Writings and multimedia from a journalist based in the Middle East.
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On the Corniche, by Omar Chatriwala.
In Doha, Qatar.
A couple sits and watches the Mediterranean on the corniche in La Marsa, Tunisia.
(by Omar Chatriwala)
People crowd the corniche in La Marsa, Tunisia on the evening of May Day.
(by Omar Chatriwala)
Tunisian doughnuts, freshly fried and on offer in the Mediterranean coastal town of La Marsa.
(by Omar Chatriwala)
He was happy to pose in the doorway of this La Marsa butcher shop with the hanging bovine head on display…
(by Omar Chatriwala)
Toys for Tunisians - A woman selling toys on the corniche in La Marsa
(by Omar Chatriwala)
Coast guard glory on Flickr.
Qatari Coast Guard speedboats cruise past the Doha Corniche as part of National Day celebrations.
Falling from the sky on Flickr.
A member of the Qatari Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) descends from the sky, propelling across the Doha Corniche during National Day celebrations.
Dhows on display on Flickr.
The traditional Gulf sailboats parade down the Doha corniche on Qatar National Day
Realizing Doha by Omar Chatriwala
A work in progress, Qatar’s capital is starting to take shape.
The bold lettering featured on Doha’s corniche - against a backdrop of the city’s skyline - is a part of Qatar Foundation’s “Think” campaign to try to bring inspiration to daily life, “unlocking human potential”.
A classic!
On the boardwalk on Flickr.
People walk at the Katara boardwalk on the final night of the Doha Tribeca Film Festival.