Qatar / General

Ooredoo showcased its capabilities as telecom operator at FIFA Arab Cup 2021 02 Jan 2022 - 08:31 am

Doha: Ooredoo has announced its involvement in FIFA Arab Cup 2021 which enabled a phenomenally successful event from a telecommunications perspective. As Regional...

‘UN summits in MENA to increase climate change awareness, action’ 02 Jan 2022 - 08:26 am

The United Nations Climate Change Conference under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change will be held for the first time in the...

Flower festival begins at Al Mazrouah Yard 02 Jan 2022 - 08:24 am

Doha: With the participation of 10 local farms, a flower festival has begun at Al Mazrouah Yard located at Umm Salal Central Market....

Hukoomi transactions witnessed an increase in November 2021 02 Jan 2022 - 08:22 am

Doha: The total transactions of Qatar e-Government Portal ‘Hukoomi’ increased in November 2021 at a monthly rate of 9.0% (compared to October 2021),...

Water production hits 670 million cubic meters 02 Jan 2022 - 08:16 am

Doha: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa)has said that water production in Qatar reached 670 million cubic meters in 2021. Kahramaa’s total...

Studies completed to operationalise Al Kharsaah solar power project: Kahramaa 02 Jan 2022 - 08:02 am

Doha: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has completed necessary studies to operationalise Al Kharsaah solar power project. The 800MW Al Kharsaah...

UN praises Qatar's humanitarian efforts for Rohingyas 01 Jan 2022 - 11:09 pm

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar Thomas Andrews praised the efforts that Qatar Charity makes in...

191 people caught violating Covid-19 precautionary measures 01 Jan 2022 - 04:44 pm

Doha: Authorities referred 191 people to prosecution for Covid-19 precautionary measure violations on Saturday, January 1, 2021. 181 people were reported for not...

World Cup Qatar 2022 draw in April: FIFA 01 Jan 2022 - 03:19 pm

Doha: The draw for the group stage of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is set to take place in early April 2022...

GA ends year on a high, targets 1 million beneficiaries by 2022 01 Jan 2022 - 10:47 am

Doha: Generation Amazing (GA) concluded its eleventh year by hosting the annual GA Youth Festival 2021, under the theme “All In". Through its...

New OGA Revamp Project to streamline customs process 01 Jan 2022 - 10:12 am

Doha: The General Authority of Customs (GAC) recently announced the launch of a new Other Government Agency (OGA) Revamp Project to streamline the...

AZF, Attraction For Events sign MoU to expand events in Aspire Zone 31 Dec 2021 - 10:35 am

Aspire Zone Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Attraction For Events to expand the scope of work in the events that...

MSC Virtuosa makes fifth call to Doha with over 4,000 passengers 31 Dec 2021 - 10:21 am

Cruise ship MSC Virtuosa made its fifth call to Doha yesterday as the cruise season intensifies. The ship’s arrival comes days after Mein...

Over 200 people referred to prosecution for violating Covid-19 precautionary measures 30 Dec 2021 - 02:33 pm

Doha: The designated authorities referred 223 people to the prosecution for Covid-19 precautionary measure violations on Thursday (December 30, 2021). 221 people were...

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (Dec 30,2021 - Jan 1,2022) 30 Dec 2021 - 11:40 am

Doha: End the year on a good note with dazzling and unforgettable events happening in Qatar this weekend. Head out and enjoy the...

New year, new me? Navigating the resolutions paradigm 30 Dec 2021 - 09:11 am

Making a New Year’s resolution for most of us is often a brisk thought. Just a reminder, two more days and we’re entering...

Qatar enhances efforts to address challenges of climate change 30 Dec 2021 - 09:04 am

Doha: Qatar enhanced its efforts in addressing climate change by creating Ministry of Municipality and Climate Change and launching Qatar National Environment and...

Major infrastructure projects completed in 2021 30 Dec 2021 - 09:03 am

Doha: The State of Qatar completed its various major projects in the field of infrastructure in 2021, according to plans and strategies. Infrastructure...