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Qatargas initiative to protect country’s coral reefs 21 Nov 2021 - 08:23 am

To preserve marine environment of Qatar, Qatargas, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and Qatar University (QU), is implementing...

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, one year to go 21 Nov 2021 - 08:18 am

Doha: On November 21, 2022, the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world will kick off as the world’s...

Ras Abu Aboud Stadium renamed Stadium 974 20 Nov 2021 - 08:10 pm

Stadium 974 has been officially unveiled and will host its first match on 30 November when the United Arab Emirates and Syria go...

Amir visits Jeff Koons exhibition 20 Nov 2021 - 06:28 pm

Doha: The Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visited the exhibition by Jeff Koons “Lost in America” in Al Riwaq...

3,600 giant live trees shipped from Malaysia to Qatar 20 Nov 2021 - 05:45 pm

Doha: Elegancia Group today announced that it recently shipped 3,600 giant trees from Malaysia to Qatar. The transfer comes as part of the...

Sultan of Oman to visit Qatar on Monday 20 Nov 2021 - 04:51 pm

Doha: The Sultan of Oman H M Haitham bin Tarik will visit Qatar on Monday (November 22), said Oman News Agency. The visit...

Ashghal’s Local Areas Infrastructure Programme wins Green Apple Awards 2021 20 Nov 2021 - 11:00 am

Doha: The Local Areas Infrastructure Programme of Ashghal has won the International Green Apple Environment Award 2021. The award was received by Eng...

Temporary traffic closure on Corniche Road 20 Nov 2021 - 10:58 am

Doha: Ministry of Interior announced of a temporary closure on Corniche Road from Ras Abu Aboud Intersection to the Sheraton Doha Hotel. The...

World Military Parachuting Championship opens in Doha 20 Nov 2021 - 09:35 am

Doha: The 44th World Military Parachuting Championship (CISM) began on Thursday, and continue until November 29 with 438 participants from 40 countries. The...

QT showcases Qatar as leading holiday destination 20 Nov 2021 - 09:34 am

Doha: Qatar Tourism (QT) hosted its first mega travel trade familiarisation (fam) trip this week, welcoming 250 tour operators from 29 countries across...

Qatar 2022 legacy programme takes part in Paris Peace Forum 20 Nov 2021 - 09:29 am

Doha: Generation Amazing — a Qatar 2022 legacy programme launched by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy — recently participated in the...

Qatar developing a number of recreational beaches 20 Nov 2021 - 08:47 am

The Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar is developing a number of recreational beaches which are expected to...

UN adopts resolution on International Year of Family 19 Nov 2021 - 12:20 pm

The Third Committee of the 76th UN General Assembly adopted, by consensus, the resolution on preparations for the 20th anniversary of the International...

Al Mazroua Yard opens in Umm Salal Central Market 19 Nov 2021 - 11:52 am

The Ministry of Municipality inaugurated Al Mazroua Yard, which will sell local produce in Umm Salal Central Market. The inauguration took place in...

Ministry takes action against 314 companies for delaying salaries 18 Nov 2021 - 05:17 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Labour referred 314 companies to the competent authorities, for violating labour laws, during the period from October 1 to...

Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle hashish into Qatar 18 Nov 2021 - 02:40 pm

Doha: The Maritime Customs Department of the General Authority of Customs thwarted an attempt to smuggle hashish hidden inside truck engine. The 4.05-kilogram...

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (Nov 18-20, 2021) 18 Nov 2021 - 02:06 pm

The weekend is here and we are more than excited! The much-awaited and the biggest motor racing event in the country’s history is...

Qatar, Brazil affirm keenness to strengthen bilateral relations 18 Nov 2021 - 12:51 pm

Doha: The State of Qatar and the Federative Republic of Brazil affirmed their keenness to strengthen and develop bilateral relations in various fields...