Lifestyle, Fashion & Travel
The Unconscious Visual Lie — Why do we really use social media?
Sharing of knowledgeable links, quick status updates and photographs of our lives provide a peek through the window of one’s life. They make us look more worldly, intellectual, attractive and fun than the reality actually is and you know this! [...]
Modern technology brings the joy of learning to kids in Qatar
The Summer in Qatar (SiQ) campaign proved to be one of the biggest success stories that kept the residents and tourists entertained this summer. With the collaboration of over 30 public and private sector partners in hospitality, retail, and entertainment, [...]
Msheireb Properties Wins Two Prestigious Arabian Property Awards
MP bags two awards for Best Sustainable Residential Development and Best Architecture Multiple Residences, nominated Best in Arabia at The Arabian Property Awards Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s national real estate developer and a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation, was awarded two prestigious [...]
Planning a BBQ? Not if you want to save the planet
ROME: Meat sizzling on the barbecue might be synonymous with summer, but consumers should re-think their menus to save the planet, a U.S.-based research group said on Wednesday. [...]
Air conditioning is making the world a hotter place
With two-thirds of the U.S. experiencing a heat wave, it seems like a good time to talk about air conditioning. According to the annual Characteristics of New Housing data released by the Census Bureau early this month, 94% of the [...]
Eid Ul-Adha – Celebrating history’s greatest sacrifice!
As Muslims across the world prepare to celebrate Eid Ul-Adha – one of the two major festivals of Islam - here is a brief history to provide you with the backdrop of this beautiful tradition. What happens on the day [...]