Suddenly thick fog flows into Doha's Diplomatic District. We're so used to a bright sky every day, it is special, but apparently
it's common in winter time.
by Ole Chavannes, 12 januari 2012
Qatar hosts the FIFA World Cup in 2022...still plenty of time to get ready (link).
by Ole Chavannes, 06 januari 2012
In the middle of the desert, suddenly a Qatari man stops his car to proudly show his falcon. It just ate a small bird, he says. It is the national hobby, also of the royal family (link).
A traditional tower in Al Kohr in the January sun. It is around 30C now.
The Persian Gulf, although on this side of it, people prefer to call it Arabian Gulf.
The desert can be more colorful than one might expect.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser kicks off the 4th UN Alliance of Civilizations forum, held in Doha December 11-13. One would say there is enough media covering it...
by Ole Chavannes, 11 december 2011
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses the audience: 2500 participants from all over the world to discuss
intercultural cooperation for the next 3 days.
The Doha Centre for Media Freedom launches its new Media Literacy program here, with the Junior Reporters, a team of
9 Qatari youth, asking the forum delegates what this alliance of civilizations is really about. Check out their daily reports.
There are not only several heads of nations present, also lots of fun people.
This is were the event is taking place: the Qatar National Convention Centre. The construction was only finished two weeks ago
- just like the plastic grass in front of it ;-)
Tip: watch the Junior Reports (I edited) under the video tab on this site.