Mall of Qatar Hosts Al-Maha Art Exhibition
15 May 2024 - Mall of Qatar inaugurated Al-Maha Art Exhibition, a vibrant celebration of Qatar's rich and diverse culture, showcasing creative designs from esteemed educational institutions: Qatar International Primary School, Qatar International Secondary School, American School of Doha, Preparatory School BH, Sherborne Preparatory School AR, Sherborne Qetaf, QFBA-Northumbria University, CUC Ulster University, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Step One International school, and the talented artist Mehdi Nabavi.
The launch was celebrated in the presence of representatives from the participating educational institutions, the talented students, along with their families and friends, and Mall of Qatar’s management team. With a focus on the iconic Arabian Oryx, Qatar's national animal representing beauty and resilience, the students' artworks brilliantly amplified these qualities with their profound creativity, infusing each piece with joy and elegance.
Ms. Malini Saldanha, Head of Marketing & External Affairs at Sherborne Qatar, hailed the school's enthusiastic participation in Al-Maha Art Exhibition, emphasizing Sherborne Qatar's commitment to nurturing students' talents and fostering a culture of creativity within its community. "We are thrilled to be part of Al-Maha Art Exhibition," stated Ms. Saldanha. "This opportunity to paint the Oryx has enabled our students to express their creativity and uphold our core values. We take immense pride in their artistic contributions, which truly reflect the essence of Sherborne's values. Their collaborative spirit and innovative approach have truly brought the essence of our schools to life”.
Ms. Rim Kabbara, Director of Step One International School, conveyed her school's pride in being part of Al-Maha Art Initiative, saying: “Step One International School was honored to be part of this wonderful initiative to showcase our students’ artistic talents and creativity while working on the Oryx project. Students got their inspiration and designs from the country they live in and cherish the most: QATAR”.
Yahya, a student from Qatar International School, demonstrated remarkable dedication and creativity as he shared his excitement for the project, saying: “We really enjoyed coming to work on the oryx! We had so many ideas that we wanted to add into our design, and we talked a lot about how to combine all our ideas together. We love that our oryx has fun patterns to represent the diversity here in Qatar”.
Simran Santosh Kadam, a student at CUC Ulster University, expressed her happiness with the final Oryx design, a product of collective effort, saying:“Bringing together nature and technology in this art project was truly a work of passion and perseverance. It required dedication and hard work from everyone involved and we’re proud of the meaningful result”.
The organization of the exhibition is driven by Mall of Qatar's support for social initiatives that foster creativity, innovation, skill development, and the preservation of Qatari values and traditions. Beyond its visual allure, Al-Maha Art Exhibition serves as a source of inspiration, providing students with a platform to discover their hidden talents and deepen their understanding of Qatar's rich heritage and contemporary achievements. It ignites a passion for artistic exploration, encouraging students to push the boundaries of their creativity through vibrant palettes, intricate patterns, and captivating imagery.
Visitors are invited to admire these exquisite masterpieces adorning Mall of Qatar's Luxury Court until July 28th. Each artwork reflects the collective spirit, sense of belonging, and profound love for Qatar embedded in every detail of the students' projects.
2017-03-04
Experience the thrill of live performances through MOQLIVE with your family for free
Doha, 22 March 2017: After the success of the release of the first show Pulse, Mall of Qatar is thrilled to premiere “Pirates” this coming Friday March 24 and Saturday March 25 at 7:30pm and 9:30pm, taking place at Mall of Qatar’s Oasis – the heart of the mall and an exciting and engaging destination for visitors of all ages.
The MOQ Live theatre crew will bring a new one-of-a-kind free show for audiences in the mall, consisting of spectacular talent and costumes. “Pirates” will see ‘Jack’ and the ‘Sea Turtle’ team up and win against the Kraken Queen, as she rises up from the depths of the ocean with her tentacles enveloping the ship, rescuing the pirates and the ship from sinking into the sea.
The Oasis extensive lighting, sound and water features will all come together to create an awe-inspiring show that will transform Mall of Qatar to a world-class theatre.
