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The Strand is a daily 18 minute programme highlighting the best of what's going in the arts. Wide-ranging and with eclectic interests, The Strand reflects the artistic response to the BBC's news agenda. Presented by Harriett Gilbert and friends, it features discussions, reviews, big-name interviews and location reports as well as live studio performances and Hollywood, Bollywood gossip.

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The Strand Archive: Culture in Qatar

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04/01/2013

Culture in Qatar

BBC World Service - The Strand Archive, Culture in Qatar

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil reports from Doha

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil reports from Doha on the latest initiatives making up Qatar's attempts to create a cultural scene.

The best of the world's arts, film, music and literature brought to you every day.  Presented by Harriett Gilbert 

Today's programme includes a report from Doha on the latest initiatives making up Qatar's attempt to create a cultural scene.

Photo shows the Museum of Islamic Arts in Doha
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