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Humidity levels to rise from tomorrow: Qatar Meteorology 16 Feb 2026 - 01:58 pm

Doha: Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) forecasts an increase in relative humidity from tomorrow, February 17, until Friday, February 20, 2026. This is according...

Ministry launches boat auction through Sooum App 15 Feb 2026 - 03:25 pm

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Coasts and Border Security announced a boat auction through the Sooum app. Interested individuals can place their...

Ramadan 2026: Countries officially confirm first day of fasting 15 Feb 2026 - 02:10 pm

NOTE: Article will be updated as and when countries confirm the Ramadan commencement. Doha, Qatar: Religious affairs committees across various countries have announced...

Qatar calls for Ramadan crescent sighting on February 17 15 Feb 2026 - 10:16 am

Doha, Qatar:The Crescent Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has called upon all Muslims in the State of Qatar...

Ministry of Labour announces Ramadan working hours for private sector 14 Feb 2026 - 03:32 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has announced the regulation of working hours for private sector establishments during the holy month of Ramadan....

Cold weather returns to Qatar as northwesterly winds set in 14 Feb 2026 - 03:06 pm

Doha, Qatar: Temperatures will see a drop starting tomorrow, February 15, 2026, due to northwesterly winds. The Qatar Meteorology Department said that the...

Hans Zimmer to perform live in Doha 13 Feb 2026 - 10:28 pm

Doha, Qatar: Hans Zimmer, the musical mastermind behind so many critically acclaimed movie soundtracks, will perform live in Doha for one night only....

Strong winds, blowing dust forecast from Sunday: Qatar Meteorology 13 Feb 2026 - 04:22 pm

Doha, Qatar: Fresh to strong winds are expected to affect the country on Sunday and Monday, February 15 and 16, 2026, according to...

Qatar Meteorology warns of poor visibility this weekend 12 Feb 2026 - 12:36 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) warns of poor horizontal visibility at some areas in the country from today until tomorrow, February...

Temporary road closure announced on Lejbailat Interchange 12 Feb 2026 - 11:12 am

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced a temporary closure of the free right-turn at Lejbailat Interchange for those heading right from...

Saudi Cabinet approves electric high-speed rail link with Qatar 11 Feb 2026 - 12:20 pm

Doha, Qatar:In a significant move to strengthen regional connectivity, the Saudi Cabinet has approved the electric high-speed rail link between Saudi Arabia and...

Amir highlights sports and healthy living on Qatar National Sport Day 10 Feb 2026 - 12:01 pm

Doha, Qatar: On the occassion of Qatar National Sport Day, the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, extended his wishes through his...

Tickets for Shakira Concert in Qatar live now 10 Feb 2026 - 10:39 am

Doha, Qatar: Tickets for global music icon Shakira’s world tour concert in Qatar are now live. The one-night-only performance will take place at...

Reduced visibility, fog prompts public safety alert on Qatar National Sport Day 10 Feb 2026 - 06:31 am

Doha, Qatar: At precisely 5:46am today, February 10, 2029, a public safety alert warning of reduced visibility due to fog was sent out...

Saad Al Dabih star heralds continued cold winds, occasional temperature rise: QMD 09 Feb 2026 - 10:01 pm

Doha, Qatar: Tonight marks the first night of Saad Al Dabih star, the first of the Scorpio stars. It rise is projected to...

MoI announces working hours for Qatar National Sports Day 09 Feb 2026 - 09:30 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced a list of operating hours for departments during Qatar National Sports Day. The following departments...