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Things to do during Eid holidays in Qatar 14 Jun 2018 - 02:30 pm

This weekend is a special one due to various reasons – it is time to celebrate Eid Al Fitr and the most important...

Strong wind affects visibility; MET warns against sea activities 09 Jun 2018 - 12:25 pm

Northwesterly wind exceeding 22 knots has led to low visibility, warns the Qatar Meteorology Department on its social media accounts. The visibility has...

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (June 7-June 9, 2018) 07 Jun 2018 - 11:46 am

Quite a few fun activities are happening this weekend in Qatar. We have shortlisted a few of the interesting ones for you. Breath...

Northwesterly winds expected to blow over Qatar 06 Jun 2018 - 01:54 pm

Doha: Northwesterly windy conditions expected to begin tomorrow on Thursday in some areas. However, fresh to strong northwesterly wind is expected over most...

Prime Minister tweets for the first time from his official handle 05 Jun 2018 - 08:24 pm

Doha: The Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani used his official twitter handle (@ANK_AlThani)...

Ministry warns against red palm weevil 04 Jun 2018 - 01:36 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Municipalities and Environment has urged people in Qatar to report to them if they find any red palm weevils...

Qatar sizzles as temperature soars 02 Jun 2018 - 09:09 pm

Doha: Today was a particularly hot day in Qatar as temperature soared in most parts of the country in the morning with mercury...

Qatari health ministry urges to avoid travel to Kerala in the wake of Nipah outbreak 01 Jun 2018 - 08:47 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health has advised citizens and residents to avoid unnecessary travel to Kerala, India, for the time being, in...

Another hike in June for petrol and diesel prices 31 May 2018 - 01:15 pm

DOHA: Petrol prices will go up from tomorrow, June 1, according to the new price list issued by Qatar Petroleum. Super grade petrol...

Mobile radar to monitor seven Qatar roads (Thursday, May 31) 31 May 2018 - 12:07 pm

Qatar Traffic Department has been taking various steps and initiatives to ensure speeding and related accidents do not occur. Mobile radars placed at...

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (May 31-June 2, 2018) 31 May 2018 - 12:05 pm

Qatar is celebrating Ramadan with various events and interesting activities ranging from MIA Park Bazaar to Garangao Festival and many more. MIA Park...

Qatar Indian expats can register as overseas voters 31 May 2018 - 11:26 am

Indian Embassy in Doha said that overseas citizens in Qatar could now register or enroll themselves in the electoral rolls to become part...

Mobile radar to monitor seven Qatar roads (Wednesday, May 30) 30 May 2018 - 12:13 pm

Qatar Traffic Department has been taking various steps and initiatives to ensure speeding and related accidents do not occur. Mobile radars placed at...

MOI detains 67 persons for begging 28 May 2018 - 02:08 pm

Anti Begging section at Criminal Investigation Department of Ministry of Interior detained 67 persons of different nationalities during its drive to nab the...

Cyclone Mekunu poses no immediate threat to Qatar 25 May 2018 - 09:29 pm

Doha: The Qatar Meteorology Department has clarified that “there are no immediate impacts of Cyclone Mekunu expected from the country” “Department wishes to...

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (May 24-26, 2018) 24 May 2018 - 12:51 pm

From Ramadan market to workshops and Garangao celebration, there is a lot happening this weekend in Qatar. Garangao Night Celebration Doha Festival City...

Famous 'Orry' statue on Corniche to get a facelift 22 May 2018 - 03:46 pm

Doha: The famous “Orry” statue on the corniche is set to get a facelift as part of the Doha Corniche Development works, which...

Mobile radar to monitor five Qatar roads (Monday, May 21) 21 May 2018 - 10:22 am

Qatar Traffic Department has been taking various steps and initiatives to ensure speeding and related accidents do not occur. Mobile radars placed at...