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Sniffing out cultural differences with tissues in Qatar
Tissues. Yes, everyday soft, absorbent paper tissues. They are the stars of this Doha Diaries post for no better reason…
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Eid and its many meanings in Qatar
For the Muslim faithful, Eid (al-Fitr) marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and a time to give…
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The business of beauty in Qatar is the norm
Be it hands, feet, hair, nails or even any of the hidden bits, there’s much self-care and pampering in Qatar,…
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South Africans in Qatar – ons gaan nou braai
We may live in swish surrounds, earn good money and feel oh-so-safe in Qatar, but our hearts still yearn for…
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A quick taste of the food culture in Qatar
Machboos, kottu roti, teppanyaki, osso buco, tabbouleh, biriyani, fish and chips … there’s a smorgasbord of tastes when it comes…
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Toilets in Qatar – lifting the lid on what goes down here
To wee or not to wee? While this is a rhetorical anatomical question, the where for conducting the necessary is…