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    The Ned Doha redefines elevated luxury

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    by Amy Sessions
    1 hour ago

    Founded in 2017, The Ned originated in London in the former Midland Bank headquarters, designed by Sir Edwin ‘Ned’ Lutyens in 1924, and opened its second location, The Ned NoMad, in the renowned 1903 Johnston building in New York City in 2022.
    This third Ned location is set over five floors in the former site of the Ministry of Interior, overlooking the Arabian Gulf and Doha’s skyline, and features 90 bedrooms and suites, seven public restaurants, a pool and club lounge, a health club with spa, salon, and fitness centre, and a new 775sqm (8,350sq ft) event space for large-scale conferences, events, and receptions.
    “Five years after launching The Ned in London, we are excited to open in Doha. We are really excited to occupy one of the city’s most architecturally significant buildings, comprising of a hotel, multiple restaurants and its own private members’ club” said Gareth Banner, Group Managing Director, The Ned. “We look forward to providing our guests and members with a distinct experience, welcoming them to stay, connect, eat and have a good time.”
    The Stay
    Originally designed in the 1960s by Lebanese architect William Sednaoui, the unique brutalist style building has been redesigned by David Chipperfield Architects Berlin with interiors by Soho House Design. Since the property is one of the most historically important in the destination, all renovations and design touch points were implemented in line with Qatar’s noble mission to preserve, modernise, and repurpose its significant buildings.
    The Dining
    The Ned Doha offers seven restaurants open to all. Situated in the centre of the hotel, Cecconi’s serves Northern Italian classics from hand-made pastas and wood-fired pizzas to Venetian-inspired seafood dishes, with an open kitchen, and a centered, walk-aroundbar with high-back seating serving cocktailsand an international wine selection. Kaia serves Pan-Asian cuisine, with signature dishes from Southeast Asia and Hawaii including sushi, poke bowls, and mains slowcooked on a robata grill, served in a space with a marble-topped counter, jade-green cushioned seating, and bulbous chandeliers.
    The Wellness
    Situated on the top floor with panoramic views of the city is Ned’s Club Spa, offering members and hotel guests a menu of treatments using skincare brands such as Cowshed, as well as sauna, steam room, and traditional Hammam. The health club is also home to Ned’s Club Gym, a fitness and studio space with state-of-the-art equipment, a wide range of classes ranging from Zumba to kickboxing, and a separate, private gym space for women.

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    Qatar eases entry rules for GCC residents and citizens

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    by Sarah Joseph
    1 hour ago

    Looking to travel to Qatar soon? Well, there’s some good news for non-ticket holders for the FIFA World Cup 2022.
    Starting from today, December 6, GCC residents and citizens as per the Ministry of Interiors can enter through all access points at the airports without tickets to the World Cup or a Hayya card.

    #Ministry_of_Interior announces that citizens and residents of #GCC countries will be allowed to enter the country through its various ports without #Hayya_card for non-ticket holders as of today, Tuesday, December 6, 2022. #QNA pic.twitter.com/gXKTm0CReM
    — Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) December 6, 2022

    The rule also extends to motorists who wish to enter the country through land borders from Thursday, December 8, 2022. However, an entry permit will need to be applied for 12 hours in advance through the ministry’s portal with no additional fee.
    For those who wish to attend the World Cup matches will still need to register in the Hayya online application in order to enter the stadiums. Overall, the card serves as a fan ID and grants ticket holders free access to the metro and bus services on games days.
    With the tournament set to run until December 18, 2022, GCC residents and citizens can seamlessly enter the country hassle-free without any additional requirements.
    If you’re looking to pay a visit soon and are in need of an itinerary of fine-dining havens to visit in Doha, Emirates woman has curated a guide of restaurants with sensational interiors and unforgettable dishes to try.
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    Bella Hadid visits Palestine exhibition while in Qatar with her father

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    by Olivia Morris
    2 hours ago

    Many of the who’s who in fashion have touched down in Doha for the Qatar Creates October Edition, led under the patronage of Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, including supermodel Bella Hadid.
    As one of her first activities after touching down in Doha, the 26-year-old visited a new exhibition dedicated to Palestine with her father, Mohamed Hadid.
    Entitled ‘Labour of Love’, the exhibition explores the journey of tatreez embroidery, a key part of Palestine’s heritage and is “woven into the social, economic, and political fabric of Palestinian society, through different historical periods”.

