A fantastic event took place in February at the Khalifa Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha, Qatar. Our wonderful acrobatic dancers came all the way to Qatar to entertain the guests ! Thanks to their obvious cheerfulness and their incredible talent, they managed to bewitch everyone ! What a success !
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What a great way to start 2016 by attending the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2016. We had to come up with some entertainment for the gala dinner, for the tennis village and between matches! For the occasion, we had our one-of-a-kind magician from Korea, our unicycle team from England and our in-house team of 8 people from Monaco. More pictures and souvenirs from this trip will soon be on our Facebook account.
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We just had a unique and tailor made show in Qatar for an award ceremony. The winners of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC)’s Challenge 22 innovation award were announced during an awards ceremony held at Qatar National Convention Center followed by a big show. The mission of Challenge 22 is to build a lasting legacy of innovation in the Middle-East by nurturing promising ideas. Challenge 22 is an annual innovation award launched in 2015 by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), along with its Strategic Partners on this programme, Silatech and Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF). Following a successful roadshow introducing the concept to the GCC, more than 300 applicants from all over the region submitted their ideas for consideration. Eighteen finalists presented their ideas to a jury before the winners were eventually chosen. For the occasion, our production company created a unique show showing Qatar and its links to soccer. Thanks to the Client who sent us a lovely word: “Ce fut un plaisir de travailler avec votre troupe. Nous avons grandement apprécié leur professionnalisme. Ils ont dû adapté rapidement leur performance selon les demandes du client, et tout […]
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Good news for international travelers: Qatar Airways held a press briefing along with Airbus at the Airbus Factory in Hamburg, Germany, this week as the airline took delivery of its first A380. The airline has 10 Airbus A380-800s on order and is preparing to take delivery of four of them before the end of this year. Speaking at the press conference Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said that the newly opened Hamad International Airport, the airline’s hub in Doha, has been specifically created with the A380 in mind, with five contact gates dedicated only for this aircraft. read more
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Talents & Productions, the worldwide entertainment agency was just in Qatar with some amazing entertainment for the draw of the 2015 Men’s Handball World Championship. The draw, graced by the presence of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, was conducted by International Handball Federation (IHF) Commission Chairman Leon Kalin. It took place in front of a packed house made up of representatives from the 24 participating teams and international media delegates. Our great performer VIKTOR and his amazing glue and glitter painting was broadcasted live on BE IN SPORT as our WOOD performer presented its great act.
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Qatar‘s hotel scene keeps growing, and growing more international: Hilton Worldwide recently announced plans with local investors Al-Rayyan Hospitality to develop a new Hilton Hotels & Resorts property at Salwa Beach. No word yet on how many stars the hotel is aiming to have (or when it will open), but from what we’ve heard, it will have plenty of upscale elements to recommend it. The Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas, Qatar is expected to be the largest of its kind in the Middle East and a first for Qatar. It will cover a full 257 acres of land and coastline in the southwest corner of the country, and will have a waterpark, a luxury marina and yacht club, a dive centre, cinemas, premier retail shopping and numerous restaurants. (Good to know: The resort will be about 60 miles from the capital city of Doha.) Read More
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Plans to develop a five-star hotel and spa complex in central Doha on a site that contains natural woods have been met with protests from some Qatar residents. Construction for the Al Messila Hotel and VVIP Spa Resort is taking place at an area dubbed “Al Messila forest,” which features hundreds of indigenous trees and sits alongside the Doha Expressway, opposite the US Embassy. According to Qatari environmental activist Khalid Al Mohannadi, work on the site began earlier this year, and at least 600 trees have been dug up to prepare the ground for the luxury retreat. He said the copse included some 1,100 trees and has been there for more than 50 years. It continued to grow after its life as a plant nursery, and became home to an ecosystem of birds and other wildlife. However, the engineering consultants responsible for the development of the site said that they are protecting all the trees in on-site nursery, and the foliage will be re-planted once the resort is completed. In a statement sent to Doha News, Omar Farid, senior architect for regional firm Unii Engineering Consultancy, said: Read More
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Final preparations are underway for the opening of Doha Players’ biggest-ever production: the hit musical Les Miserables, which will run from May 13 to May 17 at the Qatar National Theater. A limited number of tickets are still on sale for QR75 and QR100 from The One in Landmark and Villaggio malls. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the National Theater on the night, on a first-come, first served basis. Amateur theater group the Doha Players have been planning the show for nearly a year. According to its director Mione Van Der Merwe, the production has involved hundreds of volunteers, who have dedicated large chunks of their time taking part in rehearsals, building sets, making costumes and performing music for the show. Read More
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This month marks the latest event in Qatar’s much-anticipated desert safari experiences, White Night at the Desert, hosted by Arabian Adventures. On Friday 25th April 2014 the desert sands will echo with the dulcet tones of the Doha String Quartet and Moroccan singer Abderrahim Mouissi. The evening marks a new direction for Qatar as it showcases the country’s classical musical offerings. The festivities commence late afternoon with an optional desert safari from 3pm, where guests can head off the beaten track to experience ‘dune-bashing’ – the ultimate in desert excitement and a must for thrill-seekers. Following the heart-racing ride, relax and unwind whilst enjoying the refined sounds of the string quartet whilst marvelling at the desert’s breathtaking beauty. As the evening draws to a close and the glittering night sky prevails, the group will gather round the camp fire and enjoy marshmallows, delicious Arabic coffee and tea accompanied by traditional story-telling. The event is the latest to be organised by Arabian Adventures, which have been taking place on a monthly basis since May 2013. The events aim to bring together locals and visitors in a festival spirit, combining the culture and adventure activities of the destination whilst […]
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The lay of the land for business events in the region Abu Dhabi Theme park managers like to establish their properties with the leisure market before dipping their toes into the corporate events market – and Yas Waterworld (below right) is no exception. After opening earlier this year, the 15-hectare site with funfair-type rides, surf schools and other attractions can now be booked out for corporate or association gatherings. ‘Pearlmaster’ teambuilding programmes can be arranged based on the UAE’s pearl-diving heritage. The venue is among the offerings on Yas Island, which also include several hotels in the vicinity and located alongside the F1 Yas Marina Circuit (main image). When not hosting the annual F1 extravaganza in November or drag-racing and rally events throughout the year, the circuit’s press conference and race preparation areas are used as meeting and function facilities. Read More
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