The World Cup 2022 is coming. As the competition intends to receive two million in-person match attendees, the tournament will have 15,000 cameras equipped with facial-recognition technology to monitor the entire event. This is the first time that a Middle Eastern country will host this huge sports festival. In addition, this will be the first… Continue reading World Cup 2022: 15,000 Cameras Equipped With Facial-Recognition Technology To Monitor The Entire Event
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Here Are The Black Travelers Inspiring Us To Travel To The Middle East
Considering a getaway trip to the sandy dunes and intricately carved decadence of the Middle East? Perhaps the must-see attractions of some of the oldest displays of early civilization paired with star-lit Arabian nights is a dream you’re more than ready to experience? These Black travelers will prepare you to book the flight sooner than… Continue reading Here Are The Black Travelers Inspiring Us To Travel To The Middle East
Inside Qatar’s Bin Jelmood House: The First Slavery Museum In The Arab World
Qatar is famous for its liberal Islamic modern society, vibrant expat life, rich Arab culture, and cuisines from all over the world. The country is also home to a unique place that is worth visiting— The Bin Jelmood House in Doha. Said to be the first museum on slavery in the Arab world, the museum… Continue reading Inside Qatar’s Bin Jelmood House: The First Slavery Museum In The Arab World
These Are The 7 Best Places To Add To Your Travel List In 2021
Can you believe we’re already at the end of 2020 and preparing for 2021? This year wasn’t a great year for travel, but we’re feeling hopeful for the year ahead. International borders to many countries are still closed, but according to travel planners, vacation bookings are on the rise. Melissa Biggs Bradley, founder and CEO… Continue reading These Are The 7 Best Places To Add To Your Travel List In 2021
6 Of The Most Luxurious Airports In The World
Before the pandemic hit, airports were like second homes to frequent fliers. Airports have really stepped their games up with luxurious amenities, architecture, and design. From Asia to Europe, here are the most luxurious airports in the world. This incredible airport has is home to the Korean Culture Museum and has performances as well as… Continue reading 6 Of The Most Luxurious Airports In The World
The Black Expat: ‘I Felt Unsettled And Needed A Major Change’
For Tennessee native Marvis Kilgore, moving abroad was something that was necessary after feeling undervalued at his job in America. Over 7 years ago, he packed up his life as an adjunct ESL teacher and headed to Doha, Qatar. We had the chance to speak with him to learn what inspired his move and how… Continue reading The Black Expat: ‘I Felt Unsettled And Needed A Major Change’
U.S. Airlines Urge Federal Officials Not To Ban Qatar Airways, Fearing Retaliation
U.S. airline companies are asking federal officials to avoid restrictions on Qatar Airways from flying into the country, citing fear of retaliation from other countries on their own services. This comes amid recent conflict involving Qatar Airways’ acquisition of Italian carrier Air Italy, which has been flying to U.S. destinations since June, as reported in… Continue reading U.S. Airlines Urge Federal Officials Not To Ban Qatar Airways, Fearing Retaliation
I Paid Off $11,000 In One Year By Moving To Qatar
Ramesha is originally from Houston, Texas. She recently moved to Qatar to work as an elementary school counselor at an American International school. We spoke with her via email about life abroad and the benefits of expat life. Travel Noire: What led you to Qatar? Ramesha: The move to Qatar came as a result of… Continue reading I Paid Off $11,000 In One Year By Moving To Qatar
The Black Expat: ‘I Met My Boyfriend 15 Days After Moving Abroad’
Ranata Davis is from York, South Carolina. She worked as an athletic director and vice principal for 11 years, before moving abroad. She now works as a physical health and education teacher in Doha, Qatar. We spoke with her via email about her life in Qatar. Travel Noire: Why did you make the move abroad initially? Ranata:… Continue reading The Black Expat: ‘I Met My Boyfriend 15 Days After Moving Abroad’
Contemporary Doha
The sun rose twice. The stars blanketed the sky for hours reflecting on the ocean’s skin. 15 hours of natural beauty, and that was just the flight over. The final destination was just as remarkable as the journey. This is Doha, Qatar. The minute you touch down and enter the airport, you’re embraced by hosts… Continue reading Contemporary Doha