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Posted On: 9 October 2022 10:00 am
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Things to do in Doha: 9-15 October 2022

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9 15 october 2022 events

Enjoy many events during Qatar Sustainability Week, visit heritage sites, explore parks around Al Wakrah and more this week! What are your top picks?

For more events around you, visit iloveqatar.net/events!

8-15 October 2022

Qatar Sustainability Week 2022

Qatar Sustainability Week 2022
Image credit: Qatar Green Building Council

How can you be more sustainable? Participate in Qatar Sustainability Week's many events that extend your knowledge about sustainability and help you start changing your daily lifestyle and be more sustainable. The events vary from educational, entertainment, conferences, or even competitions.

Companies can also participate. Know how here.

Details

  • Location: Different locations in Qatar
  • Date: 8-15 October 2022
  • Price: It's free!

12 October - 28 January 2022

Labour of Love: Embroidering Palestinian History Exhibition

qatar-museums-labour-of-love
Image credit: Qatar Museums

This exhibition explores how the Palestinian thobe - tatreez - is woven into the social, economic, and political fabric of society across different historical periods. Learn the shift of tatreez from personal practice to a national symbol and onto a product circulating in the global marketplace.

Details

  • Location: Qatar Museums Gallery - Katara
  • Date: 12 October - 28 January 2023
  • Time: 9 am - 7 pm
  • Ticket Purchase: Online
  • Price:
    • One Pass Holder: Free
    • Adults: QR 50
    • Child (Age 16 and under): Free
  • Phone: +974 4408 1257
  • Website: Click here

11 October 2022

"Designing the Game with Mutaz Essa Barshim" Talk at Liwan Design Studios and Lab

Designing the Game with Mutaz Essa Barshim
Image credit: Liwan Design Studios and Lab

To enhance their performance, athletes need the right equipment and branding to help them perform. Behind every athlete and sporting competition is an army of designers working on stadium design, posters, logos, gear, and tech to ensure success in each competition.

Join the Liwan sessions and athlete Mutaz Essa Barshim where he discusses the important role design has played in his career. Registration is required for the event.

Details

  • Location: Liwan Design Studios and Lab
  • Date: 10 October 2022
  • Time: 6:30 pm - 8 pm
  • Ticket Purchase: Online
  • Price: It's free!
  • Website: Click here

Ongoing

Visit the heritage sites in Qatar

Heritage sites in Qatar
Image credit: Shutterstock

Take a glimpse into Qatar's historical past by visiting the many heritage sites like Ain Hleetan Well, Dahl Al Misfir, Al Jassasiya Rock Carvings, Freiha and more!

Check out our complete guide here and learn more about these must-visit spots. Hope you have an educational time!

Details

  • Location: Different locations in Qatar
  • Time: Depends upon the spot visiting
  • Price: Check here

8-13 October 2022

Qatar Sustainability Week at Heenat Salma Farm

Qatar Sustainability Week at Heenat Salma Farm
Image credit: Heenat Salma Farm

For Qatar Sustainability Week, Heenat Salma Farm is offering a special Day Pass for a visit. The day will include various activities, including a farm tour focused on biodiversity, sheep milking, palm weaving, and more.

Itinerary

  • 2 pm - 2:15 pm | Arrival with welcome drinks
  • 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm | Brief introduction
  • 2:30 pm - 3 pm | Biodiversity Farm Tour
  • 3 pm - 3:30 pm | Animal Interactions - Milk Sheeping
  • 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm | Break - Organic Snacks and Beverages
  • 4:15 pm - 5 pm | Crafts - Palm Weaving
  • 5 pm - 5:30 pm | Wellness - Outdoor breathing exercise
  • 5:30 pm - 6 pm | Departure

Transportation

Throughout the Day Pass program, they will provide bus transportation from the nearest metro station. This is their way of reducing their carbon footprint.

  • 2 pm | From Al Rifa Station, Mall of Qatar to Majlis, Heenat Salma Farm
  • 6 pm | From Majlis, Heenat Salma Farm to Al Rifa Station, Mall of Qatar

Details

  • Location: Heenat Salma Farm, Ash-Shahaniyah
  • Date: 8-13 October 2022
  • Time: 2 pm - 6 pm
  • Price:
    • Adults - QR 240
    • Kids - QR 100
  • Phone: +974 5096 0007
  • Website: Click here

Ongoing

Visit parks around Al Wakrah

Get to know parks around Al Wakrah
Open space at the entrance of Bu Fontas Park!

Fancy a relaxed day at the park with you and your kids? Visit and check out the many beautiful parks in Al Wakrah, take in the serenity and have a great time & a memorable day!

Check the list of parks in our guide here!

    Details

    • Location: Different locations in Al Wakrah
    • Time: Open 24x7
    • Price: It's free!

    Until 31 October 2022

    Al Thuraya Planetarium Shows 2022

    Al Thuraya Planetarium Shows 2022
    Image credit: Cultural Village Foundation - Katara

    Love watching films? Enjoy many shows at Katara Cultural Village's spectacular lineup for October 2022. When are you going?!

    First Show: 5 pm

    • October 10 - Polaris 3D Show
    • October 12 - Perfect Little Planet

    Second Show: 6 pm

    • October 10 - The Universe
    • October 12 - The Astronaut 3D Show

    Details

    • Location: Al Thuraya Planetarium, Building 41
    • Date: Until 31 October 2022
    • Time: 5 pm - 8 pm
    • Price: It's free!
    • Website: Click here

    Ongoing

    Visit Flag Plaza

    flag plaza
    Image credit: Press Release

    Flag Plaza is a new public space in Doha where 119 flags, representing the countries with embassies in Qatar, are raised to represent friendship and understanding between nations and their people during the year of the World Cup.

    It is a community gathering space where you can also find a new art installation by Najla El Zein called "Us, Her, Him", made up of sculptural benches comprising more than 313 metres of hand-sculpted limestone.

    Details

    • Location: Near the Museum of Islamic Art Park
    • Time: Open 24x7
    • Price: It's free!

      Which of these will you be doing this week? Do let us know in the comments section below! Do share this article - it keeps us going!