Middle East

Qatar on the Persian Gulf Open one eye when you sell, and both eyes when you buy. Qatari proverb 2026 Souq Waqif My rating: ***** The souq is over 100 years old and was the trading center for livestock, pearls, spices, and everyday goods for the small settlement of Doha. Souq Waqif means "standing market" because it was frequently flooded. It burned down in 2003 and was faithfully restored over two years, beginning in 2006. Unlike the touristy souqs in Dubai, this one success

2026 Profile: The lightness of being. Capital: Doha Politik: Emirat, Monarchy Currency: Qatar-Riyal Religion: Islam Population: 3,6 million, of which only 710.000 Qatari citizens Entry requirements: Depending on your country of origin. See: visitqatar.com This is my first trip there: At first glance, Qatar seems like a carbon copy of Dubai. But appearances are deceiving. Qatar is a small but economically significant state with the largest bank account on the Arabian Peninsula

A metropolis realizes dreams of the future 2025 Note: Dubai is changing rapidly. All information is therefore without guarantee. I work...