Our latest issue of Qatar Now takes you on a journey across fascinating natural wonders, from pristine shores to the solitude (and exhilaration) of the desert.
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Nasser Al-Attiyah
Dakar rally champion
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Mohammed Al-Sada
Free diver
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Amal Al Shammari
Founding Director, Embrace Doha
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Dr. Gonzalo Castro de la Mata
Executive Director of Earthna, Center for a Sustainable Future
Art & cultureRead more about Dr. Gonzalo Castro de la Mata
Explore Qatar’s diverse landscapes
From lush mangrove forests to eerie desert plains, our peninsula is teeming with wildlife and wonders.
Meet the dune master, Nasser Al-Attiyah
We go dune bashing with the fastest man on the sand to learn about the physical and mentally demanding sport of rallying.
It’s easier to get to the top than to stay there. Even with the experience I have, I always have a sense of pressure. I’m very lucky that Qatar has become the capital of sport, with all the resources available.
Amal Al Shammari’s vibrant nomadic heritage
The Embrace Doha founder offers a window into Qatar’s past and shares her special connection with the desert.
Hospitality means everything in Qatari culture—guests are meant to be welcomed into the family circle...
Rare archaeological sites and heritage treasures
The name ‘Qatar’ has been known in history since the 7th century. Venture into the rocky northern desert. and you’ll discover ancient petroglyps from Neolithic times at Jassasiya Rock Art Site. Admire otherworldly ‘mushroom’ rock formations at Zekreet, or see Al Rekayat Fort at Al Zubarah – an important settlement during the golden age of the pearling trade. Get inside the the largest and deepest cave in Qatar.
Discover ancient diving spots with Mohammed
Mohammed Al Sada tells stories of life under the surface and a pearl hunting tradition that is at least 7,500 years old.
Dr. Castro de la Mata on Qatar’s exciting sustainable future
Dr. Castro de la Mata shows us around the smart city of Msheireb Downtown and Oxygen Park and presents our electric transport system.
We cannot afford to leave a planet for future generations in a worst condition than what we received it.
Making great strides in sustainability
It’s easy to imagine the cities of tomorrow when you visit Qatar. There is the lush Oxygen Park – a visionary experiment that produces clean air and provides a space for exercise and connecting with nature. You can wander around Lusail City and Msheireb Downtown – some of the most technologically advanced smart cities in the world – and easily get around Doha with our full integrated electric bus system (a world first).
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