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Twin cities: Doha & Tirana
We take a visual tour of the Qatari capital and its Albanian counterpart, which were recently confirmed as twin cities
Albanian capital Tirana has its own visual charm.
The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha opened in 2008 and boasts a collection of rare artifacts from all over the Arab world.
The Natural History Museum in Tirana is a focal point for culture in the Albanian capital.
The new international airport in Doha promises to be one of the most advanced in the Middle East.
Tirana Airport was built in 1955 and is the southern Europe country’s only international airport.
Doha is home to traditional shopping facilities, such as Arabian souqs.
Tirana also has its own shopping amenities.
The Qatari riyal was introduced as the Gulf state’s currency in 1966 when it replaced the rupee.
The Albanian lek was introduced in 1926 by King Ahmet Zogu.
