In pictures: Qatar's new airport opens after much delay
After much delay and anticipation, Hamad International Airport opened yesterday and began passenger operations. Here is our picture story.
50% increase in diesel prices
Diesel prices have been increased from QR1 to QR1.50 that became effective yesterday.
HIA has begun passenger operations
Hamad Interntional Airport has fi
Rains forecast in some areas
The Meteorology Department has forecast relatively hot weather today with chances of rain in some areas.
Dog Death by a Lawyer
Two key roads now open to public
The Jassim Bin Mohammed Street and two lanes of Al Rayyan Road are now open to traffic, the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced yesterday.
New law on sponsorship likely in May
The new sponsorship law that expatriates have been eagerly looking forward to anticipating major changes, are expected to be issued any tim
Housing allowance highest in Qatar
With rents rising at an unprecedented pace in Qatar, housing allowance by companies to employees have also surged.
US couple appeals jail senctence over daughter's death in Qatar
A US couple initially accused in Qatar of starving their adopted daughter to death in order to sell her organs has appealed their conviction on red
Bank makes million-riyal mistake
A court has penalised a bank for taking out QR1mn from one of its customers’ account “by mistake”, the local Arrayah daily reported.
BBC asks: Has wealth made Qatar happy?
Oil and gas have made Qatar the richest country in the world - rich enough to be ready, apparently, to spend $200bn (£120bn) on stadiums and infras
20 percent of companies violate labour laws
About 80 percent of the companies are abiding by the Labour law and the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs geared up to make those left behind c
Sheika al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani: The World's 100 Most Influential People
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Over 2,500 drivers ran red lights last month
Running a red light in Qatar is expensive - at least QR5,000 (around $1,400) - but over 2,500 drivers in March alone were registered committing thi
Bakery closed, named and put to shame
The Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning has begun naming and shaming eating outlets that are found violating health and safety rules.
Cyber threats decreasing in Qatar
Use of latest technology and rising awareness about data breaches in Qatar have helped control cyber threats, the Minister of Communications and I
Hamad International Airport - all you need to know
Hamad International Airport (HIA) is the world's newest aviation hub, a world class facility that is set to exceed expectations and redefine the pa
Qatari initiative enrols over 2 million out of school kids
Educate A Child (EAC), a Qatari initiative to reach marginalised children, has enrolled more than two million Out Of School children in primary edu
Construction of East West Corridor road started
Ashghal announced that construction has begun on the new East West Corridor road, described as Qatar’s widest,
Eateries penalized for deceiving customers
Next time you sit down for a meal at your favourite restaurant and order fish, be careful: It could be a cheap variety being passed off as an expen
Windmill's In Doha
New Windmill's is going to be soon a attraction of Doha ( E- ring road - Near Kharma office )
Wage Protection System to ensure salary payment
The government’s plans to make sure that all workers in the country are paid their wages through bank transfers are being implemented in three phas
Qatar statistics for March
A total of 2,598 vehicles were caught jumping traffic lights in Qatar last month while the number of traffic violations recorded during the period
Rumours spreading about sponsorship changes
Rumours that the government will make an important announcement next month on amendments to Qatar’s sponsorship law have kindled hope as well as ca
Friday is going to be a hot day
The Meteorology Department has forecast a significant rise in temperature today.