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YouTube just gave parents in MENA more control over what kids watch. The platform has launched supervised kid accounts in the region. Let’s take a look at what changed. What Are YouTube Kid Accounts? YouTube supervised kid accounts let parents manage a child’s viewing experience from inside the app. Creating content or writing comments from such accounts is impossible. Additionally, autoplay is switched off, so videos will not keep playing one after another. Personal ad targeting is not allowed on supervised kid accounts. YouTube already has supervised teen accounts in the region. Parents and teens can link accounts, and parents...

Looking for an easy family plan this Friday, July 3? Here's a great idea for your weekend in Doha. Head to 974 Beach for A Night Under the Stars, a family event filled with outdoor fun after sunset. Here's what's waiting for you: an outdoor movie, storytelling, face painting. All the details are available via 974 Beach on Instagram. Details: Date: July 3, 2026 Time: 7 PM Tickets: From QAR 15; free for children under 6 and People of Determination (PWD) Another idea for family fun in the city: Qatar Toy Festival 2026 with its magical indoor adventure for kids....

Several popular destinations have updated visa policies and border procedures in 2026. If you're planning an international trip this year, checking the latest entry rules before you fly could save you time, money, and unnecessary surprises. Here's a simple guide to the biggest changes. Visa-Free Travel Updates China: Visa-Free Entry Extended China has extended its visa-free entry policy until December 31, 2026. Citizens of more than 40 countries, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, can stay in China for up to 30 days without applying for a visa before travelling. This includes tourism, business, family visits, exchanges, and transit. Thailand:...

A big change is coming to WhatsApp, and if you haven't heard about it, here are the details. The platform has launched usernames, and soon you'll be able to use one to chat without sharing your phone number. The feature will reach accounts gradually over the next few months. If you don't see it yet, there's nothing you need to do. You'll get a notification in the app as soon as usernames become available for your region. You can reserve your username by updating to the latest version of the app and going to Settings > Account > Username. As...

If your days have suddenly started revolving around kick-off times, you're not alone. The biggest World Cup in history is in full swing, with 48 national teams competing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The group stage is over, and the knockout rounds are now underway. Here's the complete World Cup 2026 schedule of Round of 32, including confirmed knockout fixtures and the dates. World Cup 2026: Round of 32 Schedule This Round features the 32 teams that made it through the group stage, with 16 matches deciding who moves to the next stage. Every game is a knockout,...

You probably already have your favourite coffee spot in Doha, but why not discover another one? Cofetu is the new specialty café in Al Wakra, and it serves everything we love: coffee, matcha, and iced drinks. Good coffee, cosy vibes, and plenty to choose from. What else do we all need for a great day? Whether you're in the mood for an espresso, a V60, a Spanish latte, a cortado, a matcha, or one of the café's signature iced drinks, there's plenty to choose from. If you're after something refreshing, the café also offers soft serve ice cream in vanilla...

If you've ever spent more time writing an Instagram caption than choosing the pics, there's some good news. After years of requests from users, Instagram finally gave carousel posts the upgrade they deserved. The new feature lets you add separate captions to every slide in a carousel post. Now every photo or video in your carousel can come with a proper description. Dropping a concert dump? Add the name of each song in the caption. Posting post-vacay pics? You can mention each location separately, and the caption will appear right under the matching slide. Carousel posts support up to 20...

Planning a visit to Mina District this summer? You can still drive right into the colorful waterfront destination at Old Doha Port. Mina District will remain open to vehicles until October 15. Vehicle access costs QAR 30 per car and includes parking within the district. Here's what drivers need to know before heading there: Operating hours: 3 PM to 11 PM (no overnight parking) Speed limit: 15 km/h Parking only in designated areas A one-way traffic system will be in place in the area, make sure to follow the signs. Visitors are asked to respect the atmosphere of Mina District...

Ready for match day? Doha has the right spot to enjoy the FIFA World Cup 2026 atmosphere for free. Head to Snoonu Arena at Mall of Qatar, where a Fan Zone is open until July 19. Come here for interactive experiences, football-themed attractions, and Wall of Wishes, where you can leave a football wish of your own. A lucky goal, a surprise winner, your team lifting the trophy... anything is fair game. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michael Anderson (@michaelmx8) The FIFA World Cup Fan Zone at Mall of Qatar is free to enter, though you'll...

The United States is high on many travellers' lists, and if you're planning your own American adventure, here's another option coming this summer. Qatar Airways has confirmed the return of daily flights between Doha and Philadelphia starting on August 1, 2026. Flight timings between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): Doha to Philadelphia: departs at 8 AM and arrives at 3:05 PM Philadelphia to Doha: departs at 9:30 PM and arrives at 5 PM Qatar Airways' North American network now includes 14 destinations: US East Coast: Atlanta, Boston, Miami, New York, and Washington, D.C. US Central: Chicago,...