Qatar 365
From books to calligraphy: A look at Qatar’s thriving literary scene
In partnership with Media City
Qatar 365 explores the infinite world of literature, from getting more children to read and spend more time at libraries, to getting crafty with Arabic calligraphy. We also visit Qatar’s first girls’ school, now turned into a museum, to honour the woman who fought for women’s education.
Design
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