    “This show brought tears to my eyes and even more pride for my beautiful Palestinian roots and people,” the model said. “I love you Qatar and I love you Palestine!”
    Hadid regularly pays tribute to Palestine, where her father is from. He’s previously shared how he doesn’t have “a single picture of me [as] when I was a baby I was just about 9 days old when I and my family were refugees to the refugee camps in Syria from Palestine”.
    Supermodels reunite
    Later on in the evening, Hadid was reunited with fellow supermodel Naomi Campbell for the opening night of Qatar Creates, where the pair were given a tour of the Museum of Islamic Art.

    Oozing style and glamour, Hadid wore a midi black dress featuring a series of gold buttons down the middle, paired with a black headscarf. Meanwhile, Campbell wore a black and white patterned jumpsuit.

    This Friday, Campbell will host a spectacular charity event to announce a new global initiative EMERGE in partnership with Qatar Creates. Over 1000 VIP guests from the worlds of fashion, entertainment, arts and business are set to attend.
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    This royal just became the first Qatari female to climb Mount Everest

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    by Sarah Joseph
    1 minute ago

    Her Highness Sheikha Asma Al Thani of the Qatari royal family has just made history.
    On May 27, 2022, Sheikha Asma became the first Qatari woman to scale the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest.
    Sharing the moment she made history on Instagram, Sheikha Asma encouraged everyone to “dream big” and to not give up.
    “Don’t be shy to dream big,” she captioned the post. “Once you do, you have a commitment to do everything you can to make it happen.
    “It has taught me that no matter the struggle, what you want and how much you want it matters.”

    The Mount Everest expedition was made as a part of a huge Al Rihla – or journey – ahead of the FIFA 2022 World Cup, set to take place in Qatar, making it the first Arab nation to host the sporting event.
    Sheikha Asma is no stranger to adventure. As a trailblazer in the world of sport, the royal has previously scaled several peaks including Mount Aconcagua in South America which stands at 6,959 metres above sea level and Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa which reaches 5,895 metres.
    By breaking the mould, she continues to be an advocate of female empowerment in the region.
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    Hermès opens a sophisticated new store in Doha

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    by Sarah Joseph
    1 minute ago

    Hermès has unveiled its brand new store in Qatar’s capital city, Doha.
    The expansive space spreads across 600 square metres and is set in the heart of a luxe new shopping destination, Place Vendôme. Conceptualized by the architecture agency RDAI, this tastefully designed space is created with immaculate attention to detail.
    Embodying a Parisian flair, the interiors exude unmistakable elegance with shades of amber and earthy tones, with double-height windows for that exquisite finesse. As a contemporary expression of architectural vocabulary, the space evokes a certain calmness through its subtle features such as travertine walls and warm touches.

    The lavish store also delves into the region’s history as the space is inspired by the rock carvings of Al Jassasiya.
    With separate areas around the store dedicated purely to the silk collections, perfume and beauty, watches and jewellery and leather goods, there’s a story in every section giving each section its individual identity.
    To infuse certain elements of nature, the store leads to a private oasis of flora for that much-needed escape. From earthenware vases by artist Julian Stair to a winged horse by sculptor Christian Renonciat, each design aspect is carefully considered to exude the house’s codes.
    For a bespoke experience, guests can feel at home at the luxe VIP salons to choose and try their pieces at ease.
    To celebrate the launch, the American artist duo CHIAOZZA, Adam Frezza and Terri Chiao have painted a surrealistic jungle sculpture, ensuring an enticing welcome for all guests.

    By adding to the physical shopping experience, customers can now discover the new store and visit from Monday to Wednesday 9am to 10pm, Thursday to Saturday 9am to 12am and Sunday 9am to 10pm. Located on the ground floor of the mall’s south side, the new Hermès Doha store celebrates its rich history and artistic vision.
    For more information visit hermès.com
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