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How to donate Blood in Qatar. There is an urgent need presently for Type 0+ and 0- . Blood Donor Unit at Hamad Medical Corporation. Criteria for donating blood in Qatar: 1- The person must be between 18 to 60 years of age. 2- He/she must be in good health in general at the day of donation. 3- Must not have any chronic heart, lung or circulatory illnesses. 4- Weight must be 50 kg and above. 5- Donors must not be anaemic, insulin dependent or hypertensive. 6- Donors must inform the unit about medications being taken. 7- Pregnant, lactating, or menstruating women may not donate. Medical professions will conduct interviews with each donor. Only if the donor passes it, he/she could donate blood. Medical history and travel history of donors will be questioned by the professionals. Furthermore, donors also must: . 1- Bring along their health card or valid Qatari document. 2- Get a good night rest the day before they donate blood. 3- At least 2 hours before donation, they must refrain from smoking. Countries traveled to recently etc will also be asked. It is best to call ahead. Opening times: 7am to 9.30pm For more information contact: HMC Blood Donation Customer service Number 4439 1081 for any further details. 📷 & info: @rachelannmorris71 (at Hamad Medical Corporation)

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A Taste of Greece is on now at @stregisdoha A Greek Food Festival featuring award winning chefs from the legendary luxury collection hotel, @hotelgrandebretagne in #Athens is on now at St Regis. There are popular Greek foods on offer. My favourites were the heart warming Moussaka, freshly fried battered fish and the light and delicate Orzo with seafood that was a one of the tastiest things I have eaten in a long time. To end off one can indulge in freshly fried Loukoumades drenched in honey, nuts and a dash of cinnamon. There is also a wide variety of international dishes such as sushi, Yorkshire puddings (WOW), a traditional carvery and lots more. Kids have not been forgotten and will love the freshly made burgers and pasta stations. The Greek food festival is on till Friday February 9th from 6pm to 11pm daily. Along with the lavish menus, Greek music will be played throughout the evenings. A special Greek seafood night will be hosted on Wednesday February 7th, 2018. There is also an exclusive Greek barbecue night on Thursday February 8th, 2018. Prices come at QR250 per person including soft beverages and QR350 per person including enhanced beverages. On Friday February 9th The St. Regis Doha will host a Greek edition of its popular Grande Brunch, from 12:30pm to 4pm, for QR350 per person including soft beverages and QR450 per person including enhanced beverages. For reservations contact the hotel directly on telephone +974 44460000, via email: dining.reservations@stregis.com or WhatsApp +974 33870925 Disclosure: I was a guest of the St Regis Doha. The opinions expressed are my own. #TasteofGreece #Doha #Qatar #stregisdoha (at The St. Regis Doha)

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Discover the beautiful Qatar Foundation @ecmosque - جامع المدينة التعليمية When: Friday 9th February Time: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm To register send your name, nationality, gender and mobile number to: culture@islam.gov.qa For Inquiries :44701098 or 33363061 Non muslim visitors are welcomed! We really enjoyed a previous planned tour of the mosque organised by Fanar. Women were given complimentary abayas and scarves and we were guided around the mosque. Visitors were allowed to take pictures, given a talk, offered dates and received a goodie bag. These and other free tours are advertised on https://m.facebook.com/abdullabinzaidalmahmoud Location : https://goo.gl/maps/XW9rK5YVm592 Gathering at QFIS at 3:30 pm LANGUAGE : ENGLISH The Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies (QFIS) located in Doha is a world class teaching and faculty space, a research centre and has the Education City Mosque - جامع المدينة التعليمية The Education City Mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques I have ever seen, emphasizing the richness and diversity of the Islamic heritage. The 35 000m2 building can accommodate 1,800 worshippers indoors and 500 in the courtyards. Two minarets which stretch up to 90 metres into the sky and point straight towards Makkah, Saudi Arabia. 2 000 tons of steel were used for the two large minarets. Islamic calligraphy has been inscribed on almost all aspects of the building's surface. The exterior of the mosque is covered with embossed verses from the Qur’an. Representing the five pillars of Islam, the mosque rests on five main structural columns. Four streams of water flow from the surrounding gardens into the building, each representing wine, milk, honey and water It was designed by Mangera Yvars Architects (from London and Barcelona) who was inspired by the relationship of "Knowledge and light". The Quraan places great emphasis on the importance of knowledge in order to reach enlightenment. Presently parking is available in the land next to the mosque. All five prayers are performed at the mosque and the public is welcome to come in and tour the mosque. Qatar Foundation @binzaidqatar #Doha #Qatar #weareQatar #exploreDoha #Qatarmosque (at Education City Mosque - جامع المدينة التعليمية)

