🕋👀Umrah Visa Updates, Inspiring Moments,Weekend Fun & More!

Hey, hey, it’s Thursday! And you know what that means? That’s right, it’s time to catch up on all the exciting stuff going down in Doha this week! 👀✨ From Umrah visa updates 🗺️ to all the royal sightings you need 👑 and some epic weekend events 🎉! There’s plenty going on. Want to know more? Keep reading! 😎

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🏜️🎮️ Weekend Watchlist: Make The Most Of Your Weekend In Qatar With These 8 Events!

Your weekend just got a whole lot more exciting in Qatar – and if you know what’s up, then you KNOW to make the most of it. So if you want to know where to go, check this list out to see what’s happening!

  • 🕹️  Geekend: Calling all gamers and tech lovers! You can now enjoy cosplay, gaming tournaments, escape rooms, and more at Geekdom, Lusail Boulevard. 🎮 Just be there from 3 pm to 11 pm this weekend. Psst: the daily pass is for 20 QR only!

  • 🏎️ 🏁 Qatar International Rally: For adrenaline junkies, the 50th anniversary of this motorsport event features desert and mountain stages. 👀👀 But that’s not the best part. The REAL best part is the fact that it’s got free entry!

  • 🥗 Pearl Food Festival: Indulge in delicious local and international cuisine at The Pearl Island. 🍴🍽️ This weekend, get all dolled up for unending fun from 4 pm to 11 pm on Thursday and Friday and only until 10 pm on Saturday. Just don’t forget to bring your empty stomach!

  • 🥺 😍 Crystal Oud and Perfume Exhibition: Explore luxury perfumes and oud at Gewan Island this weekend. 💎 Don’t miss out because this event will smell so good, your nose will be forever thankful!

  • 🥇 Global Champions Arabian Tour (Ongoing until Feb 8): World-class equestrian competition for horse lovers! 🐎If you’re looking to be ‘off to the races’, as Lana Del Rey would say, this is where you need to be. Also…when has it ever hurt to pretend like you’re one of the Bridgerton cast 👀 

  • 🏵️ Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (Feb 6-8): Check out the latest in farming tech and sustainability at Katara Cultural Village. It’s a chance to let your green thumb REALLY fly🌱 Stop on by any time this weekend, from 10 am to 10 pm on Thursday and Saturday and from 2 pm to 10 pm on Friday.

  • 🐫 Al Adaid Desert Challenge: Adventure seekers, race through the desert in a 34K bike ride or 10K/21K trail run! 🚴‍♂️ Free for spectators!

  • 🌟 👏 Myriam Fares at QNCC: Nothing beats seeing a diva in person…so it only makes sense you’ll want to catch the Lebanese superstar live in concert this weekend!🎤

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NEWS
 🕋 All GCC Residents Can Now Perform Umrah On Transit And Tourist Visas!

Hey GCC residents, great news for you! 🌟 

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah just made performing Umrah even easier. Now, you don’t need a special Umrah visa – residents from UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait can now use a transit or tourist visa to make the trip!

Yep, you read that right – no complicated paperwork or extra hassle! 🙌 It’s all about making your spiritual journey smoother and more convenient. Plus, if you’re planning to visit the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, you’ll just need to book in advance through the Nusuk app. Easy, right?

So, if you’ve been thinking about going, it’s now simpler than ever to take that step!

NEWS
 Everything You Need To Know About The Road Closure In Al Khor Area

Heads up, Al Khor drivers! 🚗

There will be a temporary road closure at the North Industrial Roundabout from Friday, February 7 to Monday, February 10, 2025, between 12pm and 5am each day. This is for some maintenance work to keep the roads in great shape.

If you're driving through, make sure to use alternative routes during those hours! Stay safe and plan ahead! 🙌

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