Qatar / General

GA ends year on a high, targets 1 million beneficiaries by 2022 01 Jan 2022 - 10:47 am

Doha: Generation Amazing (GA) concluded its eleventh year by hosting the annual GA Youth Festival 2021, under the theme “All In". Through its...

New OGA Revamp Project to streamline customs process 01 Jan 2022 - 10:12 am

Doha: The General Authority of Customs (GAC) recently announced the launch of a new Other Government Agency (OGA) Revamp Project to streamline the...

AZF, Attraction For Events sign MoU to expand events in Aspire Zone 31 Dec 2021 - 10:35 am

Aspire Zone Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Attraction For Events to expand the scope of work in the events that...

MSC Virtuosa makes fifth call to Doha with over 4,000 passengers 31 Dec 2021 - 10:21 am

Cruise ship MSC Virtuosa made its fifth call to Doha yesterday as the cruise season intensifies. The ship’s arrival comes days after Mein...

Over 200 people referred to prosecution for violating Covid-19 precautionary measures 30 Dec 2021 - 02:33 pm

Doha: The designated authorities referred 223 people to the prosecution for Covid-19 precautionary measure violations on Thursday (December 30, 2021). 221 people were...

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (Dec 30,2021 - Jan 1,2022) 30 Dec 2021 - 11:40 am

Doha: End the year on a good note with dazzling and unforgettable events happening in Qatar this weekend. Head out and enjoy the...

New year, new me? Navigating the resolutions paradigm 30 Dec 2021 - 09:11 am

Making a New Year’s resolution for most of us is often a brisk thought. Just a reminder, two more days and we’re entering...

Qatar enhances efforts to address challenges of climate change 30 Dec 2021 - 09:04 am

Doha: Qatar enhanced its efforts in addressing climate change by creating Ministry of Municipality and Climate Change and launching Qatar National Environment and...

Major infrastructure projects completed in 2021 30 Dec 2021 - 09:03 am

Doha: The State of Qatar completed its various major projects in the field of infrastructure in 2021, according to plans and strategies. Infrastructure...

14% rise in operations volume at Hamad Port 30 Dec 2021 - 09:01 am

Doha: Hamad Port recorded many internal and external achievements during the year 2021. The first and second phases of the project to develop...

Qatar achieves 41% self-sufficiency in vegetables in 2021 30 Dec 2021 - 08:56 am

Doha: Qatar achieved many goals of its food security strategy during 2021, as the local production of vegetables jumped from about 66,000 tonnes...

MoCI issues nine violation reports against retail outlets 30 Dec 2021 - 08:53 am

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

Qatar elected to Arab Renewable Energy Commission’s Presidency 30 Dec 2021 - 08:37 am

Doha: The Arab Renewable Energy Commission (AREC) elected the State of Qatar as its president for a term of four years, following the...

More mobile cameras deployed to catch high speed violators 29 Dec 2021 - 04:45 pm

Doha: As part of the General Directorate of Traffic’s plans to reduce traffic accidents, more mobile cameras have been deployed to catch vehicles...

SC’s B4 Development makes giant strides in 2021 29 Dec 2021 - 09:48 am

Doha: Two major events have shaped the last year for B4 Development: Qatar’s FIFA World Cup preparations and the COVID-19 pandemic. At the...

Maker Majlis first Qatari organisation to become member of UN SDSN Youth 29 Dec 2021 - 09:42 am

Doha: Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Maker Majlis is now a member of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Solutions Network - Youth...

QRCS, OCHA launch emergency health, nutrition services project in Marib 29 Dec 2021 - 09:41 am

Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched an emergency health and nutrition services project in Marib Governorate, Yemen. The announcement was made...

Ministry stresses importance of qualification courses for imams 29 Dec 2021 - 09:29 am

Doha: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs stressed the importance of qualification courses for imams, muezzins and preachers in order to develop...