"At Mall of Qatar we want to provide families and all our visitors with memorable experiences” said Rony Mourani, General Manager, Mall of Qatar. “This is just one of many exciting theatre shows set to take place on our Oasis stage. We invite everyone to come to Mall of Qatar and join the adventure to the depths of the seas.
2017-03-02
Doha, Qatar, 1 March 2017: Mall of Qatar is proud to announce the premiere of the most exciting world class theatrical performances ever to be seen in Qatar, kicking off this Friday, March 3, 2017. The destination is reinventing family Entertainment by introducing one of a kind, breath taking performances to families in Qatar at the Malls unique Oasis. You don’t want to miss out on the exciting opportunity to witness Qatar’s first MOQ LIVE show where performers have been cast from all over world and will perform their spectacular talents on stage. On Friday at 7:15pm and 9:15pm and be prepared to be amazed by dazzling costumes designed by top industry professionals in the first Mall of Qatar live performance – “Pulse”. The first of many impressive and equally stunning 7 different shows, that will take place in the coming weeks.
“Our aim is to entertain the families of Qatar, and everyone who visits us, we want to provide them with a memorable experience every time they visit. We invite everyone to join us at the exciting start of Mall of Qatar’s spectacular performance of Pulse, which will kick off our one of a kind MOQ LIVE entertainment shows,” said Ahmed Al Mulla , Chief Executive Officer, Mall of Qatar. “This is yet another great step that we are taking to bring the concept of retailtainment to the region, and provide best in class entertainment suited to the whole family”.
Pulse – the first of many shows provided through MOQ LIVE- takes you to a brand new thrilling dimension where Robots have taken over the world. The story sees the main character, ‘Drummy’ all of a sudden discovering he is lost. Turbines sound and a big drum is struck, then suddenly ‘Drummy’ is left alone. ‘Red Friend’ comes to the rescue and a wonderful duet takes him through a playground of the rhythm of life and around the drum towers amongst many dancers and musicians. Join Mall of Qatar for this monumental launch on Friday to find out how ‘Drummy’s’ story ends – and make sure to bring all your family and friends for this memorable event.
2017-02-06
With so much on offer this month-long shopping festival, you can shop till you drop, win your share of QAR 4 million and see Majid al Mohandis in concert, all at Mall of Qatar Delivering on its promise to provide unprecedented entertainment options for its visitors, and in line with this year’s Shop Qatar festival, Mall of Qatar has hosted an array of family-friendly cultural shows throughout the month-long festival. The grand finale of Shop Qatar is planned on February 7, with a performance by the singer Majid al Mohandis with an exciting mega draw, offering shoppers a share of QAR 4 million. “At Mall of Qatar, we aim to be more than just a mall. We want to draw visitors in for more than a shopping spree, which is why we’ve dedicated so many resources to our entertainment avenues. We look forward to offering our shoppers an exciting and unique finale on February 7 with a grand concert by the famous singer, Majid al Mohandis,” said Ahmad Al Mulla, CEO, Mall of Qatar. The mega draw will take place on February 7, the final day of Shop Qatar, with a jackpot prize of QAR 1,000,000, in addition to 14 other cash prizes ranging from QAR 20,000 to QAR 120,000. Mall of Qatar is one of the festival’s ten retail partners, with the highest number of participating shops and a wide variety of entertainment outlets.
2017-01-02
2016-12-12
Media personnel were among the first to be welcomed at the Mall for an official tour of the premises with visits to anchor tenant stores.
Mall of Qatar, brand new shopping concept with 500,000 sq. m of innovative shopping, top-notch recreation and remarkable leisure options, has officially opened its doors to the public. On December 10, 2016, Mall of Qatar welcomed a slew of visitors who came to experience its offerings during the soft opening. Media personnel were among the first to be welcomed by Mall management, who held a special breakfast for them at AlRayyan Hotel, before embarking on a tour of the premises and its anchor tenants including beauty, fashion, department stores, homeware, and restaurants.
Speaking about the first official day at Mall of Qatar, Ahmed Al Mulla, CEO, said: “After working towards a goal for many years, seeing it come to life is one of the most incredible experiences – and I am grateful to the entire team responsible for this momentous occasion. Mall of Qatar marks a new era of shopping in Qatar- merging shopping and entertainment at our regional super mall.”
