Qatar / General

Ministry receives over 20,000 requests for correcting status during grace period 06 Dec 2021 - 12:49 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Interior has so far received more than 20,000 requests from workers after the grace period for correcting the status...

Metito Qatar launches blood donation drive 06 Dec 2021 - 09:05 am

Metito Qatar held a blood donation drive in a joint effort with Hamad Medical Corporation in Doha with more than 112 employees participating...

Young changemakers taking centre stage at 2021 WISE Global Summit 06 Dec 2021 - 08:12 am

Young changemakers will take centre stage and be heart of discussions at 2021 WISE Global Summit, to reclaim their future through education. They...

Corniche Street reopens for traffic 05 Dec 2021 - 06:03 pm

Doha: The General Directorate of Traffic has announced that Doha Corniche Street has reopened now for traffic in both directions. The Doha Corniche...

Protecting the environment, protecting the planet 05 Dec 2021 - 10:11 am

Environmental pollution is a global threat being faced by the whole world and different nations are taking different steps according to their needs...

Robust mechanism being adopted to ensure air quality 05 Dec 2021 - 10:06 am

The work has been started to develop and expand the National Air Quality Monitoring Network, which will be the largest national monitoring network...

Measures in place to preserve marine environment, maintain water quality 05 Dec 2021 - 10:03 am

The Water Quality Section at Environmental Monitoring and Laboratory Department of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is implementing a number of...

Use. Recycle. Repeat. 05 Dec 2021 - 09:58 am

The State of Qatar pays great attention to preserving the safety of environment and achieving sustainable development, where the ministry concerned has developed...

Soil conservation is key to environmental sustainability 05 Dec 2021 - 09:57 am

Soil conservation is a key to environmental sustainability. It helps protect natural resources and watersheds, restores habitats for plants and wildlife, improves water...

Qatar renews support for efforts aiming to resolve the Palestinian issue 05 Dec 2021 - 09:42 am

The State of Qatar has renewed its firm position of supporting efforts to resolve the Palestinian issue and achieve peace in the Middle...

NAE pledges $500,000 to empower student change makers 05 Dec 2021 - 09:40 am

Doha: Nord Anglia Education (NAE) recently launched a $500,000 community investment fund for social impact projects in Qatar and around the world. As...

Msheireb Museums hosts exhibition on combatting human trafficking 05 Dec 2021 - 09:38 am

Doha: Msheireb Museums, the cultural and touristic destination at Msheireb Downtown Doha, is hosting a special art exhibition on combatting human trafficking marking...

MoCI cracks down on illegal street vendors 05 Dec 2021 - 09:35 am

Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Municipality, conducted joint inspection campaigns on...

Culture Ministry organises events accompanying FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 05 Dec 2021 - 09:18 am

Doha: The Ministry of Culture, represented by its Music Affairs, Theater Affairs, Nomas centres, has organised events accompanying the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar...

Doha Metro trains running 100,000 trips daily during Arab Cup 05 Dec 2021 - 09:00 am

Doha: To facilitate fans and general commuters during FIFA Arab Cup 2021, Doha Metro is operating around 100,000 trips per day on its...

National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking confirms criminalizing of slavery 04 Dec 2021 - 04:37 pm

Doha: Vice Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking Dr. Turki Al Mahmoud affirmed that the State of Qatar, through its...

Ministry of Interior reduces settlement amounts for correcting legal status 04 Dec 2021 - 03:56 pm

Doha: The Unified Services Department, through the service centers, continues to receive requests for expatriate workers working in companies in violation of the...

Ashghal helps reduce 121,000 tonnes of carbon emission, says official 04 Dec 2021 - 09:06 am

The initiatives of Public Works Authority (Ashghal) to ensure sustainability and environmental protection have helped reduce over 121,000 tonnes of carbon emission, said...