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Middle East

Doha skyline at dusk with modern glass towers reflected across the water
Qatar

Qatar: 24 Hours in Doha, Falcons, F1, and Air-Conditioning as Infrastructure

A layover turned full-contact cultural speed run, camels beside luxury towers, a falcon hospital, district cooling, and Lusail rising from the desert.

Field Notes · 12 min read