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Things to do in Doha: 3-9 October, 2021

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Welcome a brand new week by participating in some awesome events lined up for you! Our Things To Do article comes out every Sunday at 10:00 am, so do check it out. For more events around you, visit iloveqatar.net/events!

Note:
Here are the updates on the gradual lifting of COVID-19 restrictions effective 6 August. Kindly check with the respective event hosts before booking or participating.

As per COVID-19 restrictions set by the government, please make sure to abide by the precautionary measures such as wearing a mask, physical distancing, showing your Ehteraz green status, and frequent hand washing.

3 October 2021

Candle making workshop by Candeel

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Image Credit: Qatar Calendar

Would you like to start a new hobby? Why don't you learn candle-making? Add warmth, scent and ambience to your home with your own personalized candles! As part of the Design Week happening in Doha Design District, Shop Qatar is hosting an "Ice Cream Candle Making Workshop by Candeel". You’ll be provided with glass jars and other materials you need, and you’ll get to leave with a beautiful handmade ice cream candle that will be a perfect present.

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5 October 2021

Qatar Food Safety Conference 2021

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Image Credit: Qatar Food Safety Conference

The 1-day Virtual Conference aspires to serve as an important platform for key regulators, food industry leaders, food safety professionals, food distributors, academia, consumers and professionals to discuss and deliberate ground-breaking issues and concerns over food safety and quality.

It will tackle various food safety challenges and the latest issues facing the food industry. It will also focus on topics related to local, regional, and international regulations and global standards which aim to strengthen food safety standard implementation in the country. To register: https://qatar-foodsafety.com

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Until 5 October 2021

Denim Development Workshop by Bill Curtain

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Image Credit: Qatar Calendar

Create unique & trendy pieces of denim-wear at the VCU Qatar Denim Development Workshop by Bill Curtain. Take part and learn interesting techniques of denim designing. The workshop will be curated by NYC fashion Executive Bill Curtin Head of BPD (Blueprint Denim Washhouse) and WASHHOUSE DENIM.

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Until 7 October 2021

Perfume Making Workshop by Francis Hembert

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Image Credit: Qatar Calendar

The Perfume Creation Workshop will help participants understand the basics of perfume creation, and how to use their olfactory senses to create unique fragrances. The workshop will be curated by Francis Hembert, President of Cinquiéme Sens Inc, leaders in the art of perfume-making and selling, all the way from Grasse, France.

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Until 7 October 2021

Project Qatar 2021

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Image Credit: Project Qatar

Project Qatar is the International Construction Technology and Building Materials Exhibition that contributes to Qatar’s specialisation in construction and all related industries. The exhibition helps brands connect with other leading brands and industry professionals from around the world. Will you be participating?

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8 October 2021

Jewelry Workshop by INSTUDIO

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Image Credit: Shop Qatar

Experience workshops full of technical and informative teaching on jewelry making. Learn the craft ring making and bracelets making using natural stones like amethyst, jade, onyx, and more using design templates and sketch materials.

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9 October 2021

Skincare Workshop by INSTUDIO

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Image Credit: Shop Qatar

Into skincare? Now you can become an expert in the world of skincare and its products by taking part in this wonderful workshop! You can learn to combine different ingredients to make a special product that suits your skin type. How cool is this?

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    Until 9 October 2021

    Plastic Seas: Eco-fables on Show at Katara Cultural Village

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    Image Credit: Katara Cultural Village

    Katara will hold the "Plastic Seas: Eco-fables on Show" exhibition, in Building 19 by the artists Fatima Mohammed & Elisabetta Farina. This is in cooperation with the Embassy of Italy in Qatar.

    Details:

    • Location: Building 19, Katara Cultural Village
    • Date: 20 September 2021 - 9 October 2021
    • Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    • Ticket Purchase: No tickets are needed
    • Price: Free entry - It's free!
    • Website: https://www.katara.net

    Until 9 October 2021

    "Sketch" exhibition at Katara Cultural Village

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    Image Credit: Katara Cultural Village

    "Sketch" exhibition by several artists will open at Katara Building 19. Will you be going to this event?

    Details:

    • Location: Building 19, Katara Cultural Village
    • Date: 20 September 2021 - 9 October 2021
    • Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    • Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
    • Price: Free entry - It's free!
    • Website: https://www.katara.net

    Until 12 October 2021

    Buy FIFA Arab Cup 2021 tickets

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    Image Credit: Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy

    Excited about this event?! Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis through the official FIFA ticketing website. The tournament, which brings together the best teams from the Arab world, will also witness the inauguration of two FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ stadiums, Al Bayt and Ras Abu Aboud.

    Details:

    • Location: Al Bayt and Ras Abu Aboud Stadium
    • Date: 28 September 2021 - 12 October 2021
    • Time: All Day
    • Ticket Purchase: Online
    • Price: Online (onwards) - QR 25
    • Website: http://fifa.com/tickets

    Until 24 October 2021

    Ajyal Film Festival Jury Programme 2021

    Ajyal Film Festival Jury Programme 2021
    Image Credit: DFI

    If your kids love films then be sure to sign them up for the Ajyal Film Festival. The festival lasts for 13 days and you can discover global cultures through the powerful medium of film. Last year, Ajyal welcomed over 400 jurors of 45 nationalities—you can be one of them this year!

    Join the Ajyal Film Festival Jury from 7 – 19 November 2021.

    As an Ajyal Juror, you will get to:

    1. Watch short and feature-length films from all over the world, both online and in the theatre.
    2. Vote for your favourite films and choose the Ajyal Competition winners.
    3. Meet internationally renowned and thought-provoking guests.
    4. Attend online workshops and masterclasses on filmmaking techniques and film language.

    Jury Categories

    There are three Ajyal Competition juries in three age groups. They are:

    • Mohaq: Mohaq means ‘New Moon’ in Arabic, and these are Ajyal’s youngest jurors, aged 8 to 12. The young people of this jury will watch a programme of short films and four feature-length films.
    • Hilal: Ajyal’s jurors aged 13 to 17 make up the Hilal jury – the term means ‘Crescent Moon’ in Arabic. Four feature films and a programme of shorts make up the Hilal jury’s festival programme.
    • Bader: The most mature of Ajyal’s juries, Bader (Arabic for ‘Full Moon’) jurors are aged 18 to 25 and will select their favourite films from five features and two programmes of short films.

    How to Register

    You’re just a few clicks away from joining the Ajyal Jury experience for 2021. The registration is open from 22 August to 24 October, and you must be between the ages of 8 and 25 to enroll. The registration process will require a one-time participation fee to secure your place, as outlined below.

    • Early Bird (if registered before 22 September): QR 150
    • Standard Fee: QR 250
    • Discounted* Fee (Siblings and Qatar Museums Culture Pass Members): QR 200

    Details:

    Until 28 December 2021

    Ladies Night at Oxygen Park

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    Image Credit: Education City

    Hello Ladies! Enjoy your summer and stay fit at Oxygen Park, located at Education City! Stay active during Ladies Night where you can run, jog, play a game of football or volleyball, or simply walk with your friends! This is a free event but prior registration via the Education City app is required. Click here to download: Playstore/ iOS.

    Details:

    • Location: Oxygen Park
    • Date: 6 September 2021 - 28 December 2021
    • Time: 06:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    • Ticket Purchase: By Phone
    • Price: Prior registration required - It's free!
    • Instagram: @educationcity.qa

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