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Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Katara exhibition sheds light on lives of Palestinians in Gaza Strip
QNA Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) opened the 'Windows Into Gaza' exhibition on Thursday to highlight the humane aspects of life in the Gaza Strip through art and very short stories, offering a profound human narrative and an awareness-raising message. The exhibition, which was inaugurated by Director-General of Katara Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, features 31 photographs representing a selection of scenes from the daily lives of the people of Gaza, embodying a visual and literary dialogue between text and image. The exhibition's opening coincides with the publication of 'The Sufferings of Gaza... Very Short Stories' by Qatari author Dr. Ahmed Abdul Malik, who drew inspiration from his book, that inspired the texts on display, as part of a creative project. Dr. Abdul Malik said that the exhibition represents a cultural contribution aimed at raising awareness and documenting human memory through art. He relied on the very short story for his book, as it is a literary tool capable of conveying meaning in the fewest possible words, yet retaining its full emotional and symbolic impact. This is also exemplified in the images on display, which stand side by side with the text to construct a comprehensive picture of reality. He noted Katara's hosting of the exhibition as part of its pioneering role in empowering culture to be a voice for humanity and a means of rapprochement between peoples. The 'Windows Into Gaza' exhibition, which runs until June 10, is a space for contemplation and a mirror that reflects the latent power of culture when it becomes a tool for documenting events and occurrences.
Qatar Tribune
4 days ago
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Katara opens 'Windows Into Gaza' exhibition to shed light on lives of Palestinians in Gaza Strip
DOHA: The Cultural Village Foundation - Katara has opened the 'Windows Into Gaza' exhibition to highlight the humane aspects of life in the Gaza Strip through art and very short stories, offering a profound human narrative and an awareness-raising message. The exhibition, which was inaugurated by Director-General of Katara Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, features 31 photographs representing a selection of scenes from the daily lives of the people of Gaza, embodying a visual and literary dialogue between text and image. The exhibition's opening coincides with the publication of 'The Sufferings of Gaza... Very Short Stories' by Qatari author Dr Ahmed Abdul Malik, who drew inspiration from his book, that inspired the texts on display, as part of a creative project. In this context, Dr Ahmed Abdul Malik said that the exhibition represents a cultural contribution aimed at raising awareness and documenting human memory through art. He relied on the very short story for his book, as it is a literary tool capable of conveying meaning in the fewest possible words, yet retaining its full emotional and symbolic impact. This is also exemplified in the images on display, which stand side by side with the text to construct a comprehensive picture of reality. He noted Katara's hosting of the exhibition as part of its pioneering role in empowering culture to be a voice for humanity and a means of rapprochement between peoples. The 'Windows Into Gaza' exhibition, which runs until June 10, is a space for contemplation and a mirror that reflects the latent power of culture when it becomes a tool for documenting and conveying the collective conscience. It also represents a call to engage with the Palestinian cause from a cultural and human perspective.
Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Katara opens 3rd 'No Limits to My Abilities' exhibition
DOHA: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), in collaboration with Al-Hidaya Special Needs School for Boys and Girls, has opened the third edition of the 'No Limits to My Abilities' exhibition in Katara Building 15 with the participation of 63 students presenting about 140 diverse artworks and 63 handmade craft pieces. The opening was attended by Katara's General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti. The two-day exhibition serves as both an artistic and humanitarian initiative to support creativity and foster the inclusion of students with disabilities into society while celebrating their remarkable talents and artistic achievements. The students' works, distinguished by their profound emotional expressions, span a range of mediums including acrylic painting, watercolor, recycled materials, and pieces inspired by authentic Qatari heritage. Katara expressed its strong commitment to supporting initiatives that promote inclusion and diversity, reflecting the rich artistic potential and hidden talents within this vital group of the community. The 3rd 'No Limits to My Abilities' exhibition underscores Katara's dedication to hosting events that invite participation from all parts of society in the cultural scene. This edition continues the success of previous iterations, transforming art into a vibrant bridge of communication between students and the public.
New Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Nitish Katara murder: SC extends interim bail to Vikas Yadav for mother's surgery
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday extended by four weeks the interim bail of convict Vikas Yadav, serving a 25-year jail term in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case, to attend to his ailing mother. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan also directed him to file a document by May 27 to show his mother had undergone surgery. Imposing conditions, the top court on April 24 directed the convict to remain confined to his house in Ghaziabad and communicate with the case's witnesses, including Katara's mother Neelam Katara. The apex court granted him the relief on a bail bond of Rs 1 lakh and a surety of the like amount. Vikas is the son of Uttar Pradesh politician D P Yadav. His cousin Vishal Yadav was also punished for the kidnapping and murder of business executive Katara. The duo was against Katara's alleged affair with Bharti Yadav, Vikas' sister, for belonging to different castes. Another co-convict Sukhdev Pehalwan was given a 20-year jail term without any remission benefit. The Delhi High Court, while upholding the life imprisonment awarded to Vikas and Vishal Yadav by the trial court, had previously specified a 30-year sentence, without any remission, to both of them. It awarded a 25-year jail term to Pehalwan. The Delhi prisons administration last year rejected Yadav's remission request after his conduct was found to be unsatisfactory.
Qatar Tribune
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Katara gets 1,500 short story contest submissions from Arab, foreign nations
QNA Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) announced receiving 1,500 submissions for the Katara Short Story Competition from 32 countries, including 19 Arab nations and 13 foreign countries. Of these, 1,473 entries were from Arab countries, while 27 were from non-Arab nations. Submissions from Egypt and Sudan topped the entry list, with a combined total of 612 entries, followed by contributions from the Levant and Iraq, which accounted for approximately 412 entries. The Maghreb region ranked third with 296 submissions, while entries from the Arab Gulf states came in fourth with around 153 contributions. Meanwhile, submissions from non-Arab countries totalled 27 entries. Katara has designated three awards for the competition, with the first prize valued at QR15,000, the second prize set at QR12,000, and the third prize estimated at approximately QR10,000. The contest is open to writers of both genders, with no age restrictions, provided that each participant submits only one short story. Katara Publishing House is entitled to publish the winning entries, with the act of submission constituting the writer's full and final consent to publication in the event of selection. Among the stipulated conditions of the competition is that the short story must not be fewer than 1,500 words and must not exceed 5,000 words. The submission must be an original short story composed in Modern Standard Arabic, written in linguistically sound form, free of spelling errors, with proper application of punctuation marks. It is also required that the story be unpublished on any media outlet and must not have previously won any award, as it must be submitted exclusively for this competition.
