Qatar

Museum of Islamic Arts, Doha

Recently opened in Doha, Qatar, is the spectacular Museum of Islamic Arts. Designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei, this museum cost $300million to construct and is home to a large collection of priceless artifacts funded by the Qatar royal family.…

Museum of Islamic Arts, Doha
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Friday, 19th December 2008

Qatar Oil Industry

Check out this port in Qatar. Shake says: Is that an oil spill in the water? Because it looks like that tanker is capsizing and some other small boats are trying to push it back. We weren’t sure however. Could…

Qatar Oil Industry
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Thursday, 4th August 2005

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St Petersburg UNESCO World Heritage Site – Part Two: Forts and Fortresses

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