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It’s almost May!!!🤩
That means the hottest months are coming up soon and Qatar has already shortened school hours to beat the heat 🥵
Read more about the new timings, some updates on where you can travel hassle-free all thanks to your QID, and more important updates you should definitely know went down this week 👀
Have a quick peek below. 👇🏼
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LOVIN NEWS
The Early Bell Rings For Public Schools This Summer 🔔
Summer school hours in Qatar run from May 3 to June 3, 2026, with earlier dismissal times to help students avoid peak heat while maintaining the full curriculum.📕
School starts at 7:00 AM for all, ending at 12:00 PM (kindergarten), 12:30 PM (primary), and 12:45 PM (preparatory and secondary) to ease traffic and ensure safer commutes.
Teachers and staff stay until 1:15 PM for admin and exam prep, while the adjusted schedule supports student wellbeing ahead of final exams starting June 4.👏🏻
LOVIN NEWS
Qatar Reaches Record-Breaking Population Of Over 3.3 Million 🤯
📊 Record-breaking milestone: Qatar’s population hits 3,370,611, showing rapid growth you can feel from Msheireb to the Pearl
📈 Huge yearly jump: A 5.6% increase since 2025, with nearly 180K new residents in just one year
🌍 Global melting pot: Diverse communities and major developments are shaping a vibrant, fast-growing future
LOVIN TRAVEL
Your QID Gets You Hassle-Free Access To 10 Countries! ✈️
✈️ Your QID = travel hack: Visa-on-arrival + easy eVisas mean more “pack and go” trips, no embassy stress
🌍 Dream destinations made easy: From Georgia & Armenia to Maldives, Seychelles & Egypt — quick getaways are more accessible than you think
🧳 GCC = weekend plans sorted: UAE, Bahrain, Saudi, Oman & more are just a short, hassle-free trip away
Get the full list HERE!
🍿 Sharable bits and tips!
Saudi has important visa updates for citizens in the GCC!
This throwback has everyone in love all over again with Qatar’s leadership😍
A nostalgic memory is a nostalgic memory…the feels are too real 🥹
This adorable Palestinian girl can walk again thanks to Qatar’s amazing healthcare! ♥️
The bipolar weather has every driver confused…like this 😳
LOVIN NEWS
GCC Leaders Fast-Track Regional Integration And Unified Defense In Historic Jeddah Summit 🇸🇦
🤝 Gulf unity in motion: Leaders push for deeper cooperation, aiming to turn the region into one powerful, connected hub
🛡️ Stronger shared security: Plans for a unified defense system, including early warning tech for modern threats like missiles & drones
🚆 Mega projects ahead: GCC railway, power grids & supply chains set to boost travel, trade, and long-term resilience!
LOVIN COMMUNITY
Floating Memories Why Shoppers Still Look Up At The Villagio Ceiling 🎈
🎈 Viral mall moment: A stray balloon at Villagio Mall sparked major nostalgia and laughs across Qatar
😂 Childhood trauma unlocked: Losing balloons to the “indoor sky” is a shared Doha experience everyone relates to
🌌 From accident to icon: These floating balloons have become a quirky, beloved part of the mall’s charm
LOVIN COMMUNITY
Uber Driver In Qatar Wins Hearts After Heartwarming Return!!
🚗 From panic to relief: A passenger lost their phone in an Uber, expecting the worst
🙌 Honesty in action: The driver personally returned it—safe, undamaged, no hassle
❤️ Faith restored: The story went viral as a reminder that everyday kindness still exists
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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.
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