Rabia Z. - Modesty Meets Style
With a gleeful personality and endless creativity under her belt, Emirati Rabia Z. has established herself as a unique fashion
designer who merges Western style within modest parameters. She speaks to Rabi’ah.M on her success and how fashion is a self-expression.
Qatar Essential Information
Located halfway along the western coast of the Gulf, the State of Qatar also benefits from its key global location, midway between Europe and Asia.
Qatar 2022 - Stadiums that score!
Could the iconic golden trophy of the FIFA World Cup be making its way to the Middle East for the first time? Certainly, Qatar is rising to the challenge with its bid to host the most prestigious international football tournament in 2022.
Eastern Flavours
Every city in southeastern Turkey is known for its particular dishes – Hatay for hummus; Diyarbakır for its liver; Gaziantep for baklava; Mardin for its Arabic-style coffee; and so on. But you don’t have to travel the country to sample the best of southeastern Anatolian cooking.
Istanbul - 2010 European Capital of Culture
Although it has not been the official capital since 1923, Istanbul’s unique position as the only metropolis to straddle two continents, and its distinctive old-meets-new culture, has led it to be proclaimed joint 2010 European Capital of Culture – along with Pécs in Hungary and Essen in Germany.
Ciragan Palace, Istanbul
In a city as modern and vibrant as Istanbul it is sometimes easy to forget its Ottoman past. When staying at Çırağan Palace, though, you are guaranteed a taste of the grandeur and luxury that former Sultans enjoyed, while unwinding in a different era.
Surf Oman
Early morning and a mobile-phone message comes through as we are making our final expedition preparations. It is Sid ‘The Surfer’ Ward sending us a startling wake-up call: “Have you seen the tropical storm brewing off Masirah Island?!”
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra
A bold experiment in a country better known for its financial wealth than its cultural one, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) is redefining western and near eastern concepts of music.
