Reporter/ Sachin Kumar

Qatar receives record number of cruise tourists 02 Jun 2019 - 09:31 am

Doha: Qatar’s tourism sector witnessed visitors boom in the last season as Doha Port welcomed a record number of passengers in the 2018-19...

Qatari ports see strong growth in first quarter 01 Jun 2019 - 09:51 am

Doha: Qatar’s maritime sector has delivered strong performance in the first quarter of this year. Hamad Port, Ruwais Port, and Doha Port have...

MOTC launches medical examination, certificate services for seafarers 30 May 2019 - 09:38 am

Doha: The Ministry of Transport and Communications yesterday signed a memorandum of cooperation with Al Ahmadani Medical Centre for medical examinations and medical...

Airfares soar ahead of Eid and summer vacations 28 May 2019 - 08:53 am

Doha: Residents who haven't booked tickets yet to visit Europe or other popular destination during Eid holidays are likely to miss the bus...

IPO of Baladna expected in last quarter of 2019 26 May 2019 - 09:23 am

Doha: The much-awaited initial public offering (IPO) of Baladna Food Industries, Qatar’s largest producer of fresh dairy, is expected to hit the stock...

Hamad International Airport floats tenders for third phase of expansion 22 May 2019 - 08:22 am

Doha: Hamad International Airport (HIA) has floated the tenders for the third phase of the expansion of the airport, which will be completed...

QFFD provides QR8.15bn in aid to several countries 21 May 2019 - 09:04 am

Doha: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has provided QR8.15bn aid to several countries around the world since 2015, said a senior official of...

Doha Metro sets record ridership on Amir Cup final 19 May 2019 - 08:23 am

Doha: The Doha Metro set a new ridership record on the day of Amir Cup final as it carried over 68,000 people on...

Doha Metro to boost real estate sector 15 May 2019 - 08:58 am

Doha: The Doha Metro project will further boost the country’s real estate sector. The areas closer to the metro stations are likely to...

Successful hosting of ACD reflects Qatar’s leadership in multilateral diplomacy 14 May 2019 - 08:11 am

Doha: The successful hosting of the 16th ministerial meeting of the Asian Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) and its fruitful outcome reflects the leadership of...

Malls, retail outlets can remain open 24 hours during Ramadan 10 May 2019 - 09:24 am

Residents in Qatar will be able to shop for longer duration during Ramadan as the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced yesterday that...

Technology makes Doha Metro travel easy 09 May 2019 - 08:56 am

Doha: Qatar Rail has launched a special mobile application for metro services to encourage individuals to register, create an account, and link their...

Doha Metro embarks on its historic journey 09 May 2019 - 08:02 am

Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) created history by launching preview service for the first part of the Doha Metro’s Red Line yesterday. The...

Doha Metro to revolutionise travel experience from today 08 May 2019 - 08:54 am

Doha: As Doha Metro Red Line South is set to start operations today, it will revolutionise the way people move around Doha and...

Doha Metro Red Line South starts from tomorrow 07 May 2019 - 08:01 am

The Ministry of Transport and Communications announced yesterday that the Doha Metro Red Line South will start its initial operation for the public...

Blockade imposed on Qatar is an obstacle for regional engagement 02 May 2019 - 08:47 am

Doha: The unjust blockade imposed on Qatar by siege countries is an obstacle for regional cooperation, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of...

Asian countries need to deepen cooperation: FM 02 May 2019 - 07:49 am

Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said yesterday that Asian countries need...

Doha declaration welcomes Qatar’s offer to host Third ACD Summit 02 May 2019 - 07:47 am

Doha: The 16th Ministerial Meeting of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) yesterday adopted the Doha Declaration that welcomed the proposal submitted by the State...