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26 December 2013 - 5 January 2014Moroccan Handicrraft WeekBuilding 3

12 - 15 December 2013Saladin Performance Opera House

16 December 2013Flag of Gratitude & LoyalityQatar National Day CelebrationAmphitheater

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QatarNational Day

The Cultural Village Foundation is an exceptional project of hope for human interaction through art and cultural exchange – a project made possible thanks to the inspired vision, solid faith and wise leadership of HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the state of Qatar following the footsteps of HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani the Father Emir.

Keeping pace with the emerging global culture that emphasizes the importance of diversity in human development, Katara Cultural Village is the largest and the most multidimensional cultural project of Qatar. It is a place where people come together to experience the cultures of the world. With beautiful theatres, concert halls, exhibition galleries and cutting-edge facilities, Katara aims to become a world leader for multi-cultural activities.

In line with the goals set forward by the Qatar National Vision 2030, Katara serves as a guardian to the heritage and traditions of Qatar and endeavors to spread awareness about the importance of every culture and civilization and as such, Katara hosts international, regional and local festivals, workshops, performances and exhibitions.

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Qatar National DayThe Cultural Village Foundation –Katara- extends the most sincere congratulations to all State institutions and people of Qatar on the occasion of the National Day, wishing for all continued strength and happiness, and a long years of prosperity and progress under the

wise governance of his highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani,

The Emir of the state of Qatar.

18 - 19 December 2013Qatar National Day

On the occasion of the Qatar National Day celebrations, the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) gladly invites you to join these festivities and enjoy the happenings in Katara from the 18th - 19th of November 2013, featuring 20 events inspired from our heritage to recognize our present and explore horizons of our future.

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Riad Al Jannah LecturesThe Cultural Village Foundation – Katara – is presenting the most popular Muslim scholar of the Arab world to give inspiring lectures in Katara Mosque after 8:30 on specific dates.

These lectures are planned to strength the faith of Muslims in Allah, some are about The Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), Some lectures are as advises and others are aiming to make us think about Quran in new creative ways.

4 December 2013Khaled Al-BikrHappiness MakersAfter Ishaa prayerKatara Mosque

11 December 2013Ibrahim El-Hadi

Love remedy, a prophetic appraoch After Ishaa prayer

Katara Mosque

18 December 2013Nabil El-AawadiAffiliationAfter Ishaa prayerKatara Mosque

25 December 2013Said El-Bdiwi

Allah’s hundred mercyAfter Ishaa prayer

Katara Mosque

12 - 15 December 2013Saladin Performance8 pm Opera House, Building 16

Salah ad-Dīn Yūsuf ibn Ayyūbi, better known as Annasser Saladin, is a Kurdish Muslim leader, who became the first Ayyubid Sultan of Egypt and Syria. He bravely led Islamic armies to confront the Franks and other European Crusaders in the Levant.

At the height of his power, he ruled over Egypt, Syria, Mesopotamia, Hejaz, and Yemen. Afterwards, Alnaser Saladin Al-Ayyoubi, Ayyoub’s, took charge of the Sultanate of Egypt and the Levant and their armies in 570 AH (1175 AD).

Thirteen years later, in 583 AH (1187 AD) Arab armies under the leadership of Saladin conquered and liberated Jerusalem from the Crusader armies known in that period as Franks.

Our story takes place between these two periods. This action-packed tale, told in dance, drama, music, and film, explores the actions, intrigues, and emotions of these two vast armies as they are poised for war and the historic climax of the gathering storm of war.

12 December 2013 - 18 January 2014Our QatarPhotography Exhibition10 am - 10 pm Building 18, Gallery 1

"Our Qatar" is a Community Photography Installation project coordinated by the Katara Art Studios. Katara is inviting all those Living, Working and Visiting Qatar to deliver to the Katara Art Studios, Building 19 at Katara Cultural Village Foundation, 1 photo that expresses the way they feel about Qatar and their life in the country. pted and exhibited, as long as it was taken in Qatar and has as background, your life, your friends and family life and experiences in Qatar.We encourage everyone to give us a photo, and help us putting it up at the gallery. Throughout the exhibition, opening on the 12th of December 2013, Katara Art Studios will continue accepting photographs until the closing of the exhibition on the 18th of January. “Our Qatar” is your opportunity to have your photography exhibited at Katara!