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FREE Pop up art & craft workshops are an incredible concept that is hosted by @hobbyhouseqatar. I was lucky enough to join the free decoupage workshop and had fun learning a new craft, meeting new friends and proudly bringing home a recycled can flower pot that looks wonderful! Once a month at the @farmersmarketqa in Education city Ceremonial court there will be free workshops. A creative platform where artists mentor students, while students learn a new skill and make new friends. Hobby House Qatar also offers a wide range of paid workshops. Classes such as calligraphy, jewellery making, gardening workshops with @mama_baba_ganoush and lots more!! Refer to their social media handles for more information on Schedules. @hobbyhouseqatar (facebook / Instagram) *Cost of most workshops are QR 250 or Qar300 *The cost includes all materials. * Payment to be made online via bank transfer. Incase of cancellation a day or less prior to the workshop a 50 QAR will be charged as penalty fees and the rest will be refunded back. How to register for classes? - Leave them a message on Facebook or Instagram specifying the name of the workshop/date/ name/ contact no (registered on whatsapp pref.) / email address - If they have a spot available they will register you immediately and confirm the spot upon receiving payment for the same (if it is a paid workshop). If workshops are booked out they will add you to a waitlist and keep you posted as soon as a spot opens (i.e in case we have any cancellations) - Please note these are community projects where people share their knowledge and passion for their art. They request you to please respect the time and effort put into organizing the workshops and hope that you will show commitment and interest upon successful registration. Have you tried any of the Hobby House classes? #Doha #Art #QatarArt #recycle #decoupageQatar #torba #farmersmarket #hobbyhouseqatar (at Ceremonial Court)

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@animagallery & @animaloungedoha There are a few things that I go crazy for. Art that inspires me, Eclectic art pieces, contemporary modern decor and yummy cake. Anima gallery and the lounge has been on my list of places to visit for sometime now and they certainly lived up to all my expectations. Anima lounge serves light food and is a trendy place where people can relax, admire art or read art magazines and books. There are also a huge range of healthy options such as a Power breakfast made with buckwheat, chia seeds, turmeric and other yummy fruits and nuts. Gluten free pancakes, kale salads or zucchini Bolognese vegighetti are available with a vast range of healthy and not-so-healthy options. Main meals range from burgers to pastas. There is even a kids menu available. I haven't tried the main meals yet but will be going back soon to test them out. The @entertainergcc has a "buy 1 main meal and get 1 main meal FREE" special running. I tasted the scrumptious carrot cake and the "light" cheesecake. The carrot cake won hands down as I think it wasn't as "healthy" as the cheesecake 😉. @UrbanPointdoha (download your first month for FREE) has a Buy 1 drink get 1 drink FREE and a buy 1 Dessert and get 1 Dessert for FREE which we used. I tried the "Just Beet it" (Qar35) and my friend had the "Anti Wrinkle" (Qar35). At Qar17.50 a drink each if you use Urban Point it's totaly worth it! There is also a contemporary art gallery which is attached to the lounge and showcases pieces in the gallery, in the lounge and on the boardwalk If you don't want to eat, be sure to go pass by to enjoy the striking art pieces outside the gallery on the Porto Arabia broadwalk or in the @animagallery. The gallery hosts new artists and exhibitions every 3months or so. Flip a Coin by @AhmedAlbahrani is currently running from the 15th January to the 31st March 2018. My favourite sculpture piece was from the talented Beijing artist @ZhengLu. He transforms Arabic calligraphy into graceful stainless steel sculptures. If you are in Porto Arabiya, Anima Gallery is definitely worth a visit! . . . *Continued in the comments. #ArtInDoha #pearldoha #anima #animagallery #animalounge (at Anima Lounge)

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@farmersmarketqa There are certain moments when an expat feels nostalgic. A taste that reminds you of home, or a smell or a sound. The vibe, ambiance and passion of the vendors at the Torba Farmers Market reminded me of markets back home. Products made by people who love and believe in what they are selling in a relaxed beautiful space. What more can one ask for? It is the perfect way to enjoy the lovely weather we are having, indulge in some decadent home made delicacies with friends or family. Torba market is an open air seasonal market in Doha located in the Ceremonial Court of Education City. Promoting local food, providing a platform for local farmers and enhancing food knowledge and culture throughout Qatar is the aim of Torba. Good food, indulgent goodies, healthy alternatives, organic fresh vegetables, fresh flowers and a chilled atmosphere. There are covered and uncovered seating areas to relax with a drink and yummy goody, a soft play area for small kids, fun craft activities hosted by @HobbyHouseQatar and interesting talks. Thursdays 12pm to 7pm Friday 8am to 11am and 2pm to 5pm Saturday 10am to 5pm. For more info: Call: 31008110 http://www.farmersmarket.qa/ It is encouraged to bring your own reusable bag but if you forget it isn't a problem as vendors do have packets. Which is your favourite stall and food at Torba? TAG and SHARE with friends who would love to go to the market. . . . These are some of the amazing stalls you must visit: @affs_healthy_kitchen_qatar @nfigsandolives @greenola.qa @turkishfoodinqatar @tasmeemcafe @milkathehappybaker @thepieladyofdoha @hmpets @florentinaqatar @tasteoftanzania @la_creperie_qatar @juicinitqa . Swipe left to view videos. . . #local #Qatar #Doha #Qatarfood #EducationCityQatar #supportlocal #Farmersmarketqatar #reducereuserecycle ♻ (at Ceremonial Court)

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