We have exciting events lined up for you this week! From sustainability week to film screenings, dhow festivals, and more! We've got you covered! Stay tuned for our events list coming out next week as well. Keep following ILQ for more event updates and information!

November 13 Sunday - November 20 Sunday

Qatar Green Building Conference 2016 — Sunday-Tuesday

The Qatar Green Building Conference 2016 will be held under the patronage of Her Excellency Sheikha Hind Bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation.

QGBC is proud to announce its second Annual Conference that will take place on the 13th,14th &15th November 2016. This year, the conference will address major issues and provide answers to some of the most significant challenges of environmental sustainability and promoting best practice for the built environment for Qatar, the Gulf region and beyond.

QGBC aims to support the overall health and sustainability of the environment, the people, and economic security in Qatar for generations to come, and these principles underscore the 2016 conference’s key themes.

Ticket purchase: No tickets needed
Price: Free for conferences
Venue: Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC)
Time: All-day
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://qatargbc.org/conference/registration?utm_source=QGBC%20Database&utm_campaign=b3caaae6ec-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2016_10_28&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5eac9c77a6-b3caaae6ec-60481589&ct=t(QGBC_conference2016_10_28_2016)

Global Entrepreneurship Week - Qatar 2016 — Sunday-Thursday

Global Entrepreneurship Week is a global event held annually at the same time in many countries of the world, and attracts millions of people in more than 160 countries around the world. Qatar Development Bank took a part to host and organize this event with all the competent parties with the support of entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises in the State of Qatar.

The Global Entrepreneurship Week considered as one of the most important platforms that contribute in spreading the culture of entrepreneurship globally and locally where a lot of activities and events are held in each country hosts separately. The event will seek to teach how to generate opportunities and build a sustainable business to boost Qatar's economy forward.

The Global Entrepreneurship Week will be starting on Sunday, November 13, 2016, and will continue until November 17, 2016.

Price: It’s free
Ticket purchase: No tickets needed
Venue: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC)
Time: 12:00 pm
Website: http://genglobal.org/gew
For registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/global-entrepreneurship-week-qatar-2016-tickets-28356506073

The 6th Traditional Dhows Festival — Tuesday-Saturday

The Cultural Village - Katara announces the starting of the registration of the 6th Traditional Dhows Festival from 15 to 19 November 2016.

Dhows Festival Competition:

Spinning Competition
Hadaq Competition
Diving Competition
Alafah Competition
Boat launching Competition
Anahmah Competition
Rowing Competition

Price: Free
Ticket purchase: No tickets needed
Venue: Museum of Islamic Art Auditorium, Doha
Time: 7:30 pm
Contact: +974 440 81 011 (9:00 am - 2:00 pm)

Training at Losail Circuit Sports Club — Wednesdays

Come and enjoy cycling, running and walking activities at the Losail International Circuit.

Dates: Wednesday

9 November
16 November
30 November
7 December
14 December
21 December
28 December

Gates Open at: 16:45
Latest entry for walkers: 19:45
Latest entry for cyclist: 20:00

Car Park Area: Inside the Circuit next to the Paddock Restaurant Parking

Registration: Inside the Circuit in the Pit Garage 21

Free Water at the Paddock cafeteria

Coming soon - Annual Sports Day Access Card - QR100/ season

​Please note, the above schedule is subject to last minute track bookings.

Contact us on the day you wish to attend to ensure that the track is open.

Rules:

• Cyclists must use the track in an anti-clockwise direction, cycling on the inside of the track, overtaking to the left.
• Runners and walkers use the track in a clockwise direction on the outside of the track, between the blue line and fence. No crossing of the track is permitted without the safety marshal's permission.
• All cyclists (including small children) must wear a helmet and closed-toe shoes when using the track.
• Anyone under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Ticket purchase: No tickets needed
Price: It's free
Venue: Losail International Circuit
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Visit their website for more details: http://www.lcsc.qa

DFI Cinema Presents 'Going to Heaven' — Saturday

Following on its successful presentation as part of our Hekayat Khaleejiyah series, the Doha Film Institute once again brings you 'Going to Heaven', a film about 11-year-old Sultan’s extraordinary journey from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah to find his grandmother. Now see this charming story as part of our Cinema Under the Stars series in the evening breeze.

Screenings are free – first come, first serve – and take place at Museum of Islamic Art Park at 7:00 PM on 19 November.

Price: It’s free
Ticket purchase: No tickets needed
Venue: Museum of Islamic Art Park
Time: 7:00 pm
Visit their website for more details: www.dohafilminstitute.com

Dana Alfardan’s Sandstorm — Sunday

Check out Dana Alfardan’s “Sandstorm” performance next Sunday at Katara Cultural Village! It will be an hour of elegant and classic music, the perfect time to unwind.

Lineup:

Dana Alfardan: The Beginning
Dana Alfardan: Airborne
Dana Alfardan: The Silk Road
Dana Alfardan: My Eyes
Dana Alfardan: River Dance
Dana Alfardan: White Knight
Dana Alfardan: Sandstorm
Dana Alfardan: We Are the Light
Dana Alfardan: Won’t Drown
Dana Alfardan: Lustre
Dana Alfardan: Pride of a Nation
Dana Alfardan: Music Box
Dana Alfardan: Carrousel
Dana Alfardan: Wings
Dana Alfardan: Fjiri
Dana Alfardan: Layla
Dana Alfardan: Spirit of Thunder
Dana Alfardan: Road Less Traveled Dana Alfardan: État d'âme
Dana Alfardan: Distance

Ticket purchase: Online
Venue: Katara Opera House, Building 16, Doha
Time: 7:30 pm (doors open 6:30 pm)
Visit their website for more details: qatarphilharmonicorchestra.org

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