Reporter/ Sidi Mohamed

Blocking traffic: Over 6,800 violations registered 13 Aug 2018 - 12:35 am

DOHA: The number of violations related to obstructing traffic flow during the first half of this year reached to 6,850 while in the...

37% in favour of hike in fine for jumping red signal 12 Aug 2018 - 01:04 am

DOHA: Around 37 percent of people who participated in an online poll by the General Directorate of Traffic on its official Twitter account...

Self-sufficiency in dairy products increases to 84% 07 Aug 2018 - 12:44 am

DOHA: Qatar has achieved remarkable progress in the field of self-sufficiency in dairy products since May 2017. The country’s self-sufficiency in dairy products...

Over 51,000 violations of overspeeding detected in six months 06 Aug 2018 - 12:22 am

DOHA: Over 51,000 violations of overspeeding and 6,700 traffic violations of crossing red signal were recorded in the first half of this year,...

Dates Festival draws more than 60,000 visitors 05 Aug 2018 - 09:43 am

DOHA: The Third Local Dates Festival, organised by the agricultural affairs department of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) in collaboration with...

Driving schools witness heavy learners’ rush during summer 04 Aug 2018 - 05:34 am

DOHA: The number of learners is witnessing an increase in driving schools during the summer vacation, particularly for light-vehicle driving licence and most...

Qatar to launch campaign to educate workers about rights 01 Aug 2018 - 12:09 am

DOHA: The State of Qatar has affirmed its commitment to the promotion and protection of all rights and freedoms for all residents in...

143 people booked for driving without licence in first half of this year 30 Jul 2018 - 02:28 am

DOHA: Visitors and tourists holding a non-Qatari valid driving licence can apply for Qatari temporary driving licence during their visit to the country...

Modern radar-equipped patrol vehicle to catch traffic violations launched 23 Jul 2018 - 02:49 am

DOHA: The General Directorate of Traffic yesterday launched a civil patrol vehicle equipped with a sophisticated radar to catch traffic violations on the...

Social media plays its role in traffic awareness campaign 21 Jul 2018 - 11:39 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior is fully employing its social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook or Instagram to make the “Accident-Free Summer” traffic...

Qatar traffic safety best in Middle East, says official 18 Jul 2018 - 08:25 am

DOHA: Brigadier Muhammad Abdullah Al Maliki, Secretary of National Traffic Safety Committee, has said that Qatar stands at number one among the Middle...

Using mobile phones causes more than half of fatal accidents in Qatar 15 Jul 2018 - 05:22 pm

DOHA: More than half of fatal traffic accidents and serious injuries are caused due to the using of mobile phones while driving, said...

Qatar-France ties stronger in many areas: Envoy 15 Jul 2018 - 09:53 am

DOHA: The relations between Qatar and France have become stronger during the past four years especially since June 2017 after the beginning of...

MME to launch ‘palm trees in homes competition’ 14 Jul 2018 - 09:25 am

DOHA: As the Third Local Dates Festival is set to start from July 19, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) will launch...

Ministry allocates land for six private schools 11 Jul 2018 - 06:35 pm

DOHA: To encourage private sector’s participation in country’s economic development projects, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education yesterday signed six contracts for...

Speaker hails Doha Metro, strategic water reservoir projects 11 Jul 2018 - 08:31 am

DOHA: The Doha Metro project is one of the most advanced transportation projects in the region for which the most advanced technology has...

MoI launches Accident-Free Summer campaign 09 Jul 2018 - 08:54 am

DOHA: The General Directorate of Traffic at the Ministry of Interior yesterday launched “Accident-Free Summer” campaign to raise awareness on traffic violations, minimise...

Increase in AC maintenance as temperature goes high 07 Jul 2018 - 08:17 am

DOHA: The costs of air conditioner maintenance and repairs have touched their peak with high temperature and many workshops or mechanics are exploiting...