Qatar / General

Morocco’s feat at Qatar 2022 has broken psychological barrier for African and Arab football: Community leader 14 Jan 2023 - 06:58 pm

Doha: When the curtains were drawn on the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on December 18, 2022, with Lionel Messi-powered Argentina finally lifting...

Visitors, bird watchers head to Al Karaana Lagoon on weekends 14 Jan 2023 - 02:46 pm

Doha: As the temperatures dip, tourists and residents looking at options to head out on weekend are driving towards Al Karaana Lagoon, the...

Qatar University's Center for Advanced Materials developing sustainable battery packs 14 Jan 2023 - 10:33 am

Doha: The world today faces calamitous consequences of decreased fossil fuel reserves headed towards their gradual depletion. The energy crisis and the associated...

Awqaf Ministry’s events attract thousands during World Cup 14 Jan 2023 - 10:31 am

Doha: Abdullah Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center run by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs received 10,000 visitors of different...

Renowned Islamicist delivers lecture at CIS 14 Jan 2023 - 09:34 am

Doha:The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently hosted Dr. Wael Hallaq, Avalon Foundation Professor in the Humanities...

Hospitality sector registers growth in occupancy, revenues 14 Jan 2023 - 09:06 am

Doha: Hotels in Qatar registered a solid growth in their annual revenues in November 2022 as the country saw a rise in visitors...

12 new parks opened in 2022; millionth tree planted 14 Jan 2023 - 08:41 am

Doha: The Public Parks Department of the Ministry of Municipality opened 12 new parks in 2022 under its ambitious plan to build public...

Indian ultrarunner’s ‘fastest run across Qatar’ vies for her 4th Guinness 14 Jan 2023 - 12:55 am

DOHA: Indian ultrarunner Sufiya Sufi Khan, a three-time Guinness World Record holder, has embarked on an FKT (Fastest Known Time) Guinness World Record...

Shura Council highlights Qatar's efforts to reduce carbon emissions at IRENA Legislators Forum in Abu Dhabi 13 Jan 2023 - 06:48 pm

Abu Dhabi: The Shura Council is participating in the 'IRENA Legislators Forum', which began today in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, as part...

Dutch FM visits MIA's 'Safar' exhibition 13 Jan 2023 - 06:04 pm

DOHA: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Wopke Hoekstra visited 'Safar' exhibition in the garden of the Museum...

Qatar's role in European energy security is vital: Dutch Foreign Minister 13 Jan 2023 - 05:45 pm

DOHA: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Wopke Hoekstra, affirmed that the contribution of the State of Qatar...

Building permits decrease 18% in December 2022 13 Jan 2023 - 09:18 am

Doha:The number of building permits issued in the State of Qatar in December 2022 decreased 18% (527 permits), compared to (645 permits) issued...

Assistant FM meets French envoy for Syria 13 Jan 2023 - 09:17 am

Assistant Foreign Minister for Regional Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met yesterday with French Special Envoy for...

Katara concludes public diplomacy training course 13 Jan 2023 - 09:16 am

Doha: Katara Public Diplomacy Center (KPDC) on Wednesday concluded its public diplomacy training course, targeting employees of nine government, cultural, media, and sports...

Sudanese Minister appreciates Qatar’s help 13 Jan 2023 - 09:15 am

Khartoum: Acting Federal Minister of Health of SudanH E Haitham Muhammed Ibrahim stressed that the State of Qatar is one of the biggest...

Qatar’s Ambassador to France holds meeting with members of Qadran 13 Jan 2023 - 09:15 am

Paris:Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the French Republic H E Sheikh Ali bin Jassem Al Thani held a meeting with the...

Amir receives written message from Kuwait Crown Prince 13 Jan 2023 - 09:14 am

Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a written message from Crown Prince of Kuwait H H Sheikh Mishal Al...