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Qatar Petroleum announces a significant cut in petrol and diesel price for March 29 Feb 2020 - 12:44 pm

Doha - Qatar Petroleum (QP) today announced the petrol and diesel prices for March. QP has reduced the price for super and premium...

Amir donates QR50mn to‘Haqq al-Sham’ campaign for Syrians 28 Feb 2020 - 06:10 pm

Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has donated 50 million riyals to the ‘Haqq al-Sham’ campaign. This was announced by...

Spring Home products failed to disclose likely milk content: Health ministry 27 Feb 2020 - 05:23 pm

Ministry of Public Health said the Spring Home pastry products may contain milk or its traces, but not disclosed so by the importer,...

Travellers with valuables worth QR50,000 or more need to declare: Qatar Customs 27 Feb 2020 - 04:05 pm

Doha: Travelers will need to fill out a declaration form on entry or departure from Qatar if they possess cash, precious metals, financial...

Ministry warns pharmacies against manipulating prices of masks and other medical supplies 27 Feb 2020 - 12:02 pm

Doha: Pharmacies in Qatar have received a notice against manipulating the prices of infection preventive supplies such as masks, antiseptics, sterilizers and temperature...

Al Khor Family Park extends timings; Sundays open for all 26 Feb 2020 - 04:59 pm

Doha: After witnessing huge rush last week, especially during the weekend, Al Khor Family Park has extended visiting hours for general public. Ministry...

MOI arrests four for counterfeiting currency notes 26 Feb 2020 - 03:39 pm

Doha: The Economic and Electronic Crime Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigation at the Ministry of Interior arrested a gang of...

Customs foils smuggling of marijuana into Qatar in snack packets 26 Feb 2020 - 03:11 pm

The General Authority of Customs at Hamad International Airport has foiled an attempt to smuggle marijuana into the country. In a video, the...

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (Feb 27-29,2020) 26 Feb 2020 - 11:44 am

Update: Winter Festival at Katara added. The week flew by and here we are again with a list of activities and events happening...

Dust storm across Qatar; visibility to improve by afternoon 26 Feb 2020 - 08:17 am

"Sandstorm, Drive Carefully" caution all the traffic signboards across Qatar. Dusty and partly cloudy skies were visible over the country accompanied with northerly...

Qatar Airways adjusts South Korea, Iran services due to ‘significant operational challenges’ 25 Feb 2020 - 08:57 pm

DOHA: Qatar Airways is making temporary hold and schedule adjustments to its operations to South Korea and Iran until further notice due to...

Equestrian competition CHI Al Shaqab also offers fun activities for all 25 Feb 2020 - 11:52 am

Qatar’s premier international equestrian competition, Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab Presented by Longines, featuring top ranking international and local riders in three disciplines...

Health ministry declares additional measures on coronavirus 24 Feb 2020 - 10:11 pm

Doha: Keeping pace with the rapid developments related to the global spread of coronavirus Covid-19, the Ministry of Public Health in Qatar said...

Ministry recalls Apple Watch Series 2 and 3 24 Feb 2020 - 02:41 pm

Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced the recall of aluminum models of Apple Watch Series 2 and 3 sold between 2016 and 2019. ...

Foggy condition to prevail tonight over most areas 23 Feb 2020 - 11:01 am

Qatar Meteorology Department in its observations reported that fog cover over the country is increasing with a drop in visibility. Fog spread in...

Free Qatar Total Open tickets for 100 Doha Metro users 22 Feb 2020 - 02:59 pm

Doha: Hundred tennis fans, who can present a Doha Metro travel card at the ticket counter, will get free ticket to watch some...

Scattered rain with marine warning to continue until tomorrow 20 Feb 2020 - 01:12 pm

Doha: Light scattered rain was reported in some parts of northern Qatar and offshore, reported Qatar Meteorology Department on its social media. It...