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Katara’s Sudan exhibition foregrounds heritage and daily life
Katara’s Mosaic of Sudan exhibition welcomes visitors until October 31, according to QNA
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Doha Film Festival accreditation remains subject to approval
Doha Film Festival announced accreditation options for audiences and filmmakers ahead of its November nineteenth–twenty-seventh edition, QNA reported on October 24
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Mathaf places Baghdad modern art alongside its archives
Mathaf in Doha opened an exhibition on the Baghdad Modern Art Group on October 24, with public access beginning the following day, QNA reported
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UNESCO reviews field office reform and youth digital environments
UNESCO’s Executive Board concluded its 225th session on 20 October after discussing the UNESCO 80 roadmap, field-office reform and the 2028–2029 budget, QNA…
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Guardians of the Stars wins Arab children theatre festival award
Jordanian production Guardians of the Stars won best show at the sixth Arab Children’s Theatre Festival in Zarqa, which closed on 20 October, QNA reported.…
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Katara opens Peruvian corner with Marcelo Wong sculpture
Katara and Peru’s embassy inaugurated a Peruvian corner featuring Marcelo Wong’s Prosperity and Wellbeing sculpture, QNA reported on 20 October. The…
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Qatar Creates announces six art and design talks from 24 October
Qatar Creates will hold six talks at the National Museum of Qatar from 24 to 27 October, QNA reported on 19 October 2026.
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ICESCO discusses renewal of the novel and announces poetry winners
ICESCO held a Rabat symposium on storytelling and language during World Novel Week on 19 October 2026, QNA reported.
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Doha Film Festival outlines international special-screening programme
Doha Film Festival outlined gala and special screenings for its edition scheduled from 19 to 27 November 2026, QNA reported on 19 October.
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Qatar to participate in Baku Book Fair from 21 to 25 October
Qatar’s Ministry of Culture will participate in Azerbaijan’s Baku International Book Fair from 21 to 25 October 2026, QNA reported on 19 October.
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Ismailia concludes folk arts festival featuring 15 ensembles
The 26th Ismailia International Folk Arts Festival concluded on 16 October 2026 after a week of performances and cultural activities, QNA reported.
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Zarqa hosts Arab children’s theatre from six countries
Zarqa’s King Abdullah II Cultural Centre hosted the sixth Arab Children’s Theatre Festival, running from 16 to 19 October 2026, according to QNA.
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