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Saad Balaa star sighted, signaling last days of cold temperatures before spring 22 Feb 2025 - 08:14 pm

Doha, Qatar: Tonight marks the first sighting of the astronomical star 'Saad Al-Balaa' (Epsilon Aquarii), signaling the end of the winter season and...

VIDEO: Nearly 15 tonnes of tobacco seized by Qatar Customs 22 Feb 2025 - 05:58 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Customs Department at Hamad Port and the southern ports successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle banned tobacco. This came after...

Hamas releases three more Israeli detainees in phase one ceasefire exchange 22 Feb 2025 - 04:05 pm

UPDATE:The Israeli military says it has been informed by the Red Cross that the sixth captive, Hisham al-Sayed, has been handed over to...

Qatar strengthens global influence, ranks 22nd in Soft Power Index 2025 22 Feb 2025 - 02:48 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has secured 22nd place globally and third in the Arab World in the Global Soft Power Index 2025, which evaluates...

Temperatures to drop starting Monday due to strong winds 21 Feb 2025 - 05:27 pm

Doha, Qatar: Fresh to strong northwesterly winds are expected starting Monday night, February 24, until the rest of the week. According to a...

Qatar Meteorology forecasts cold nights during weekend 20 Feb 2025 - 03:39 pm

Doha, Qatar: Cold nights this weekend, along with mild weather and scattered clouds during the daytime, according to the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD)....

Partial road closure on Messaimeer Interchange announced 18 Feb 2025 - 03:27 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced a partial closure at the Messaimeer Interchange. The number of lanes will be reduced to...

New distinctive vehicle numbers to be auctioned through Sooum app 18 Feb 2025 - 01:01 pm

Doha: The General Directorate of Traffic in accordance with the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced a new auction of distinctive vehicle registration...

Qatari private company warned for violating Commercial Companies Law 17 Feb 2025 - 12:39 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued an official warning against a company for violating the Commercial Companies Law. The...

India rolls out e-Visa facilities for Qatari nationals: Embassy 16 Feb 2025 - 06:15 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of India in Qatar has announced that e-Visa facilities for Qatar nationals begin rolling out. In a statement shared...

Scattered rain forecasted during weekend: Qatar Meteorology 13 Feb 2025 - 05:59 pm

Doha: Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) on Thursday warned of strong winds and high seas this weekend. The weather is expected to be hazy...

Doha Metro announces Metrolink service update 13 Feb 2025 - 12:56 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Rail has announced that on February 14, 2025, Metrolink bus route M316 in Doha will change its starting point from...

Environment Ministry records violations in desert areas 12 Feb 2025 - 10:24 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, in cooperation with the Environmental Security Department of the Internal Security Forces (Lekhwiya), carried...

Indian businessman passes away in Doha 12 Feb 2025 - 12:09 pm

Doha, Qatar: Expatriate Indian businessman and Senior Vice President of Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) Qatar State Committee, K Mohammed Easa, passed away...

Ministry of Interior working hours on National Sport Day 10 Feb 2025 - 11:52 pm

Doha, Qatar: On the occasion of National Sport Day on February 11 (official holiday), the Ministry of Interior has announced the working hours...

Qatar beaches ready to welcome visitors during National Sport Day 10 Feb 2025 - 04:27 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality announced on Monday special preparations at Qatar’s beaches to accommodate visitors on National Sports Day. According to...

Weather forecast for National Sport Day 10 Feb 2025 - 02:15 pm

Doha: Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) announced the weather forecast for National Sport Day on Tuesday, February 11. Weather during National Sport Day will...

Qatar Central Bank announces holiday for National Sport Day 10 Feb 2025 - 09:05 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) hasannounced a holiday on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. All financial institutions will be closed during the mentioned...