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Qatar Meteorology warns of poor visibility as misty, foggy conditions expected this weekend 27 Aug 2026 - 01:02 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has forecast misty to foggy conditions in some areas at first during the weekend, warning of poor...

Taxi, limousine and bus drivers must hold public driving license in Qatar, MoI says 27 Aug 2026 - 10:20 am

Doha, Qatar: Motorists in Qatar driving taxis, limousines and public transport buseshave been reminded to obtaina valid public driving license specifically authorising them...

Penumbral lunar eclipse visible in Qatar on Friday as expert warns public against myths 26 Aug 2026 - 08:41 pm

Doha, Qatar: A lunar eclipse will occur in the early hours of Friday, August 28, 2026, Sheikh Salman bin Jabor Al Thani, President...

Qatar’s former health minister HE Dr Hanan Al-Kuwari nominated for WHO Director-General post 26 Aug 2026 - 12:53 pm

Doha, Qatar: Former Minister of Public Health of the State of Qatar HE Dr Hanan Al-Kuwari has been nominated for the position of...

Up to 3 years in jail or QR50,000 fine for driving without license: MoI 26 Aug 2026 - 12:06 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has warned the public that driving without a license constitutes a traffic violation punishable by imprisonment or...

MoCI reinforces auditing profession standards and requirements through regulations 25 Aug 2026 - 01:58 pm

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani issued on Tuesday Ministerial Decision No. 56 of...

Chances of rain in Qatar on Wednesday and Thursday 25 Aug 2026 - 10:34 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has predicted chances of rain in some areas of the country on Wednesday, August 26, and Thursday,...

Qatar to expect first noticeable drop in temperatures from September 20: Expert 24 Aug 2026 - 09:04 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is expected to witness the first noticeable decline in temperatures from September 20, marking the beginning of a gradual seasonal...

Public can withdraw consent to unwanted promotional messages: NCSA 24 Aug 2026 - 06:56 pm

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) reminded the public that they have the right to withdraw their consent at any time...

MoEHE opens electronic registration, transfer for government school students 24 Aug 2026 - 07:07 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced on Monday the opening of electronic registration and transfer for students of all...

Municipality Ministry shares food safety, waste and sustainability tips ahead of new school year 24 Aug 2026 - 03:30 pm

Doha, Qatar: With the start of the new academic year fast approaching, the Ministry of Municipality has shared a set of guidelines aimed...

Ministry of Justice moves Legal Affairs, Experts departments to Lusail 24 Aug 2026 - 02:58 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice has announced the relocation of its Legal Affairs Department and Experts Department from Barzan Tower to their...

'Suhail' season begins tomorrow, heralding gradual drop in heat 23 Aug 2026 - 01:08 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Calendar House (QCH) has announced that tomorrow, August 24, will mark the beginning of the 'Suhail' season, coinciding with the...

Qatar secures first place globally in "Myth Smashers" scientific competition in Thailand 22 Aug 2026 - 11:10 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) announced in a statement that the State of Qatar achieved a distinguished international...

Qatar's Cyber Security Agency alerts Mac users to high-risk malware vulnerability 20 Aug 2026 - 06:50 pm

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has issued an alert to Apple Mac users in Qatar over a high-risk vulnerability affecting...

Qatar court upholds QAR450,000 compensation for traffic accident victim 20 Aug 2026 - 06:33 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Appeals Chambers of the Investment and Commerce Court has upheld a lower court's ruling that orders a driver and an...

Hot, hazy weather forecast in Qatar this weekend 20 Aug 2026 - 12:59 pm

Doha, Qatar: Hot weather conditions will persist this weekend, with scattered clouds forecast on Friday and Saturday. In its weather forecast for the...

Kahramaa calls for obstruction-free access to its facilities 19 Aug 2026 - 10:23 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has urged citizens and residents to keep its facilities and service connection equipment free...