Reporter/ Sanaullah Ataullah

Kahramaa intensifies Tarsheed inspections; Up to QR10,000 fine for wasting electricity 15 Nov 2016 - 10:54 pm

The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has launched a massive drive to enforce the Tarsheed law which bans wastage of electricity...

Fog hits visibility in some areas 13 Nov 2016 - 11:16 pm

Doha: A dense fog blanketed the country yesterday, with the Met Office forecasting the weather condition to continue for two more days. The...

Local produce brings down vegetable prices 13 Nov 2016 - 08:22 am

Doha: Local agricultural produce is giving tough competition to the imported ones at Doha Central Market. The locally produced vegetable and fruits have...

New Umrah visa fee hits some pilgrims 11 Nov 2016 - 11:02 pm

As Umrah season has begun, many aspriing pilgrims will have to spend more, with a revised visa fee of QR2,000 approximately for those...

All buildings to get smart meters 08 Nov 2016 - 11:43 pm

Doha: All new projects and buildings in the country will get smart electricity meters while all the old meters in buildings will be...

3,483 licences issued for donation drive 05 Nov 2016 - 09:42 pm

Qatar’s Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) issued 3,483 licences to local charity and humanitarian organizations for collecting donations and implementing charity projects...

New items draw customers to farmers' market 05 Nov 2016 - 12:17 am

With the increase in varieties of vegetables at farmers' markets, the number of visitors have also increased giving relief to agricultural producers and...

MIA Park market helps families increase income 02 Nov 2016 - 11:42 pm

The weekly community bazaar at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is helping bring additional income to many families. A number of women...

All Woqod service stations get longer hoses 31 Oct 2016 - 01:22 pm

Qatar Fuel (Woqod) said yesterday that it has completed installation of long hoses at all its 19 fuel stations across the country. It...

Shafaf cylinder exchange offer extended until December 31 30 Oct 2016 - 02:00 am

Qatar Fuel Company (Woqod) has extended its offer for customers to exchange the metal LPG cylinders with the light weight Shafaf cylinders, until...

Differences in prices of commodities at outlets 27 Oct 2016 - 12:25 am

DOHA: The weekly comparative price list issued by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce shows huge differences in the prices of commodities at...

More workers at Labour City may get free Wi-Fi 27 Oct 2016 - 12:23 am

DOHA: More workers staying at Labour City in Mesaimeer are expected to get free Wi-Fi service soon. Preparations are currently under way to...

Doha to host GCC Power 2016 conference and exhibition 25 Oct 2016 - 02:49 am

DOHA: With high power consumption in Qatar and other GCC countries, Doha will be hosting the GCC POWER 2016 Conference & Exhibition under...

Fresh farm produce on offer at winter markets; More varieties in November 20 Oct 2016 - 11:59 pm

DOHA: With an extended agricultural season in Qatar this year, lasting eight months, three winter vegetable markets opened yesterday, offering fresh vegetables to...

RAF drive for aid to Syrians and Iraqis during winter 20 Oct 2016 - 12:35 am

DOHA: Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF) has launched a special campaign to provide humanitarian aid to 120,000 people affected...

Prices of kingfish likely to fall significantly 15 Oct 2016 - 02:05 am

DOHA: A significant fall in price of kingfish is being expected in next few days as the ban on catching this particular species...

Some shops still selling hoverboards 12 Oct 2016 - 08:12 am

DOHA: Popular toyshops and commercial outlets in Doha have stopped selling hoverboards over safety concerns. Some shops, however, are still selling them, even...