Update: At least 4 killed in gas explosion near Landmark Mall
QTV is reporting that at least 4 people have been killed in a gas explosion near Doha's Landmark Mall.
Gas explosion near Landmark Mall
This morning a gas cylinder exploded at Hala Istanbul Restaurant near Landmark Mall.
Official Bank Holiday
Sunday 2 March 2014 is an Official Bank Holiday and most of the banks and financial centers including Qatar Financial Center (QFC) will be
Temporary closure from Sheraton R/A to Post Office Signal
Ashghal has announced a temporary closure on the Corniche Street from Sheraton Roundabout to the Post Office signalised junctions, for 9 days start
Qatar to spend $45bn on tourism by 2030
By 2030, up to $45bn will be spent to boost tourism in Qatar in anticipation of more than 7mn international travellers visiting the country every y
Construction to begin on new zoo this year
Qatar will have a world-leading zoo by 2017, featuring safaris, an elephant walk-way over Al Waab Street and a seven-star tree-top hotel which wil
Food outlets face stiffer penalties for violations
Tougher penalties have been introduced in Qatar for food outlets that violate the monitoring law.
QITCOM returns on 26th May 2014 at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC)
Qatar’s largest ICT event QITCOM returns on 26th May 2014 at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The three-day event is organised by fischerAp
Barwa Al Baraha to accommodate 24,000 workers this year
The Barwa Al Baraha mega project will be ready to accommodate 24,000 workers by the third quarter of this year, project manager Engineer Abdulla Hi
Ooredoo accuses ictQatar of bias over 4G adverts
Ooredoo has openly questioned a decision of ictQatar, the telecommunications regulator, to remove all advertisements for Oreedoo’s ongoing ‘4G For
International Equestrian Sword Festival gets off to a glittering start
The opening ceremony of HH The Emir 23
Qatar's mandatory military service programme begins next week
Mandatory military service for Qatari male graduates is set to begin, with the registration date already set for Sunday, February 23.
Prince Charles visits Qatar
Prince Charles has arrived in Doha for a short visit, after spending a few days in Saudi Arabia.
Qatari Scholars slam Danish ban on halal slaughter
Several Qatar-based scholars have criticised the ban by Denmark on religious slaughter of animals for production of Halal and kosher meat.
Qatar official says death rate of Indian workers is normal
A Qatar human rights body has said the reported deaths of 478 Indian workers in Qatar during the last two years was "normal", a figure that another
More than 450 Indian migrants dead in Qatar over past 2 years
More than 450 Indian migrants working in Qatar have died in the last two years, The Times of India has reported.
Nepalese forum: Guardian fabricated Qatar report
A respected human rights organisation in Nepal has dismissed a recent report by the Guardian newspaper as completely baseless.
Windy and dusty weather hits Doha
Warnings of strong winds and high seas have been issued by the Qatar Met Office, with dusty weather inshore as well.
Qatar to spend over QR87bn on infrastructure this year
Qatar is expected to witness a significant rise in project activity this year, especially the infrastructure sector, with contract awards anticipat
Rains expected across Qatar later today
Mercury is expected to fall in Qatar as the weather bureau has predicted light or scattered rains by late tonight.
Ashghal announces Phase II of Jaidah Flyover roadworks
Ashghal will partially close the Phase-2 of Jaidah flyover for two weeks from Saturday.
Mickey’s Music Festival wows Doha crowds
The curtain for the highly anticipated Disney Live!
Non-payment of salary a crime - Qatar's Human Rights body
Employers who default in payment of workers’ salaries should be charged with committing a serious offence and punished accordingly, Qatar’s human r
Qatar to introduce strict cyber laws
The Advisory Council that approved Qatar’s draft law on combating cyber crime", with some amendments, has recommended an extensive media campaign
Passengers complain about parking at arrivals terminal
Passengers have been complaining about the temporary double-deck parking facility at the arrivals terminal of Doha International Airport.