Qatar / Transport

Activation of TIR transit system boosts trade 29 Dec 2021 - 08:51 am

The activation of TIR Transit Agreement in Qatar is contributing to the promotion of international trade in the Middle East region. In June...

4-hour closure of Al Gassar tunnel on Lusail Expressway 27 Dec 2021 - 09:24 am

Doha: Al Gassar tunnel on Lusail expressway will be closed to traffic for four hours early Wednesday, Ashghal has announced. The Public Works...

Mowasalat ran 4,000 buses during FIFA Arab Cup 2021 25 Dec 2021 - 06:25 pm

Doha: Mowasalat (Karwa) shuttled more than 1.4 million passengers in more than 190,000 bus service hours, at a record number of 4000 buses...

Mowasalat served over 343,000 spectators during FIFA Arab Cup 25 Dec 2021 - 09:44 am

Doha: Performing a tremendous job during recently hosted FIFA Arab Cup, Mowasalat (Karwa buses) provided world-class transportation to over 343,000 fans through its...

Preview service of Lusail Tram to begin on January 1 24 Dec 2021 - 08:50 am

Doha: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail), will launch its first phase of the preview service of the Lusail Tram on Saturday January 1,...

Lusail Tram service to open for public in January 23 Dec 2021 - 10:26 am

Doha: Transport Ministry announced that the first phase of Lusail Tram services will open for the public on January 1, 2022. The first...

Ashghal to open two roads on Al Waab Street; temporary closure in Al Wakra 21 Dec 2021 - 03:30 pm

Doha: Ashghal through its social media has announced the opening of two intersections on Al Waab Street and the closure of an interior...

QA pioneers to make transaction on IATA Aviation Carbon Exchange via ICH 21 Dec 2021 - 08:44 am

Doha: Another milestone for Qatar Airways as it is the first airline in the world to make a transaction on the International Air...

Over 2.5 million passengers use Doha Metro during Arab Cup 19 Dec 2021 - 06:20 pm

Doha: The Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) announced today that the total number of passengers who used the Doha Metro during the Arab...

QA, HIA to host themed-decor, delights for National Day 17 Dec 2021 - 11:40 am

Qatar Airways (QA) hosts special delights and themed décor, both on board and at Hamad International Airport (HIA), in line with the celebrations...

Qatar Airways resumes non-stop flights to Bulgaria 17 Dec 2021 - 11:24 am

Qatar Airways celebrated the return of its non-stop flights between Doha and Sofia, Bulgaria effective yesterday. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, H E...

Doha Metro back to normal hours after Arab Cup 16 Dec 2021 - 03:23 pm

Doha: The metro and metro link services will return to normal operating hours starting December 19, 2021. The metro tweeted that the services...

British Airways and Qatar Airways announce plan to extend joint business 16 Dec 2021 - 03:16 pm

Doha: British Airways and Qatar Airways announced their intent to extend their Joint Business. The news follows British Airways’ relaunch of daily services...

Changes in Metro and Metrolink services during QND 2021 16 Dec 2021 - 02:48 pm

Doha: Due to organisational requirements of Qatar National Day celebrations, there will be certain changes in Metro and Metrolink services on December 17...

Qatar Rail builds national capacities through FIFA Arab Cup 15 Dec 2021 - 09:30 am

Doha: The Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has seized the opportunity of FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021, which is considered as a model...

Ashghal implements pedestrian crossing sensor technology at some intersections 13 Dec 2021 - 03:24 pm

Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has started implementing automatic pedestrian crossing sensor technology at some intersections for enhancing traffic safety of road...