Participate!Maximum Size of Photo accepted is A3.Just come Give us a photo, or email it to our team at: education@katara.netFor further information please contact the Katara Art Studios Team: education@katara.net

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Rating: PG - 15 Five years in the making, "The Grandmaster" marks grand the return of Hong Kong master filmmaker Wong Kar-wai ("Happy Together", "In the Mood for Love") with a visually breathtaking tale of betrayal, honour and love. Set against the chaos of China on the brink of war and occupation in the 30s, the film tells the story of Ip Man – the legendary Bruce Lee’s real-life kung-fu teacher. True to his impeccable style, Wong mixes the martial-arts genre with melancholy melodrama and delivers a powerful saga culminating in meticulously crafted fight scenes that play out on the big screen as ravishing ballet sequences.

Tickets on sale now online and in person at the DFI Ticket Outlets (Box office hours listed on DFI website). Please visit dohafilminstitute.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

Joe McNally is an internationally acclaimed photographer whose career has spanned 30 years and included assignments in over 50 countries. He has shot cover stories for TIME, Newsweek, Fortune, New York, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times Sunday Magazine, and Men's Journal. He has been contract photographer for Sports Illustrated, a staff photographer at LIFE, and currently, an ongoing 23 year contributor to the National Geographic, shooting numerous cover stories for those publications.

A five- day workshop covering the fundamentals ofsports portraits photography with DSLR camera equipments, speedlights and strobes.

12 - 17 December 2013The Grandmaster by Wong Kar-wai MENA PremiereKatara DFI CinemaKatara Drama Theater, Building 16

Thursday, 12 December at 7 PM- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Friday, 13 December at 4 PM, 7 PM and 10 PM- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Saturday, 14 December at 4 PM and 7 PM- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sunday, 15 December at 7 PM- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Monday, 16 December at 7 PM- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Tuesday, 17 December at 7 PM and 10 PM

15 - 19 December 2013Sport Photography WorkshopJoe McNally8 am - 6 pmVisual Art Center, Building 19

Katara is pleased to present for the first time the “Moroccan Handicraft Week” in collaboration with the “Moroccan Ministry of Economy and Artisanat” and the “Moroccan Qatari Association of Friendship Club” as part of Qatar and Morocco cultural exchange. The event is taking place at the Cultural Village – Katara / Building 3, from 26th of December 2013 till the 5th of January 2014. This exotic handmade artistic event aims to highlight the Moroccan handicrafts and the creative ability of Moroccan handcrafters` artists, in particular the traditional architecture, pottery masterpieces, copper artifacts, jewelries and furniture. More than 55 artisans and artists will be hosted by Katara, presenting live calligraphy signatures, pottery, ceramic, wood, carpet as well as embroidery, oil, candles traditional clothing, Aldamishkiet, and Henna I addition to Folklore bands from various regions of the Kingdom (Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech, Essaouira and Larache). The exhibition will hold handmade piece of arts reflecting the rich and diverse Moroccan culture.. The “Moroccan Handicraft Week” will also include workshops and episodes enabling visitors to discover the authentic Moroccan customs like Moroccan weddings customs, which differs from one place to another and being inherited through generations, making Morocco a destination for tourists from all over the world.

26 December 2013 -5 January 2014 Moroccan Handicraft WeekBuilding 3

To register:please send an email: education@katara.net or noof.alsulaiti@katara.net

"Flag of Gratitude & Loyality" Campaign is a national project by the State of Qatar presented to Guinness Book of Records as the largest flag in the world.

