Reporter/ Marivie Alabanza

Measures in place to deliver carbon neutral World Cup 05 Feb 2022 - 08:57 am

Doha: Qatar with its determination to host carbon neutral FIFA World Cup in 2022 has taken a number of measures starting from building...

Vaccination significantly reduces ICU admissions 03 Feb 2022 - 08:23 am

The extensive vaccination drive has helped greatly in bringing down significantly the COVID-19 infection cases in intensive care units (ICUs) during third wave...

Non-NATO ally status to enhance bilateral partnership: FM 02 Feb 2022 - 08:04 am

The announcement of US President Joe Biden of designating Qatar as a major non-NATO ally will reflect enhancing further ties between the two...

Students return to in-person classes under strict measures to prevent spread of COVID-19 31 Jan 2022 - 08:16 am

Under strict adherence to COVID-19 prevention protocols, schools operating across the country yesterday received students for in-person classes. The Ministry of Education and...

Kahramaa accomplishes 80% of its ‘smart’ target 29 Jan 2022 - 08:20 am

Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has completed 80 percent of its ambitious project which aims to turn the corporation into ‘smart’...

Indian Embassy marks 73rd Republic Day 27 Jan 2022 - 08:58 am

The 73rd Republic Day of India was marked at the Embassy of India in Doha yesterday, with great fervour and enthusiasm while strictly...

Qatar tops Arab world in food security 27 Jan 2022 - 08:41 am

Doha: Qatar has been ranked number one in Arab countries in the Global Food Security Index (GFSI) 2021, issued by UK- based the...

Endowment funds support education, healthcare for tens of thousands 26 Jan 2022 - 08:52 am

Over 13,000 students benefited from ‘Taa’hud’ platform for teaching Holy Quran virtually last year. The programme was supported by Endowment Fund for Holy...

Ministry opens registration for visits to nature reserves 25 Jan 2022 - 08:37 am

Doha: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Department of Nature Reserves, has opened registration for visiting nature reserves scattered...

Fahes Industrial Area center capacity increased to 1,000 vehicles a day 24 Jan 2022 - 08:19 am

The capacity at Vehicles’ Technical Inspection Center (Fahes) at Industrial Area has increased to 1,000 light vehicles daily after the center underwent renovation....

3,000 eco-friendly buses to ferry fans during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 23 Jan 2022 - 08:45 am

As many as 3,000 buses complying to global specifications of environmental protection, including 25 percent electric buses, will be deployed to ferry the...

DIBF 2022 succeeds in drawing large number of visitors, stalls 23 Jan 2022 - 08:41 am

Witnessing a massive success in terms of visitors’ interest and number of diverse cultural activities, the 31st Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) 2022...

Temperatures to drop below 8 degree Celsius this week: Forecast 19 Jan 2022 - 08:49 am

Qatar Meteorology Department has forecast the cold spell reaching less than 8 degree Celsius, especially in northern parts and remote areas of the...

Qatar’s hospitality sector fast embraces sustainable practices 16 Jan 2022 - 08:42 am

Doha: Enhancing sustainability drive in hospitality sector, 20 more hotels registered with Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) programme are set to obtain Green...

Kahramaa smart meters restore power remotely in five minutes 15 Jan 2022 - 08:16 am

Doha: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has said that the smart meters started supporting the system to restore electricity of customers...

Qatar's largest book fair opens with 845 pavilions 14 Jan 2022 - 10:43 am

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani inaugurated the 31st Doha International Book Fair...

15th Education Excellence Award 2022 winners named 13 Jan 2022 - 09:00 am

The Organising Committee of Education Excellence Award yesterday announced 72 winners of 15th Education Excellence Award 2022. A total of 267 candidates participated...

MoPH keeps enough beds ready for COVID-19 cases 12 Jan 2022 - 08:23 am

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has provided enough hospital beds to accommodate growing number of COVID-19 patients fuelled by Omicron, the fast-spreading...