South Africans in Qatar – ons gaan nou braai
We may live in swish surrounds, earn good money and feel oh-so-safe in Qatar, but our hearts still yearn for South Africa. I know I am not alone. With some 6 500 Saffers living the ex-pat life here in Doha, I know I am far from the only one missing the bush, braai fires, family, […]
Spoilt for choice with sport in Qatar
A tiny desert country rich in oil and gas and populated by those who wear long flowing robes may not traditionally be viewed as a sporting nation … but boy, are we spoilt for choice when it comes to sport in Qatar. Football, tennis, Formula 1, Moto GP, aquatics, athletics, padel, equestrian shows and everything […]
Camel (and car) racing in Qatar
Sleek dromedaries pounding their way around a fenced and graded sandtrack, urged on by robotic jockeys and a cavalcade of hooting Land Cruisers … Welcome to camel racing in Doha, Qatar. It is a sight, and experience, never to be forgotten. If, like me, you harbour the exotic notion of a stately two-humped camel lumbering […]
Doha puts sport in the fast lane
For most countries, establishing a sporting culture is a marathon journey. For Qatar, it’s been a sprint. The impressive new sports museum – 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum – in Doha is a fitting example of the expense, drive and commitment the country is making to fast-track its plans to become an internationally recognised […]
Game, set and match – sport in Doha
The Qatari end goal is clear. As sport is a key cog in their ambitious 2030 National Vision to become a global leader, the country is ploughing endless energy, time and money into making Doha an international sporting hub. Their vision is our good fortune. In recognising the value of sport as a unifier and […]