Aiming to highlight the deep unity and brotherhood among our loyal people and wise leadership, and to display the humanitarian and patriotism senses in this campaign, as the project seeks also to convey the message of loyalty to His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and tribute to His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani for their great efforts and sincere dedication witnessed by the whole world and seen on ground by citizens and residents.

so the flag become a concrete evidence expressing the profound love and loyalty of people to their leadership and to remain a testimony for future generations.

16 December 2013 Flag of Gratitude & LoyalityQatar National Day CelebrationAmphitheater

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19 - 23 November 2013Katara 3rd Traditional Dhow FestivalKatara Beach

The 3rd Katara traditional Dhow Festival Day concluded activities last Saturday 23 November, the event started on 19th November under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir the State of Qatar.

The festival witnessed a large number of visitors reaching approximately 500 thousands visitor from different nationalities and ages, who expressed deep admiration regarding the varied activities of the festival that included many exhibitions sections in the Cultural village, as well as different popular shows of all Gulf countries participating in the festival .

This 3rd edition was distinguished by the participation of 105 traditional Dhow from Qatar and Gulf countries, as well as India and Zanzibar , along 24 exhibitors with diverse displays including exhibition Qatari Dhows , Atawawish , Mahrraq Workshop industry ships , Qatar Museum Authority exhibition , Alhaddav Building , engineering office ( wooden ships department ), Al-Khor Natural Museum that displayed different types of stuffed fish, the Othman House Museum from Kuwait, in addition to the Majlis Ahl Al-Bahr organized by Ministry of culture, arts and Heritage animating seminars about maritime heritage and ancestors tales .

The final day of the Festival knew the results announcement of the sail contest won by Ghanem Al-Merikhi in the first position, Abdul Allah Khulaifi in the second position and Khaled Al-Adsani in the third position .

As for the three days Pearl diving contest , Abdul Karim bin Abdullah bin Muhanna Shammari from Saudi Arabia won the first position award for collecting the largest amount of oyster, Jassim hassan Al-Hammadi from Emirates won the award

best quantity of ( Pearl ), "Fath El-Kheir " owned by Abdul Nasser Ben Mubarak Al-Farisi from Sultanate Oman was awarded the most beautiful Dhow prize . Regarding the rowing competition results, Sultanate of Oman won the three first positions, as Shinas 2 team was the first, Senyar team in second and Shinas 1 team the third, Al-khor team from Qatar won the fourth place and Eyal Zayed from Emirates the fifth place .

Organizers agreed that "Fath El-Kheir " trip was a distinctive event during this Festival version, as the trip set off from Katara Beach after being granted permission to sail by his Highness Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who exceptionally visited different sections of the Dhow festival and various wings of the traditional village.

The "Fath El-Kheir " trip sailed ahead firstly towards Kuwait, then to Dammam in Saudi Arabia as a second station, after that to Bahrain, then to Sultanate Oman, afterwards Abu-Dhabi in UAE, and finally back to Doha on 18 December to participate in Qatar National Day celebrations.

"Fath El-Kheir " is a 40 m length traditional dhow, manufactured in 1983 by the Prince Workshop in Qatar for the tourism department in Ministry of Information for tourism trips purpose at that period. Currently, "Fath El-Kheir " is part of dhow heritage at Qatar museums authority .

The festival received about 800 schools students in two days to educate them about our ancestors’ heritage and their difficult and hard conditions of life .

