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Customs thwart attempt to smuggle crystal meth in to Qatar 23 Jul 2020 - 03:36 pm

Doha: The General Authority of Customs seized four packages of crystal meth at Cargo customs. In a video posted on Twitter, Customs announced...

Qatar residents and visitors can apply for 'exceptional entry permit' from August 1 23 Jul 2020 - 10:16 am

Doha: Entry for residents, who are stuck abroad due to COVID-19, to Qatar will be only after obtaining an entry permit through Qatar...

Discover Qatar adds more hotel quarantine options; urges booking only after getting approval to travel 22 Jul 2020 - 10:31 pm

Doha: Discover Qatar has added new hotel options to the list of quarantine hotels available from August 1 for those who will require...

US Embassy in Doha warns against scam calls promising fake scholarships 22 Jul 2020 - 05:21 pm

Doha: The US Embassy in Doha said in statement posted on Twitter that it has been made aware of a recurring fraud scheme...

Scattered rains reported in some parts of Qatar 22 Jul 2020 - 03:24 pm

Doha: Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) reported scattered thunderstorms in southern and western parts of the country, accompanied by strong winds, which lead to...

441 Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths and 450 recoveries in Qatar on July 22 22 Jul 2020 - 03:00 pm

Ministry of Public Health today recorded 441 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 450 people recovered from the virus in the last 24...

MOPH publishes list of low risk countries 22 Jul 2020 - 12:33 am

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health published the list of low-risk countries on it’s website today Government Communications Office had earlier issued Qatar’s...

Scattered rain and strong wind likely tomorrow: Qatar Meteorology Department 21 Jul 2020 - 05:46 pm

Doha: In its weather forecast for tomorrow, Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) said that during daytime it will be hazy and hot weather with...

Qatar reports one death, 393 Covid-19 cases and 409 recoveries on July 21 21 Jul 2020 - 03:15 pm

Ministry of Public Health today recorded 393 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 409 people recovered from the virus in the last 24...

FAHES Centers to resume vehicle inspections next month 21 Jul 2020 - 02:26 pm

Doha: FAHES Centers will resume its normal operations for vehicle inspections in coordination with the Traffic Department starting next month. All centers except...

First batch of HMC medical professionals from India to reach Qatar on Wednesday 21 Jul 2020 - 01:21 pm

Doha: First batch of Hamad Medical Corporation medical professionals, who are stuck in India due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will reach Doha on...

To lift spirits during Covid times, Filipina distributes free cakes 20 Jul 2020 - 04:42 pm

To ease weariness and uplift spirits during the pandemic, a Filipina pastry chef in Qatar has given away more than 1,000 cakes for...

Qatar reports 2 deaths and 389 cases on July 20 20 Jul 2020 - 04:05 pm

Ministry of Public Health today recorded 389 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 405 people recovered from the virus in the last 24...

Aspire Zone re-opens its outdoor venues 19 Jul 2020 - 03:46 pm

Doha: Aspire Zone announced the re-opening of its outdoor venues for 'sports fans and enthusiasts'. According to the phases of the gradual lifting...

Sidra to accept only debit or credit card payment 19 Jul 2020 - 02:55 pm

Doha: Sidra Medicine will accept only debit and credit card payment starting next month. The step has been taken to ensure faster and...

Covid-19 cases dip further in Qatar as 340 people test positive on July 19 19 Jul 2020 - 01:48 pm

Ministry of Public Health today recorded 340 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 354 people recovered from the virus in the last 24...

Fresh dates from local farms to hit market on July 20 18 Jul 2020 - 07:56 pm

The Ministry of Municipality and Environment represented by the Agricultural Affairs Department has announced that fresh dates (locally called Al Rutab) from local...