Qatar / General

Temporary traffic closure on Corniche Road 20 Nov 2021 - 10:58 am

Doha: Ministry of Interior announced of a temporary closure on Corniche Road from Ras Abu Aboud Intersection to the Sheraton Doha Hotel. The...

World Military Parachuting Championship opens in Doha 20 Nov 2021 - 09:35 am

Doha: The 44th World Military Parachuting Championship (CISM) began on Thursday, and continue until November 29 with 438 participants from 40 countries. The...

QT showcases Qatar as leading holiday destination 20 Nov 2021 - 09:34 am

Doha: Qatar Tourism (QT) hosted its first mega travel trade familiarisation (fam) trip this week, welcoming 250 tour operators from 29 countries across...

Qatar 2022 legacy programme takes part in Paris Peace Forum 20 Nov 2021 - 09:29 am

Doha: Generation Amazing — a Qatar 2022 legacy programme launched by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy — recently participated in the...

Qatar developing a number of recreational beaches 20 Nov 2021 - 08:47 am

The Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar is developing a number of recreational beaches which are expected to...

UN adopts resolution on International Year of Family 19 Nov 2021 - 12:20 pm

The Third Committee of the 76th UN General Assembly adopted, by consensus, the resolution on preparations for the 20th anniversary of the International...

Al Mazroua Yard opens in Umm Salal Central Market 19 Nov 2021 - 11:52 am

The Ministry of Municipality inaugurated Al Mazroua Yard, which will sell local produce in Umm Salal Central Market. The inauguration took place in...

Ministry takes action against 314 companies for delaying salaries 18 Nov 2021 - 05:17 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Labour referred 314 companies to the competent authorities, for violating labour laws, during the period from October 1 to...

Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle hashish into Qatar 18 Nov 2021 - 02:40 pm

Doha: The Maritime Customs Department of the General Authority of Customs thwarted an attempt to smuggle hashish hidden inside truck engine. The 4.05-kilogram...

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (Nov 18-20, 2021) 18 Nov 2021 - 02:06 pm

The weekend is here and we are more than excited! The much-awaited and the biggest motor racing event in the country’s history is...

Qatar, Brazil affirm keenness to strengthen bilateral relations 18 Nov 2021 - 12:51 pm

Doha: The State of Qatar and the Federative Republic of Brazil affirmed their keenness to strengthen and develop bilateral relations in various fields...

Amir plants Sidra tree to mark inauguration of Children's Museum garden project 18 Nov 2021 - 12:39 pm

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani planted this morning a Sidra tree, marking the inauguration of the Children's Museum...

SC and Josoor Institute deliver workshops for community leaders ahead of FIFA Arab Cup 18 Nov 2021 - 11:09 am

The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, in collaboration with the Josoor Institute, has delivered a series of capacity-building workshops to local community...

Qatar-based bodyweight freestyle athlete sets world record with supreme somesault skills 18 Nov 2021 - 09:40 am

Doha: A Doha-based experienced gymnast sets history for breaking a new and never-previously-attempted world record. Ayoub Touabe, from Morocco and currently based in...

Procedure for fruit, vegetable import licences announced 18 Nov 2021 - 08:48 am

Doha: The Ministry of Municipality announced the procedures for issuing licenses to import vegetables and fruits, which will come into force on December...

Qatar and Egypt sign agreements to supply fuel, basic building materials for Gaza 17 Nov 2021 - 10:29 pm

Doha: The State of Qatar participated today in the ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Coordination of International Aid to...

Second International Traffic Safety Conference to be held in March 2022 17 Nov 2021 - 08:21 pm

Doha: The Second International Traffic Safety Conference (ITSC 2022) will be held in Qatar on March 21- 22, 2022. The Conference is an...

‘Watan’ exercise successfully tests security readiness to host Qatar World Cup 17 Nov 2021 - 07:14 pm

Doha: The three-day joint security exercise ‘Watan’ will conclude today with the participation of 13 countries. The exercise was conducted at multiple sites...