Societies

Poet MajlesTel.: +974 4408 0456Building. 28

Sout Al KhaleejTel.: +974 4408 0314Building. 11

Forum of Arabic and International RelationsTel.: +974 4408 0455Building. 28

Qatar Society of EngineersTel.: +974 4408 1472Building.22

Bedaya CenterTel.: 974-4408-0268Building. 30

Qatar Photographic SocietyTel.: +974 4408 1812Building. 18

Visual Art CenterTel.: +974 4408 1388Building. 19

Brooq MagazineTel.: +974 4408 1181Building. 22B

Childhood Cultural CenterTel.: +974 4408 1535Building. 30

Katara Art CenterTel.: +974 4408 0247Building. 5

Qatar Museums Authority Tel.: +974 4408 1255 / 59Building. 10

Al GannasAssociationTel.: +974 4408 1369Building. 33

Arab Postal Stamp MuseumTel.: +974 4409 1077Building. 22A

Qatar Fine Arts SocietyTel.: +974 4408 1471Building. 13

Siwar – Choral (Al Jazeera Children)Tel.: +974 4412 8258Building. 18

Doha Film InstituteTel.: +974 4420 0505Building. 25,26 and 21

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Building 22Qatar Society of Engineers

Telephone : +974 44 081472Working Hours :9 am - 6 pm E-Mail :info@qatarse.orgWebsite :www.qatarse.org

Chac’lateBuilding.:15, Tel: +974 4408 0733

El Cigar LoungeEntrance 1 – Amphitheatre, Tel: +974 4408 0750

Khan Farouk, Egyptian restaurantBuilding.:07, Tel: +974 4408 0840 - 0844

Sukar Pasha, Ottoman LoungeBuilding.:31, Tel: +974 4408 2000

Red Velvet CupcakeryBuilding.:24, Tel: +974 4408 0700

Saffron Lounge, Indian CuisineBuilding.:26, Tel: +974 4408 0808 - 1234

Mamig, Armenian Lebanese restaurantBuilding.:02, Tel: +974 4408 0800

Chapati & Karak CaféBuilding.:23, Tel: +974 4408 1408

L’wzaar Seafood MarketBuilding.:27, Tel: +974 4408 0710 - 0711

La Gelateria FinaBuilding.:36A1, Tel: +974 4408 0777

le VesuvioBuilding.:20, Tel: +974 4408 1500

Sidra Convenience StoreBuilding.:29, Tel: +974 4408 0740

U'sha FrshkaBeachfront A

Shawarma AlbisanaBeachfront A, Tel: +974 4408 1400

Kunafa AlbisanaBeachfront A, Tel: +974 4408 1200

Sukar Pasha Ottoman LoungeSucculent spit-roasted whole lamb. It is a well-marinated whole lamb seasoned to perfection and is charcoal spit-roasted, served with aromatic traditional Turkish rice for QR99 per serving. Available daily from 7pm.

For every QR250 spent at Sukar Pasha Ottoman Lounge receive a discount voucher to experience El Cigar Lounge. Available dailyKatara Cultural Village (4408-2000)

Red VelvetDecorate your own Cupcake! It is fun and very educational, the best way to spend quality time for families with their children. Each plain cupcake goes with edible decorations at 30 QR only. Apron and chef’s hat will be provided. Call for more details. Come and celebrate your children’s birthday party with us at 60 QR per child with our Decorate your own Cupcake birthday party package. Advance reservation is required.

One cool promotion. Get a free small bottle of water with every purchase of an ice cream sandwich. Daily.

Purchase one cupcake and receive a free aromatic coffee on us. Available daily from 9am until 12 midnight.

Grab your favorite cupcakes and take advantage of the 10% discount on a dozen. This offer is extended until December 2013, Available daily from 9am until 12 midnight.Katara Cultural Village (4408-0700)

El Cigar LoungeHigh Tea at the El Cigar Lounge. Come and experience our assortments of exquisite delight, elegantly served in style. Available daily from 3pm-12am.Katara Cultural Village (4408-0750)

High Tea at the El Cigar Lounge. Come and experience our assortments of exquisite delight, elegantly served in style. Prices start from QR 130. Available daily from 3pm-12am. Katara Cultural Village (4408-0750)

L’wzaar Seafod MarketOur Special Main Course might be your choice. Visit L’wzaar and relish L’wzaar’s recommendation of the day. Available for lunch and dinner daily.

For every QR250 spent at L’wzaar Seafood Market receive a discount voucher to experience El Cigar Lounge. Daily. Katara Cultural Village (4408-0710)

Chac’late50% off on Amelia Rope Chocolate, handmade chocolates that is all about quality, taste, purity and indulgence.

