Qatar Academy Doha (Primary School

These are just some of the events taking place – see our online events calendar for much more to do this winter. For sports events see the separate calendar in this section. Events may be changed or cancelled. Follow updates at marhaba.qa and follow the advice of the Ministry of Public Health re COVID-19. December 2022

Ongoing The Year of Culture Qatar–MENASA 2022 This is the 10th Year of Culture and Qatar Museums is partnering with an entire region – MENASA – with 26 embassies representing countries from across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, featuring specially curated museum and art exhibitions, films, and music and food festivals. yearsofculture.qa Ongoing QNL Heritage Library permanent exhibition Books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, globes and travellers' instruments depicting the interaction between Arabs and the West over the centuries, along with the history of science, literature, writing and travel. qnl.qa 5, 8, 12 Dec Post Malone, Robbie Williams and Maroon 5 Live performances at Doha Golf Club, part of Qatar Live's World Stage, which will also host the Daydream Festival Qatar with a packed line-up of DJs, and family entertainment shows. 11 – 17 Dec D’reesha Performing Arts Festival Theatre, poetry, research, education and technology exploring performing arts to engage a new generation of artists, culminating in an festival that transforms Education City into an open stage. qf.org.qa 16 Dec Qatar Fashion United by CR Runway Qatar Creates brings more than 100 brands from five continents alongside concerts and public artwork. Stadium 974 Until 16 Dec 10th Ajyal Film Festival – 2022 Special Edition The Public Programme allows residents and visitors to experience cinema screenings across a number of locations in the country. Part of the Year of Culture–Qatar MENASA 2022. dohafilminstitute.com Until 17 Dec re:collections Exhibition with artworks by six locally-based artists demonstrating the infinite readings, interpretations and translations when thinking of place, memory, and time. gallery.qatar.vcu.edu/recollections The Gallery at VCUarts Qatar Until 18 Dec Katara Celebrations The Cultural Village hosts events and activities with the participation of embassies and local clubs and associations for all the family to enjoy. One highlight is a charity event being held by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on 12 December. Find the entire schedule of events at katara.net/en/whats-on Until 31 Dec Story Walk: The Sidra Tree Rains! Walk the storybook trail while reading The Sidra Tree Rains! with your family. qf.org.qa Qur'anic Botanic Garden, Education City Until 31 Dec Ecological Groups Exhibition Explore various plant ecosystems on a unique journey around the desert, the Mediterranean and the tropical forests. qf.org.qa Multaqa (Education City Student Center), Education City

18 Qatar National Day 2022 An annual public holiday marking Qatar's unification in 1878. This year's theme is 'Our Unity is the Source of Our Strength', from a quote of the speech delivered by HH the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the opening of the 50th Shura Council Session. There are activities for residents and visitors to enjoy at Darb Al Saai's new permanent venue in Umm Slal Mohammed, as well as at other locations, culminating with the final of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ at Lusail Stadium.