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Things to do this weekend in Qatar (Dec 16-18, 2021) 15 Dec 2021 - 03:19 pm

Doha: Countless activities and events are set to deliver joy and excitement this weekend as the whole country looks forward to celebrate this...

Qatar will witness shortest day of the year next Tuesday 15 Dec 2021 - 02:46 pm

Doha: The Qatari Calendar House announced that the sun would be completely perpendicular to the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere on...

Amiri Diwan announces official holiday for Qatar National Day 2021 15 Dec 2021 - 01:18 pm

Doha: The Amiri Diwan announced that on the occasion of Qatar National Day, Sunday, December 19, 2021, will be an official holiday. The...

Conditions to be followed for vehicles during QND 2021: MOI 15 Dec 2021 - 10:11 am

Doha: The Ministry of Interior has listed rules regulating decorations used for cars for the Qatar National Day celebrations between December 15 and...

EAA at WISE Summit shows quality education is key to achieving UN’s sustainable development 15 Dec 2021 - 10:10 am

Doha: During the WISE summit, which took place in Doha recently, Education Above All (EAA) demonstrated how working across sectors and in partnership...

QNL to host 'Arab Immigrants in the US' exhibition 15 Dec 2021 - 10:06 am

Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) will inaugurate the exhibition “Arab Immigrants in the US: Pursuing the American Dream” with a virtual discussion on...

QRCS signs agreements with King Hussein Cancer Center 15 Dec 2021 - 10:04 am

Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) signed yesterday two cooperation agreements with the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Center (KHCC) in Jordan, to...

QT announces additional tickets for December 17 Qatar Live Concert 15 Dec 2021 - 09:50 am

Doha: Great news to people who want to watch the Qatar Live concert on December 17. Qatar Tourism (QT) announced that it will...

HBKU pioneers technology to combat current, future phishing attacks 15 Dec 2021 - 09:24 am

Doha: Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) has designed a scanner called “Bfore.AI Pre-Crime” that detects current and future...

QFFD, UNOCHA sign agreements for $20m funding 15 Dec 2021 - 08:59 am

Doha: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed three agreements with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) in...

Qatar calls on World Countries to take strong measures to combat corruption 14 Dec 2021 - 08:01 pm

Doha: The State of Qatar called on world countries to implement the United Nations Convention against Corruption by supporting efforts to related to...

Training vessel 'Doha' arrives at Hamad Port 14 Dec 2021 - 07:32 pm

Doha: The Armed Forces celebrated the arrival of the training vessel for candidates "Doha", coming from Istanbul in the sisterly Republic of Turkey,...

No military vehicles, special infantry show for National Day Parade 14 Dec 2021 - 06:25 pm

Doha: This year on Qatar National Day there will be no military vehicles in the National Day Parade on the Corniche and there...

Qatar Tourism brings eight celebrated chefs to International Food Festival 14 Dec 2021 - 05:11 pm

Doha: As part of its “World Class Chefs” project, Qatar Tourism brought eight of world’s most celebrated chefs to participate in the 11th...

Half a million fine, year in jail for reselling subsidized items 14 Dec 2021 - 04:02 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has published a circular prohibiting the resale of subsidized goods after purchasing them from the licensor...

National Day is occasion to renew loyalty to founder’s approach: Al Nabit 14 Dec 2021 - 09:47 am

President of Planning and Statistics Authority and the Chairman of the Permanent Population Committee H E Dr. Saleh bin Mohammed Al Nabit stressed...

Gulf Studies Center at QU creating and reshaping the region’s narrative 14 Dec 2021 - 09:40 am

The Gulf is often one of the most misunderstood regions of the world. This could be arguably attributed to the perception of wealth...

Al Jazeera Public Liberties and Human Rights Centre marks anniversary 14 Dec 2021 - 09:30 am

Doha: Al Jazeera Public Liberties and Human Rights Centre organised numerous events and activities to celebrate its 13th anniversary, coinciding with the Human...