20% off on Rococo Chocolates –gastronomy’s finest, most complex and luxurious of ingredients. Available daily for the month of November

Enjoy our signature breakfast; Parisian or Chac’Late breakfast. Prices start from QR30, available from 8am-11amKatara Cultural Village (4408-0733)

le Vesuviole Vesuvio serves authentic Italian pizza from 12 noon - 11pm, Monday to Saturday. Katara Cultural Village (4408-1500)

Shawarma Albisana. Enjoy your favorite chicken or beef Shawarma with a cold soft drink for only QR15. Available daily. Katara Cultural Village (4408-1400).

Kunafa Albisana. Offering the best traditional Kunafa with Nabulsi cheese imported from Jordan - for dine-in and take-away at Kunafa Albisana in Katara. Available daily. Katara Cultural Village (4408-1200).

Enjoy the beauty of the colors, the amazing delicious taste, the smell of the natural spices Within the finestrestaurants

Dining

Qatar Society of Engineers Association was founded and registreted on 27 January 2007 by the Ministery of Social Affairs (Decree No. 21 of 2004) as a non profit professional Association . It was known in the past as the " Qataris Engineers Forum "... the Association cooperates with many academic institutions in Qatar to develop this profession and to provide necessary training. The association aims to promote the level of this profession , disseminate professional awareness among the association members, maintain the traditions of engineering, strengthen the relationship and cooperation between members to contribute in the civilization and industrial renaissance in the country by collaborating with official bodies, as well as organizing the profession code of practice and preserve the rights of engineers to secure and implemente their commitments with companies, strenghtening the cooperation with educational and academic institutions of the state to contribute in the scientific research progress, benefiting from available experiences, acquiring the technology by cooperating with local and global institutions and provide necessary training for engineering sector workers. QEA has realized many achievements as joining the Arab engineers Union, signing a cooperation agreement with Texas University A & M Qatar, customizing the headquarters of the association at Katara. QEA organized many activities and events, engineering lectures and training courses ... and participated in many local and international conferences.

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It starts at Katara Beach…and ends where you want!

It’s summertime and for many people that mean hitting the beach. If you think that spending time at the beach is limited to just swimming, you still have a lot to discover. There are many other thrilling activities that the visitors can enjoy at Katara beach.

Experience a guided kayak tour of the spectacular Katara coastline or have fun with your friends and family by choosing boat and banana rides. Learn how to surf, or try our lessons for wakeboarding and knee boarding.

The beach department welcomes any events and festivals to be organized from individuals or companies at Katara beach. Discounts are offered for schools, colleges and groups.

Beach Services

• Thebeachcanbereservedbyindividuals or companies for any special occasion.

• Thebeachopensdailyfrom10:30 am until 5:30 pm.

• Thefamilybeachisnowopenfrom 4 pm until 11 pm.

Find your shady spot, enjoy the sea breeze

For membership information or any other inquiry please contact:

Mr. Mousa Zeidan

Tel: +974 4408 1017 Mobile: +974 7710 0151

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Riad Al Jannah Lectures

After Ishaa prayerKatara Mosque

12 - 17 December 2013

The Grandmaster Katara DFI Cinema

Katara Drama Theater,Building 16

12 December 2013 -18 January 2014

Our QatarPhotography Exhibition

10 am - 10 pm Building 18,Gallery 1

12 - 15 December 2013

Saladin Performance

8 pmOpera House,Building 16

FestivalsEdu. Program Performances

15 - 19 December 2013

Sport photography workShop

8 am - 6 pmVisual Art Center,Building 19

18 - 19 December 2013

Qatar National Day

10 am - 10 pm

26 December 2013 -5 January

Moroccan HanadiCraft Week

10 am - 10 pmBuilding 3

16 December 2013

Flag of Gratitude & Loyality Qatar National Day Celebration

Amphitheater

Exhibition Film Lecture

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