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Qatar sets Guinness record for most nationalities planting trees simultaneously 30 Oct 2021 - 10:57 am

Doha: The Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads & Public Places in Qatar achieves a new Guinness World Records title for Most Nationalities...

149 referred to Prosecution for not wearing masks 30 Oct 2021 - 09:09 am

Doha: The designated authorities referred 149 people to the Prosecution for not committing to wearing of masks. The measures are in line with...

Registration for winter camping reopens tomorrow for 3 days 30 Oct 2021 - 08:47 am

Doha:Registration for winter camping will reopen tomorrow (October 31) and will be open for three days only, the Ministry of Environment and Climate...

Lulu Hypermarket demonstrates leadership in sustainability 30 Oct 2021 - 08:24 am

Doha: Lulu Qatar, the country’s leading hypermarket chain, is paving the way in its commitment to sustainability by taking real and demonstrable measures...

Qatar receives 'Al Zubarah' corvette from Italy 30 Oct 2021 - 07:55 am

La Spezia, Italy:The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Defence, received the “Al Zubarah” corvette, which was manufactured in the Italian...

GAC records over 250,000 declarations in September 29 Oct 2021 - 01:34 pm

The General Authority of Customs (GAC) has recorded 253,692 total declarations in September, according to its monthly newsletter. The released figures show a...

‘Made in Qatar’ by Ooredoo spotlights local talent at 9th Ajyal Film Festival 29 Oct 2021 - 01:30 pm

Amplifying voices from Qatar’s growing national film industry, the Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) 9th Ajyal Film Festival will showcase ten inspiring films by...

Xiaomi unveils new smartphones at DFC roadshow 29 Oct 2021 - 01:27 pm

Global technology leader Xiaomi unveiled the array of newly launched smart phones & smart products at the Xiaomi roadshow in Doha Festival City...

PM witnesses signing of deal for housing units 29 Oct 2021 - 01:23 pm

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, witnessed signing of an agreement to operate...

Qatar unveils environment and climate change strategy 29 Oct 2021 - 01:18 pm

In its effort to make Qatar a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable nation for present and future generations, Qatar launched yesterday it's National...

Qatar targets 25% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 under climate plan 28 Oct 2021 - 02:31 pm

DOHA: Qatar launched a national climate change action plan on Thursday aimed at achieving a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030,...

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (Oct 28-30, 2021) 28 Oct 2021 - 01:10 pm

There is plenty of things to do this weekend, including DFI screening offive iconic films of the early ’90s and ’80s, and the...

Qatar signs deal with Accor to manage World Cup fan accommodation 28 Oct 2021 - 11:26 am

Doha: Qatar has awarded Europe's largest hotel group Accor to manage apartments and villas that will house fans visiting Qatar during next year’s...

Amir meets Ambassador of Mali 28 Oct 2021 - 11:17 am

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met Thursday morning at the Amiri Diwan office with Ambassador of the Republic of...

QRCS provides 1,670 volunteers for Arab Cup 2021 28 Oct 2021 - 10:50 am

Doha: Qatar Red Crescent (QRCS) announced that through cooperation with the security services of the Organizing Committee for the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup,...

Awqaf to reopen Holy Quran teaching centres in mosques 27 Oct 2021 - 03:31 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs announced that they will resume teaching the Holy Quran to students at the teaching centers...

Awqaf Ministry announces Istisqa prayer time 27 Oct 2021 - 02:46 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced that the Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer will be offered on Thursday October 28, 2021...

Creating safe work environment better for mental health, says QF expert 27 Oct 2021 - 10:26 am

Doha: With increasing pressure and transitions in the workplace, particularly in the aftermath of the global pandemic, prioritising and speaking openly about mental...