{
  "id": 19184163,
  "title": "Hamad International Airport offers free screenings of Made in Qatar short films",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/hamad-international-airport-offers-free-screenings-of-made-in-qatar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T17:11:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/09/11/2026/hamad-international-airport-offers-free-screenings-of-made-in-qatar-short-films"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha International Airport, located in Qatar, is offering passengers the chance to watch a selection of short films produced by local filmmakers. This initiative is part of a collaboration between the airport and the Doha Film Institute (DFI).\n\nThe \"Screening Room,\" situated in Concourse D near Lancôme Café, is open to passengers who arrive early for their flights or those who are in transit. These short films provide an insight into the diverse perspectives of Qatari and Qatar-based artists.\n\nThe program's aim is to introduce an international audience to the rich film industry in Qatar. This unique offering gives passengers a glimpse into the local creative scene while they wait for their onward journey.\n\nThe screenings are set to continue until December 27, 2026. For more details about the programme and the films currently being shown, passengers can visit the Hamad International Airport website.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Passengers travelling through Hamad International Airport can enjoy a selection of Made in Qatar short films and complimentary popcorn at a dedicated screening room, as part of an initiative organised in collaboration with the Doha Film Institute (DFI).</p> <p>The Screening Room offers travellers an opportunity to discover the work of Qatari and Qatar-based filmmakers, showcasing…",
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}