Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Back from Vacation

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It was a long trip, thanks to getting a week off for the Eid holiday. I was away almost a month! I didn't post beforehand as I get a bit...
Tuesday, August 08, 2017

Update on Life in Qatar

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What has it been now, 2 months since the blockade started? It doesn't look like it’s going to be lifted anytime soon. At this point tho...
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Tuesday, August 01, 2017

Portrait

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A few days ago a friend of mine was surfing the net looking for some local artwork to hang up in his house. He found some nice charcoal sket...
Saturday, July 08, 2017

Art Exhibit Featuring "Glory to Tamim"

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I was at the W Hotel meeting some friends when their daughter pointed to a sign about an art exhibit on the top floor about the "Glory ...
Saturday, July 01, 2017

Happy Canada Day!

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I've been away on vacation this Eid (I'll post about that later) but I'm back in Doha in time to wish everyone a Happy Canada Da...
Sunday, June 25, 2017

What does one do during Eid

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The first day of Eid is a major holiday for Qataris. Last night the plan was for the guys to meet up at a majlis but only if Eid was not cal...
Saturday, June 24, 2017

Eid Mubarak everyone!

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So Eid was announced tonight, Ramadan is officially over! It was a day earlier than I expected. Needless to say this Ramadan did not go an...
Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Ramadan 2017 - Corniche Car Parade

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Because of all that's been happening this month I also forgot the car parade (thanks to Doha News for reminding me). Every day during Ra...
Saturday, June 17, 2017

Rallying Around the Emir

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At the start of this blockade crisis an image started getting traction on social media as a way to show support for Qatar. It is a drawing o...
Thursday, June 15, 2017

A Distraction From the Recent Political Situation

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There's nothing like food poisoning to take ones mind from other troubles (*sigh*). I had a rough last few days but the doctor provided ...
Saturday, June 10, 2017

Updates of Life in Qatar

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How long has it been, six days now? The economic blockade continues and while everyone is continuing on as normal there is an underlying unc...
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Tuesday, June 06, 2017

But the News Said the Carrefour at City Centre was Cleaned Out!

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The news story of panic food-buying and cleared out shelves is picking up steam. I've seen a story in the Guardian, references in the Te...
Monday, June 05, 2017

No, Grocery Stores Have Not Been Cleared Out

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There's rumours spreading around social media that people in Qatar are in a panic and stripping shelves bare at grocery stores. Nope, so...
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