Nestled within the vibrant confines of Doha's contemporary art space, The Fire Station, Café #999 opened its doors to pet parents, families, and pet enthusiasts for an afternoon filled with furry delight for the My Pet World App event.
Café #999 is committed to creating a pet-friendly and family-friendly haven, providing a warm and inclusive environment where both feel at home. My Pet World, the driving force behind the event, aims to elevate the pet ownership experience. It serves as a comprehensive super-app platform for pet parents, offering services, products, pet data management, and a community to connect and share experiences.
The event brought together pet lovers in a cosy and inviting setting, fostering a pet-friendly and family-friendly community. Free goodies from the Vitakraft brand and free grooming services by Wowpaw Qatar were enjoyed by everyone who joined the event. Capturing the essence of the occasion, Pictous Media has beautifully documented the moments. Dr. Tawakalitu Akanji Abdulsalam, a veterinarian expert, delivered an insightful talk on pet allergies and skin diseases, adding an informative dimension to the event. The afternoon programme featured the highly anticipated launch of the My Pet World e-commerce website, complementing the existing app to offer pet parents a seamless online shopping experience.
Beyond being a culinary destination offering a delightful array of easy bites, grab-to-go foccadwich, pastries, pasta, pizza, and an array of desserts, fresh juices, and coffee, Café #999 is a laid-back retreat. It extends a heartfelt welcome to individuals from diverse cultures, interests, and backgrounds, providing a space for everyone to unwind, indulge, and connect.
Yves Godard, F&B Operations Director of IN-Q Enterprises, the commercial arm of Qatar Museums, emphasised the café's visionary approach, stating, “Café #999’s vision goes beyond being a mere café. It aspires to bring together all the communities—the food lovers, the art enthusiasts, and pet lovers, too.” He continued, “Everyone is welcome to delectable treats and relaxing moments at Café #999.”
Joseph Jeffin, Founder and CEO of My Pet World, echoed the sentiment, stating, “Café #999 is an ideal venue for our meetups. We are attracted by its family and pet-friendly atmosphere. As pet lovers, we believe in providing the best pet owner experience in terms of socialising and forming our own community. We find it in Café #999—the ample space, the artful but relaxing vibe, and most of all, the tasty food.”
The successful collaboration between Café #999 and My Pet World underscores the shared commitment to fostering pet-friendly communities and creating memorable experiences for pet owners. Café #999 transcends the conventional definition of a café; it's a canvas where flavours, colours, and cultures converge. It stands as a testament to a seamless blend of casual comfort, gastronomy, and a love for art. Café #999 invites you to become part of this dynamic and flavourful journey.
About IN-Q ENTERPRISES
IN-Q Enterprises WLL (IN-Q) is the commercial arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of Qatar Museums (QM), trading primarily in the retail and food & beverage/hospitality sectors.
Since our establishment in 2015, IN-Q has created a reputation for quality, exclusivity, authenticity, and creativity in everything that we do – themes inspired by the mission of QM.
IN-Q is a key stakeholder behind QM's delivery of its commitment to instigate Qatar’s future generation of arts, heritage, and museum professionals by nurturing creative talent and creating commercial opportunities for young artists, designers and entrepreneurs.
We engage QM's audiences through merchandise, publications and our e-shop, and provide authentic food & beverage and retail experiences through diverse operations, which include:
- F&B
- IDAM by Alain Ducasse at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)
- MIA Café, MIA Park café, kiosks and food trucks
- Jiwan Restaurant at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ)
- Café 875 and other kiosks at NMoQ
- Desert Rose Café at NMoQ
- Café #999 at the Fire Station
- Naua and 3-2-1 Café at 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM)
- Profiles Café at M7
- Ralph’s Coffee at Place Vendome
- RETAIL
- MIA Gift Shop
- NMoQ Gift shop
- 3-2-1 QOSM Gift Shop
- Mathaf Gift Shop
- Cass Art Qatar Shop
- Exhibitions’ pop up stores at M7, Fire Station and QM Galleries
- QM and 3-2-1 QOSM kiosks at Doha Festival City (DFC) and MIA park
- IN-Q Online
- Cass Art Qatar Online (Coming Soon)
We also deliver innovative catering experiences through IN-Q Catering and facilitate venue hire for events hosted at the museums and heritage sites in the following locations:
- MIA
- NMoQ
- 3-2-1 QOSM
- M7
- Fire Station
- Mathaf
- Al Zubarah Fort
- Barzan Towers
- QM Gallery - Katara
IN-Q provides manpower services under its Manpower Contracting function to its primary client and parent organisation, QM.
About Groupe Ducasse Paris
Groupe Ducasse Paris is deploying its activity in food, restaurant, hospitality, education and consulting. The company constantly develops innovative ideas and ensures their sustainability. Its continuous pursuit of excellence is based on the talent of men and women, the quality of the produce and a great savoir-faire. President and Founder, Alain Ducasse is the company’s inspiration and is dedicated to offer a fair cuisine, transmission of knowledge and developing a responsible vision of his profession.
About Fire Station: Artist in Residence
The Fire Station is a world-class artist residency programme for residents of Qatar designed to nurture, energize and promote the country’s artistic and creative community, as well as enrich the art scene in Qatar. Founded in 2015 and located in a fire station that was repurposed by Qatari architect Ibrahim Mohamed Jaidah, the nine-month programme for creatives across all disciplines enables young artists to cultivate their talent through production support, curatorial advice, and expert mentorships. During the residency, artists engage with professionals from all over the world who recognise Qatar as a growing centre of artistic talent and creativity. The Fire Station includes extensive studio spaces, a theatre, a café, and gallery spaces presenting inspiring local and international exhibitions. Over the past six years, the programme has
welcomed 92 artists and expanded its duration to include a three-month stint at the prestigious Cite Internationale des Art in Paris and in New York City at Studio 209 NY, which is part of the International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP).
The Fire Station campus also includes the popular restaurant Café #999, a bookshop, art supply shop, cinema and artist facilities. The Fire Station has also hosted world class exhibitions organized by Qatar Museums within its expansive Garage Gallery, including Picassos Studios (2020), KAWS: He Eats Alone (2019) curated by renown art historian Germano Celant, Kazimir Malevich: Genius of the Russian Avant-garde (2019), Russian Avant-garde Pioneers and Direct Descendants (2018), Laundromat by Ai Weiwei (2018), German Encounters –
Contemporary Masterworks from the Deutsche Bank Collection (2017), and Picasso-Giacometti (2017). The Fire Station is headed by Director Khalifa Ahmad Al Obaidli, the renowned Qatari photographer.
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