Qatar / Transport

Mowasalat launches Karwa Academy keeping abreast of technological advancements 04 Jun 2024 - 08:21 am

Doha: In a bid to enhance driving and safety standards employing modern technologies in training, Mowasalat (Karwa) yesterday officially launched its new Karwa...

Qatar Airways in talks for major Airbus A350, Boeing 777X order 03 Jun 2024 - 08:54 pm

Doha, Qatar: Bloomberg News reported yesterday, June 2, that Qatar Airways is in talks with plane makers Airbus and Boeing, and is close...

Qatar Airways inaugurates first direct flight to Tashkent, Uzbekistan 02 Jun 2024 - 11:12 pm

Tashkent: Mohamed bin Faleh Al Hajri, In Charge of Managing Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), inaugurated on Sunday, June 2, the first direct...

Qatar Airways touches down for first time in Kinshasa 02 Jun 2024 - 10:31 am

Kinshasa, Congo: Qatar Airways has opened up a new gateway in Africa, connecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with Europe, the...

Drivers to get 50% discount on traffic fines starting today, June 1 01 Jun 2024 - 11:41 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior directive to halve the traffic violation fines will be effective today, June 1, 2024. A 50% discount...

Restriction on movement of trucks and large buses within Doha: Traffic Department 01 Jun 2024 - 09:01 am

Doha, Qatar: Movement of trucks, and buses with more than 25 passengers within Doha city have been restricted during rush hour and prohibited...

Partial night-time closures on Corniche Street for three weeks 30 May 2024 - 11:03 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced today, May 30, that it will implement a partial closure along Al Corniche Street every...

Ministry of Transport launches fresh seafarer affairs digital services 30 May 2024 - 09:16 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has launched a new package of digital maritime services related to seafarer affairs as the Ministry...

Qatar Airways Cargo transports six young rescued lions to Africa 28 May 2024 - 01:54 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Cargo recently assisted Animal Defenders International in transporting six young lions from the illegal wildlife trade to the ADI...

Traffic Dept intensifies monitoring of wrong overtaking 28 May 2024 - 08:16 am

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Traffic at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has intensified monitoring of wrong overtaking of vehicles by installing...

All new road projects to have pedestrian and cycling tracks 27 May 2024 - 08:24 am

Doha, Qatar: All new road project designs will have pedestrian and cycling tracks to promote non-motorized mode of transportation and micro-mobility options like...

Karwa Taxi now accessible through Uber app 26 May 2024 - 06:52 pm

Doha, Qatar: Mowasalat Co. (Karwa) and Uber on Sunday announced a strategic partnership to bring Karwa Taxis to the Uber platform, in a...

Interior Ministry issues clarification on seat belt traffic violation 26 May 2024 - 03:08 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) issued a clarification regarding seat belt traffic violations. In a social media announcement, the Ministry stated...

Ashghal inaugurates 5km-long Street 33 in Industrial Area 25 May 2024 - 12:35 pm

Doha, Qatar: Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announces the inauguration of Street 33 in Industrial Area with a length of 5km after upgrading and...

Over 2,700 transactions conducted by MoT’s land transport sector in Q1 25 May 2024 - 08:53 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has been on the global transportation map as the country has achieved great strides in its transportation and mobility sector....

Qatar, Trinidad and Tobago sign air services agreement 24 May 2024 - 10:19 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Trinidad and Tobago signed an air services agreement yesterday. The agreement was signed by Minister of Transport H E...

Hamad International Airport hits 50 million passengers in a year milestone 23 May 2024 - 10:57 pm

Doha, Qatar: Hamad International Airport (DOH) is proud to announce a significant milestone, having served over 50 million passengers in a rolling 12-month...