“We are pleased to announce that the Mall is 99% leased- and 92% are currently in the fit-out phase. We are opening over 220 stores on our first day, which is 60% of the gross leasable area,” Al Mulla Added.
At Mall of Qatar, MOQ Live, a free entertainment program will take visitors on an incredible adventure on the world’s first 360-degree in mall revolving stage. The stage is located at MOQ`s dazzling Oasis, a 5,000 sq. m lush, green, landscaped entertainment arena featuring dancing interactive fountains and waterfalls and hosting all year long shows.
Al Mulla concluded : “Mall culture plays a large role in Middle Eastern, and especially GCC society. We are pushing the boundaries and elevating the Mall experience with our brand new, and innovative offering. Today, we are setting super-regional standards for shopping malls, and bringing the concept of retailtainment to life.”
2016-10-16
2016-10-10
On December 10, 2016, Mall of Qatar undertakes to deliver in time with the National day celebrations
Mall of Qatar has announced December 10, 2016 as the revised date for its soft launch. This new date will not only be significant to everyone in Qatar as it is just a week before Qatar National Day, but it will also ensure a higher percentage of fitted out shops for a more comprehensive list of offerings that will delight customers from the first moment they set foot inside the Nation’s Mall.
“We are just as eager to open our doors and welcome our very first visitors and give them the experience that we have promised. Our proposition has to ensure that all our visitors get what they are looking for and so much more from their very first interaction with Mall of Qatar. As a result, we have taken the decision to move our soft launch date to ensure that a certain number of key offerings and facilities will be available at launch,” said Rony Mourani, General Manager, Mall of Qatar.
With the recent award of their building completion certificate, that verifies and ensures the Mall of Qatar readiness, the additional time given to the tenants will guarantee visitors receive only the best that Mall of Qatar has to offer.
2016-09-25
The mega facility—worth QAR 5.4 billion—will help further advance Qatar’s economic development and diversification agenda
In the lead-up to the soft opening of Mall of Qatar, it has been revealed that the multi-billion QAR project—designed to serve as the region’s ultimate shopping, entertainment and dining destination—will generate about 8,000 new jobs nationwide. This impressive figure indicates that Mall of Qatar is set to play a pivotal role in the country’s economic growth and diversification; more importantly, it suggests that the project will help bring to life the Qatar National Vision 2030.
Mall of Qatar is opening its doors to the public in the last quarter of 2016. With a total area of over 500,000 sq. m, when fully operational the sprawling complex will boast over 500 shops including over 100 F&B restaurants — in the fit-out stage—each of which is expected to produce a number of employment opportunities spanning the areas of sales, management, operations, marketing, and the like.
“Mall of Qatar has been carefully designed to immerse visitors in a superior, unparalleled, and multi-sensory experience—one that perfectly blends the best in shopping, dining, and entertainment,” said Ahmad Al-Mulla, Mall of Qatar CEO. “our project won’t just redefine the traditional concept of a shopping center—it will also help create around 8,000 new job opportunities and thus serve as a springboard for Qatar’s economic growth.”
Mall of Qatar will capture the imagination of the entire nation as it opens the doors to its 500,000 sq. m innovative shopping concept with top-notch recreation and leisure options. This capital destination will premiere the world’s first resident troupe – offering mall-wide entertainment with 52 weeks of spectacular headline shows on a 360-degree custom developed revolving stage, as well as a multilevel Family Entertainment Complex integrating an international edutainment concept, advanced gaming machines and enthralling rides. The Mall’s encompassing experience completes with a 19-screen Cineplex inclusive of IMAX’s revolutionary laser projection and 12 channel immersive sound system on the region’s largest screen. The cinema will also feature the latest 4D projection technology screen, 7 VIP screens, an 8-lane bowling alley, and in-theatre gourmet food services.
Situated next to the award winning Al Rayyan FIFA 2022 stadium, the nation’s mall will be a jewel in Qatar’s National Vision 2030. Visitors will be dazzled by the 500 varied retail, dining and café options, conjointly with the 5-star AlRayyan hotel operated by Curio, a collection by Hilton, as every section of the Mall, from its distinctive facade to its exciting interiors, holds an element of surprise that will engender an experience like no other.
