According to historians in Qatar, the souq dates back around 250 years and was called “Souq Waqif” because the sellers used to stand at the entrances to display their wares like spices, cumin ...

Souq Waqif with Doha’s skyline in the background [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera] In 2003, most of the souq was destroyed by a fire. As Doha cityscape began to change, and realising the catastrophic ...

Souq Waqif, a labyrinthine market near the city’s waterfront, looks deceptively old. The site, whose name means “standing market”, dates back nearly a century, to a time when locals and ...

Not only an ideal place for Iftar and Suhoor this Ramadan, the lively ambiance of Doha's Souq Waqif heightens for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr festivities. Featuring an array of offerings, from local ...

(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Doha: Souq Waqif, the traditional market which is a historic remnant of the previous century's commerce in the Gulf, remains vibrant during Ramadan despite the pandemic ...

With Ramadan in its third week, Doha continues to host a number of events and festivities tailored to the holy month. Leading the lineup this week is the Souq Waqif Treasure Hunt, giving ...

Doha’s Souq Waqif is easily one of the best tourist destinations of Qatar. For a first time visitor, it can be easy to lose your way in the several streets of the souq that appear as mazes with ...

“Souq Waqif stores provide all the fans’ needs, including kits, flags, and everything related to cheering for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar,” it said.

Souq Waqif is a popular name in the Gulf and there are souqs in Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia with the same name. "The renovation of Souq Waqif started in January 2004 at a 160,000 sq m area. When ...

Doha, Qatar: Souq Waqif Equestrian Festival 2025 opened yesterday with many local and international participations. The eight-day festival will run until January 21, 2025, at Western Square of ...

At the bustling Souq Waqif in Doha, Qatar, Fahad Al Obaidly, a fashion designer, likes to wear traditional garments then add a modern twist. Skip to content Skip to site index.

Souq Waqif, Doha’s resilient, labyrinthine market. Share using Email. Share on Twitter. Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin. By Rachel Morris 3rd August 2011.