Helloooo Doha! It’s a jam-packed week in Qatar! From weekend fun and spooky Halloween vibes 🎃, to the sparkle of Lagoona Mall’s Watches & Jewellery Week ⌚💎, there’s something for everyone. Plus, don’t miss the game-changing AI-powered building permit system 🚀cutting approvals from 30 days to just 2 hours! Catch up on all the excitement, family events, and tech innovations making Qatar shine this week. 😍 🎉

NEWS

🏗️ 🇶🇦 Qatar’s New AI-Powered System Takes Building Permits from 30 Days to 2 Hours

Qatar Cuts Building Permits from 30 Days to 2 Hours with AI! 

Big news for developers and the engineering sector! On 26 October 2025, H.E. Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani launched Qatar’s AI-powered building permit system, transforming a process that used to take 30 days into just 2 hours! ⚡🏗️

What’s New:

🤖 AI automatically checks engineering drawings for compliance with technical standards.

⏱️ Permits are issued in just 120 minutes instead of weeks of paperwork.

🌐 70% of requests are now fully online, streamlining the process for consultants, developers, and urban planners.

Why It Matters:

This system is a major leap in Qatar’s digital transformation, boosting efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility. 🚀 It’s a bold step toward Qatar’s vision of being a global leader in digital innovation and aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030.

Whether you’re building your dream project or working in urban development, Qatar is making the process faster, smarter, and smoother than ever! ✨🏘️

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💎 😍 More Than 25 Iconic Brands You’ll Find At Lagoona Mall’s Watches & Jewellery Week 2025

Doha is sparkling! From October 29 – November 2, Lagoona Mall brings together the world’s top luxury brands and regional talents under one roof for the 4th edition of its Watches & Jewellery Week!

✨Highlights:

Rolex & TUDOR: Classic timepieces meet racing-inspired experiences and interactive simulators.

CHANEL & Boucheron: Elegant jewellery collections, reversible medals, and the beloved Jardin d’Hiver Tea Café.

Korloff & Montegrappa: Parisian flair and Italian artistry in jewellery and luxury accessories.

David Yurman & Azza Fahmy: Exclusive collections and personalized keepsakes.

Local & Regional Designers: From L’Âme’s bridal debut to The Little Frog’s playful modern designs.

🎶 Live Entertainment & Experiences:

Jazz, violin, DJ sets, a Flying Piano act, paparazzi-style photo activations, and models showcasing stunning jewellery. Local brand Beads.qa offers personalized accessories, and Pierre Hermé treats guests to gourmet canapés and signature ice cream.

📍 Where: Lagoona Mall, Level 1 (facing Fifty One East)

🕒 When: October 29 – November 2, 10 AM – 10 PM (Fri: 2 PM – 10 PM)

✨ From classic elegance to cutting-edge designs, this year’s Watches & Jewellery Week is set to dazzle Doha like never before. Don’t miss it!

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🛍️🧑‍🎤 Weekend Watchlist: Doha Family Shopping Fair, Kashta Exhibition, Salman Khan and More!!

This Halloween weekend, Qatar is alive with activities for the whole family! From shopping sprees to star-studded events and community support, here’s what you don’t want to miss:

Relay for Life – Aspire Zone 🎗️

Support cancer survivors and patients with an indoor walking event that brings the community together.

📍 Aspire Indoor Track | 🕒 Oct 31, 3–8 PM

Salman Khan at Mall of Qatar 🌟

100 kids get a chance to audition and maybe even dance with Salman Khan!

📍 Mall of Qatar | 🕒 Oct 30–31, 4–9 PM

14th Edition of Kashta Exhibition 🌿

Outdoor thrills await! Hunting, marine activities, camping, and more for adventure lovers.

Rooted Nomad Sensory Experience – Katara 🖼️

Hone your senses at this immersive experience. Free entry!

📍 QM Gallery Katara | 🕒 Oct 28 – Feb 2026

Doha Family Shopping Fair – DECC 🛍️

Shop, explore, and enjoy activities for the whole family.

📍 DECC | 🕒 Oct 28 – Nov 8, 10 AM – 11 PM

Lagoona Watches & Jewellery Week – Lagoona Mall ⌚💎

Discover stunning collections, exclusive experiences, and a celebration of elegance.

📍 Lagoona Mall, Level 1 | 🕒 Oct 29 – Nov 2

✨ Make the most of your weekend with fun, family, fashion, and star power!!

NEWS

🤍 🇶🇦 Qatar Thanks Its Community Heroes Who Stepped Up During Crisis

Qatar Honors Its Community Heroes!

In a heartfelt ceremony, H.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, Minister of Interior, recognized the everyday heroes who stepped up during recent crises—including the Israeli attack on Doha in September and last week’s Al Wakrah Port fire.

👏 These courageous individuals worked alongside security and civil defense teams, not out of duty but out of community spirit, helping protect lives and property when it mattered most.

During the ceremony, certificates of appreciation were awarded, celebrating bravery, quick action, and the strong bond between Qatar’s people and its protectors. A powerful reminder that true strength comes from compassion, courage, and cooperation. 🤍 

🍿 Sharable bits and tips! 

• This 20th anniversary celebration with Sheikha Al Mayassa was inspiring 👑 

• These heartwarming grad moments will make you sooo nostalgic 😊 

• 🎰 It’s the time of year again to go here and just viiiibe 😍 

• Every OG Qatar resident will love this rendition 🇶🇦 🎶 

• Tradition and loyalty go hand in hand here! 🦅 

🍹Out of Commtext

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

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