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Camel Beauty Contest Among Qatar’s World Cup Attractions

Among various attractions staged in Qatar as the World Cup goes on is the truly unique camel pageant contest. The pageant contestants included a camel named Nazaa'a that displayed not only dazzling beauty but also poise and grace during Friday’s...

Magnificent “Charioteer of Delphi” Replica Adorns Qatar Metro

A replica of the Charioteer of Delphi, gift of Greece to Qatar, was unveiled at Doha's metro station on Tuesday by the Greek Culture Minister.

Greek Foreign Minister in Qatar to Strengthen Relations and Collaboration

Greek Foreign Affairs Minister George Katrougalos wrapped up his official visit to Qatar on Thursday. The meetings in Qatar were part of the second half of his tour of the Gulf states. Katrougalos was received by Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim...

Arab Version of Antigone Play in Qatar

An Arab version of the classical Greek play "Antigone" was brought to life on stage by students of Georgetown University in Qatar. The play focuses on the social, legal and spiritual dynamics of a war-torn dynasty, with the daughter of...

ELLAKTOR Undertakes 3.2 Billion Euro Project in Qatar

The Greek subsidiary company of AKTOR, ELLAKTOR has signed a contract for the design and construction of the “Gold Line Underground” Metro line in Doha, Qatar, as leader of the consortium ALYSJ JV, with a 32% stake. The project...

Greeks in Qatar Contribute to the Emirate’s Growth

The spotlight may be on Emirs from Qatar who choose to visit Greece, however, the truth is that the rapid growth of the emirate is in great part due to the Greeks, who appear to be a remarkable and...

Olympic Games Exhibit In Qatar

The greatest exhibition on Ancient Olympia to be internationally presented, is being transferred to Qatar, after its presentation in Berlin. The exhibition will be launched on March 27 by the Deputy Minister of Education and Religious Affairs, Culture and...

Athina Onassis in Showjumping Tournament in Qatar

The famous heiress that loves to ride horses was in Qatar, joined by her husband - debonair Olympic rider Alvaro de Miranda Neto - to participate in the Showjumping Tournament. Dressed in white breeches and a ratcatcher shirt, her...

Vice President Pagalos Visits Qatar to Attract Foreign Investors

The Greek government's Vice President Theodoros Pagalos paid a visit to Qatar yesterday with the aim of attracting investments, after an invitation from the country’s Prime Minister. Actions after the Greece-Qatar business forum held in January in Lagonisi, will be...

Greek Shipping Magnate’s Heirs Sell Cézanne Painting to Qatar for $250 Million

(Original Story in Greek By Inga Athanasiadou) Members of the royal family of Qatar have purchased Cézanne's painting The Card Players from the heirs of a Greek shipping magnate for more than $250 million. According to 'Vanity Fair', the deal sets...

Greek Pianist George Lazaridis Joins Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra

The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s Emperor Piano Concerto No 5 and Johannes Brahms’ First Symphony on Saturday at the Katara Cultural Village Opera House. Korean conductor Nanse Gum and Greek pianist George Lazaridis will join...

Michalis Ekonomou Appointed Art Director of Philharmonic Orchestra of Qatar

Young Greek musician Michalis Ekonomou will be the Art Director of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Qatar, starting September 2011. Michalis Ekonomou directed the Philharmonic Orchestra of Qatar for the first time last January, playing works of Mitropoulos, Theodorakis, Debussy...

“Greek Goodness” Culinary Promotion Takes Place in Qatar

For three nights from March 19th-21st, the Al Seef Restaurant at Sharq Village and Spa will hold a “Greek Goodness” culinary promotion. “Assisted by the resident culinary team, native Greek chef Manousakis Stavros will present a sumptuous spread laden...

Turkey and Egypt Hail ‘New Era’ in Relations During Erdogan’s Visit

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had face-to-face talks with Egypt's Abdel Fattah el-Sissi on Wednesday in Cairo, following more than a decade of tensions between the two countries. The two countries decided to resume the functions of the high-level strategic...

100-Year-Old Man Performs Dive in Doha World Aquatics Championships

A 100-year-old Iranian diver was met with torrents of support when he stepped up to the springboard at the World Aquatics Championships Diving Competition, to promote the 2024 World Aquatics Masters Championships. The Islamic Republic of Iran's Taghi Askar reportedly...