Qatar National Library (QNL

What's on at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

Ongoing Mathaf Collection, Summary Part 2 The collection is a selection of the museum's most iconic pieces. The new display features 20th and 21st century modern and contemporary art from the Arab World, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe – all historically connected to Qatar and the Arab Peninsula. Artists include Etel Adnan (Lebanon), Farid Belkahia (Morocco), Saloua Raouda Choucair (Lebanon), Faraj Daham (Qatar), Inji Efflatoun (Egypt), Abdulhalim Radwi (Saudi Arabia), Hassan Sharif (Dubai), Hussein Zendaroudi (Iran), Manal AlDowayan (Saudi Arabia), Wael Shawky (Egypt) and Hayv Kahraman (Iraq-USA). Opening times Saturday to Thursday 9 am – 7 pm, Friday 1:30 pm – 7 pm. Admission: Adult residents of Qatar, children and resident students: Free. Non-resident adults: QAR50. Non-resident students: QAR25. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Visitors to the Desert Rose Café, Jiwan Restaurant and the gift shops do not need to purchase an entry ticket. Mathaf is accessible by car, bus and tram. There is a free shuttle service between Mathaf and the Museum of Islamic Art, Qatar National Library, and Fire Station: Artist in Residence. The Mathaf stop on the Education City public tram service is approximately 3 minutes away from the museum. Visitors are asked to dress modestly in keeping with Qatari culture. 4402 8855, mathaf.org.qa C2

July

10 Eid Al Adha Also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, this is an important holiday falling on the 10th day of Dhu al Hijjah, the 12th and final month in the Islamic calendar. As the exact day is based on lunar sightings, the date varies between countries. Eid Al Adha is an official holiday in Qatar. For events and hospitality listings, visit marhaba.qa

Upcoming events

Sept IDC Qatar CIO Summit Research by IDC has shown that businesses in the Middle East are reviewing digital infrastructure models and strategies. This year the summit will examine the increasing pace of innovation and the region's evolving technology landscape, with keynote speeches, panel debates, and networking opportunities. At The Ritz-Carlton, Doha. Oct Qatar International Art Festival (QIAF) One of the largest art festivals in Qatar, where hundreds of local and international artists can showcase their works. There are different events each day, including exhibitions, live painting symposium, fashion shows, masterclasses and cultural tours. qiaf.net ^Katara Cultural Village