Qatar / General

Eid Sacrifice: Religious ritual associated with Qatari culture and heritage 07 Jul 2022 - 04:13 pm

Doha: Eid Al Adha, like Eid Al Fitr, is a joy for young and old alike in every country in the Islamic world...

Work begins on Dhow Boat Marines Construction Project at Doha Corniche 07 Jul 2022 - 04:09 pm

Doha: Work has begun on the Dhow Boat Marines Construction project at three locations along the Doha Corniche. The Supervisory Committee of Beautification...

Ministry of Interior working hours during Eid Al-Adha 07 Jul 2022 - 03:31 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Interior announced that work will continue in its security departments and traffic investigation departments around the clock during Eid...

Labour ministry announces Eid holidays for private sector 07 Jul 2022 - 03:12 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Labour announced that the Eid holidays for workers in the private sector subject to the Labor Law will be...

Ministry announces temporary closure of Al Khor family park 07 Jul 2022 - 02:59 pm

Doha: The Al Khor family park will be closed to the public from Friday, July 8, 2022. This was announced on social media...

FAHES working hours during Eid Al Adha 07 Jul 2022 - 02:49 pm

Doha: On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, Woqod announced that FAHES will operate its permanent stations from the third day of Eid....

Amir will receive well-wishers on first day of Eid 07 Jul 2022 - 02:32 pm

Doha: Amiri Diwan announced that the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, will receive well-wishers on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha...

Eid prayers will be held at 588 mosques and grounds in Qatar 07 Jul 2022 - 02:21 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has released a list of around 588 mosques and prayer grounds for Eid Al Adha...

Qatar Customs seizes hashish stashed in musical instrument 07 Jul 2022 - 01:16 pm

Doha: The Postal Consignment Department of Air Cargo and Private Airports Customs thwarted an attempt to smuggle hashish into Qatar. On Twitter, Customs...

UN Report: Number of people affected by hunger increases worldwide 07 Jul 2022 - 12:16 pm

New York: The United Nations reported that the number of people affected by hunger globally increased to as many as 828 million people...

'Ocean': Ministry names rescued dugong in Qatar 07 Jul 2022 - 11:30 am

Doha: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change officially named the dugong (sea cow) that was recently rescued in Qatar "Ocean", making it...

Qatar Central Bank extends Electronic Check Clearing System throughout week, official holidays 07 Jul 2022 - 11:15 am

Doha: Qatar Central Bank announced on Thursday the extension of the electronic check clearing system (ECC). Qatar Central Bank directed all banks to...

Qatar Process Safety Symposium discusses key issues facing process safety community 07 Jul 2022 - 09:30 am

Doha: Qatargas Operating Company Limited (Qatargas), Texas A&M University at Qatar (Texas A&M at Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university), and ConocoPhillips Qatar...

Forum discusses principles of food health, safety 07 Jul 2022 - 09:25 am

Doha: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Doha Municipality, organised yesterday an introductory forum on rules and principles of food health and...

QSFA, Doha Youth Centre hold various activities on Arab Youth Day 07 Jul 2022 - 09:24 am

Doha: The Qatar Sports For All Federation (QSFA) in cooperation with Doha Youth Centre organised on Tuesday various sport events and activities on...

Clinique La Prairie joins Alfardan Group, St. Regis to open clinic 07 Jul 2022 - 09:23 am

Doha: Clinique La Prairie, the Swiss pioneering health and wellness clinic, continues its international expansion by announcing its next opening in partnership with...

SC, Josoor Institute complete capacity building workshop series for Qatar 2022 07 Jul 2022 - 09:22 am

Doha: In less than five months’ time, Qatar will welcome the world to the first FIFA World Cup to be staged in the...

Civil service bureau holds Professional Day for people with special needs 07 Jul 2022 - 09:21 am

Doha: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau organised yesterday a Professional Day for the employment of people with special needs. The event...