2025 - Rides, food, and live shows for families at Ideal Indian School.
🗓 May 15-16 | 🕓 4 PM – 10 PM | 🎟 Free (some paid activities)

4️⃣ Family’s Exploration Journey at National Museum of Qatar - Interactive heritage fun for kids and families.
🗓 May 17 | 🕐 1 PM – 5:30 PM | 🎟 Free (registration required)

3️⃣ Palm Weaving Workshop at Heenat Salma Farm - Hands-on traditional palm weaving crafts workshop.
🗓 May 6 – Sept 4 | 🕛 12 PM – 6 PM | 🎟 100 QR adults / 50 QR children

2️⃣ Doha International Book Fair 2025 - Meet authors and explore a variety of books.
🗓 May 8-17 | 🕚 11:45 AM – 10 PM | 🎟 Free

1️⃣ Travis Scott Circus Maximus Tour - High-energy concert at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.
🗓 May 16 | 🕗 8 PM (doors open 6 PM) | 🎟 75 QR – 1995

Get ready to make the most of your weekend in Qatar! 🌟

NEWS

All You Need to Know About Donald Trump’s Visit to Qatar

U.S. President Donald Trump made a historic visit, warmly welcomed by Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

• ✈️ Air Force One was escorted by Qatari F-15 fighter jets — a gifted symbol of strong ties.

• 🎉 The welcome featured a traditional ardah sword dance and a modern Cybertruck escort.

• 🤝 Talks at the Amiri Diwan covered bilateral relations, regional conflicts including Russia-Ukraine and Iran, and the Palestine peace process.

• 🛩️ Qatar Airways signed a $96 billion deal to buy 210 Boeing aircraft, boosting aviation.

• 🛡️ Both countries committed to enhanced defense cooperation and procurement of advanced drones and air defense systems.

• 🍽️ A grand state banquet at Lusail Palace hosted leaders including India’s Mukesh Ambani, showcasing Qatar’s expanding global connections.

• ➡️ President Trump continued his Gulf tour to the UAE, strengthening regional partnerships.
  

🍿 Sharable bits and tips! 

• Years in Qatar, and suddenly your English comes with its own twist! 😂

• Guess who dropped by and caused Qatar’s biggest traffic jam yet? ✈️

• You expect sand vibes, but get sand everywhere! 😂

• Why walk when Qatar’s got golf carts rolling you like royalty? 👑

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🌞Lovin Merch: Summer Picks!

• When you’re out, running errands and simply Lovin your life, you have your handy dandy flask to keep your drinks cool. You’ve got your cap to shade you from the sun, your notebook to record your brightest ideas.

• Anything and everything that’ll remind you that you’re lovin’ life, there’s a Lovin Merch product for you.

• Lovin merch. Click here to add them goodies to your cart.