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Imogen Heap: tweeting to the top

British electro musician Imogen Heap explains how social media shaped her most recent album, Ellipse

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CSI’s most far-fetched episodes

As CSI returns for a 10th season, we did a little investigation to discover the most implausible episodes ever. But which one did we make up?

Smothered in Hugs book review

Known best for his outre fiction, Cooper has also carved out a neat career for himself as a non-fiction stylist

Death Is Not an Option book review

In Rivecca’s debut short-story collection, a memoirist who faked divine visions as a child ponders ‘the stunning isolation of non-belief’

Macy Gray music review

Gray’s 2007 album, Big, was always going to be a tough act to follow, but three years on, she may just have nailed it

Sarah McLachlan music review

There’s nothing unexpected about Canadian singer-songwriter McLachlan’s latest venture, which is probably why it will work

Johnny Bramwell of I Am Kloot

Singer-songwriter Johnny Bramwell fronts terrific British trio I Am Kloot. Meet the man behind the music

Mothers in Doha

Time Out meets Doha super-mum Alex Fox to learn about her new children’s book

Must have kids' stuff

Toys and games to put a smile on any child's face

Ramadan for kids

Doha residents, whether Muslim or non-Muslim, young or old, will all be affected by Ramadan

Summer camps in Doha

Doha’s nurseries offer a range of cool summer activities for younger kids

Ramadan explained

We asked Mohammad Ali Al Ghamidi, director at the Qatar Islamic Cultural Centre, about the meaning of Ramadan

Time Out Beirut city guide

Karl Baz extols the charms of this beautiful city

Youth Olympic Games

The first ever Youth Olympic Games takes place this month in Singapore. Qatar will be represented by two talented gymnasts

Ali Al Habsi interview

We talk to Omani goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi to find out what it’s like to be a footballer from the Middle East

Middle East art investment

Love art? Loaded? Then you won’t just want to view art, you’ll want to own it. The Middle Eastern Fine Art Fund is here to help

Four Seasons spa in Doha

We combat the effects of summer at the Four Seasons with a mix of scrub, hydrotherapy and massage

Best diet websites

Time Out looks into the best website tools for shedding the pounds

Qatar Animal Welfare Society

A year ago, the Qatar Animal Welfare Shelter (QAWS) was destroyed by fire – but with the help of volunteers and a new premises, it is getting back on its feet

15 to try: Iftar deals in Doha

Want to know the best places around town to break the fast? For the best Iftar and Sohour deals, look no further

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