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#QTip: What is Wasta?

Have you encountered the word "Wasta"? If you wanna know what it means and if it's a bad thing, hit the play button in this latest episode of QTips!

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#QTip: 8 gestures considered offensive in Arab countries

Did you know that some gestures can be considered insulting? Watch the latest QTip episode to find out what these gestures are so you can avoid doing them!

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#QTip: Why is Friday a special day in Qatar?

Why is Friday an important day in Qatar? Mr. Q is back to answer your question!

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#QTip: Things to do in Qatar for every month in 2021! (Part 1)

Make sure to stay updated on the latest COVID-19 restrictions and follow the precautionary measures when going out of your house!

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#QTip: Brief history of football in Qatar and remarkable achievements

In this episode, The Qatari Guy is back to tell you all about the most popular sport in Qatar and some of the country's achievements in football!

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#QTip - How Qataris get married - what's a melcha?

Ever wondered how Qataris get married or what the process is? This latest QTip will answer all of these VERY IMPORTANT questions. Enjoy! :)

17 September 2017

#QTip: Do Qataris live with their parents??

So we were asked if Qataris live with their parents. Our culture heavily revolves around family and it's very normal for not only a person to live with their parents for a lon...

10 September 2017

#Ramadan #QTip: All the things that break your fast

Ramadan is much more than just fasting. Sure you know that you shouldn't eat or drink, but did you also know that it's also about intentions? No bad words? No dirty thoughts?...

18 June 2017

#QTip: What happens if you break your fast by mistake??

Special thanks to the BEAUTIFUL AL Rayyan hotel for hosting us. Check them out! They're near Mall of Qatar! Links in the description!

12 June 2017

#Ramadan #QTip: Reasons women should (or could) break their fast

In Ramadan, people are supposed to fast, we all know that, but it's also important that you take care of yourself and don't put yourself in harms way.

4 June 2017

#Ramadan #QTip: Breaking your fast in public tents

Special thanks to Al Rayyan Hotel (located near Mall of Qatar) for hosting us! They've got this great modern Qatari style decor, and some really cool restaurants too!

28 May 2017

#QTips: All about Henna Night (Arabic Weddings)

It's time to talk about Henna night at wedding events (not to be confused with Hen nights!). Who doesn't love to put on those intricate designs? It's a tradition that was adop...

21 May 2017

#QTips: Arabic names, Tribes, and how they work

What's in a name? That which we call a Hamad by any other name would smell as sweet. I think that's the quote... We thought you'd like to know a bit about Arabic names.

14 May 2017

Super fast #QTip: Can Qataris Date?

We did this super short QTip to encourage questions :) we need them as we're working on a full episode and want to answer your questions.

7 May 2017

#QTip: 5 More Arabic sounds and what they mean.

You guys loved our previous episode of unusual sounds Arab's make and what they mean so we had to make another!

30 April 2017

#QTip: So what's a batoola? (That golden mask)

You probably noticed that older women typically wear a Batoola. It's this gold mask that protects the face. But did you ever wonder why they wear it and why it's shiny gold?

16 April 2017

#QTip: Why Arabs don't use their left hand

This video explains how the right hand became the dominant hand for things like shaking hands. We look at traditions, the past and how this ended up becoming a cultural thing.

9 April 2017

#QTip: Why do Qatari people carry swords?? (Mr. Q gets cut!)

Why do we carry swords? Are you serious? They're awesome! It makes you feel like you've gone back in time and ready to play Ali Baba.

2 April 2017

#QTip: The Women's side of Qatari Weddings

Let's talk about weeeeedddings! We shared what happens in the men's "party", now Aisha shares what the women do. Be prepared to see some amazing dresses.

26 March 2017

#QTip: How to greet a Qatari woman? (you asked about touching)

Ok so we weren't sure how to word this. Some people simply asked, 'How do you say hello to a Qatari?', some asked "How do I greet a woman?"

19 March 2017

#QTip: How to wear a Bisht?

Well here's a self explanatory QTip. In this episode we explain how to wear one! So grab yourself a bisht, put it on and feel like a boss!

12 March 2017

#QTip: The evolution of the Abaya

Aisha's back and this time she's talking about the evolution of the Abaya.

5 March 2017

#QTip: Why do some women wear colorful abayas? Do they mean anything?

We all love to find symbolism in things. Some people search for meaning in the simplest of things, such as the reason why a particular flower blooms red.

19 February 2017

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