Mal Lawal 4

Explore the history of gaming, with a focus on the 1990s, through objects shared by private collectors.

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Mal Lawal 4: 8-Bit Memories

This documentary explores the vibrant world of retro gaming through the eyes of passionate collectors in Qatar.

Pearl Hunter: Treasures of the Gulf

For the love of retro gaming: collect the pearls and join us at Mal Lawal 4. Click 'Help' for more.

Pearl Hunter

Treasures of the Gulf

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Use the left and right arrows to control the diver and collect as many pearls as possible. Watch out for whale sharks!

About Mal Lawal 4

This game was developed in conjunction with the temporary exhibition Mal Lawal 4, on view in Msheireb's Sahat Al Nakhel from December 2024 until April 2025.

About Mal Lawal 4

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Did you know? Pearl trading holds an important role in Qatar's history, with pearling settlements all along the Gulf dating back centuries.

Did you know? Al Zubarah, the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Qatar, was once a thriving pearl fishing town and trading port.

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