The Melting Pot of Biryani How a layered-rice dish is symbolic of the multicultural nature of the Mughal Empire. And what it can teach us about South-Asian harmony today. Introduction Biryani is a dish with a long and rich history, dating back to the time of the Mughlai empire. The dish is a mix of […]
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As the sun rises over the Arab Gulf, it illuminates the historic fishing village of Simaisma with hues of yellow and orange. Located in the Al Khor district of Qatar, some 30 kilometers north of Doha, the coastline is dotted with short, stubby mangrove trees, wrestling the wind and waves. Adrian Alfaras wakes up at […]
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It is no secret that the model of American society creates vast income inequalities. However, it may be shocking to find how much of the scale of this inequality is based on race. The average net worth of a white family was ten times that of a typical black family in 2016, according to a […]
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Over the past 25 years, Qatar Foundation’s Education City has been the site of rapid transformation. This interactive story captures the story behind it.
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1 – Dukhan Region Oil exploration in the Dukhan region began as early as the 1930s. However, the modern city came to be when Qatar Petroleum (QP) started investing in megaprojects such as the NGL-4. To provide infrastructure and utilities, the QP Industrial Cities Directorate started work on the Dukhan Concession Area. To connect the city to […]
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Abdullah Imran Tahir 