Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, has renewed its successful partnership with the Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel, and Badminton Federation by sponsoring the Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel tournament in April, 2025. The tournament is scheduled to be held at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex from April 14 to 19.
Qatar’s Public Works Authority will close the right turn at Bani Hajer Interchange for motorists coming from Al Rayyan Al Jadeed Street, towards Khalifa Boulevard, for limited periods over three days. While the interchange will be closed from 2am to 6am on March 26 and 27, it will remain closed from 3am to 7am on March 28.
Qatar Charity, as part of its Ramadan campaign ‘Giving Lives On,’ will host the ‘27th Night Challenge’ — a YouTube fundraising event — on Wednesday, March 26, under the slogan ‘Rebuilding Hope.’ The event aims to raise QAR40m to support rebuilding 1,500 homes in Syria, thereby enabling displaced families to return to a safer, more stable environment.
Quest Esports has announced the appointment of Faisal Khalid as Chairman of its Board — an appointment that further cements Qatari leadership at the heart of the organization, marking a pivotal moment in its evolution and a significant milestone for Qatar’s private esports sector. A well-recognized figure in the esports world, Faisal Khalid is a founding member and the first Secretary General of the Qatar Esports Federation.
Qatar has seen some positive economic developments in recent years, helping the country make significant progress in the 2025 Index of Economic Freedom, issued by the Heritage Foundation. Qatar was ranked 27th among 184 nations, scoring the highest in the tax burden (99.9%) metric, followed by fiscal health (96.2%), trade freedom (81.6%), and government spending (78.1%), among others.
The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) said the country is expected to be affected by fresh to strong northwesterly winds starting Sunday, March 23, and lasting until Wednesday. These winds may cause dusty conditions and reduced visibility, with a significant drop in temperatures also expected.
Qatar thrashed North Korea 5-1 in a Group A game of the AFC Asian Qualifiers at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on Thursday to keep their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive. Captain Akram Afif played the role of playmaker to perfection, helping his team earn a comprehensive win.
Qatar’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced the value of Zakat Al Fitr for the year 1446 AH. The ministry set the value at 2.5 kg of rice, equivalent to QAR15 when paid in cash. It will then be distributed as food to the needy within Qatar at the appropriate time.
Hamad International Airport has officially completed its large-scale expansion with the launch of Concourses D and E, increasing its passenger capacity to over 65 million annually. This milestone enhances travel efficiency, strengthens Doha’s status as a major global aviation hub, and introduces advanced smart technology for seamless passenger experiences.
The Qatar Calendar House announced that March 30, 2025, was expected to be the first day of Eid al-Fitr 1446 AH. The QCH said the announcement was based on astronomical calculations conducted by its specialists.
Qatar Museums announced that the second edition of the Design Doha Biennale will run from April 16 to June 30, 2026. The event will reinforce the city’s position as a global design and creativity hub. Design Doha’s Exhibition Open Call will invite visionary curators to shape the narrative of contemporary design.
Qatar Charity, as part of its Ramadan campaign ‘Giving Lives On,’ is continuing with the ‘Mobile Iftar’ project, which provides ready-to-eat meals to drivers at various locations, enabling them to break their fast with the Maghrib call to prayer. The project aims to provide Iftar for 2,000 fasting individuals every day and 60,000 people throughout the blessed month.
Qatar’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) said thousands of fasting people were flocking to its Iftar tents every day, amidst an atmosphere of faith imbued with bonds of fraternity and compassion. Awqaf is also organising lectures to raise people’s awareness about religious matters and enhance correct Islamic values.
Qatar Central Bank announced that this year’s Eidiya ATM service will start functioning today, March 16. The Eidiya ATM, which allows users to withdraw money in smaller denominations of QAR5, QAR10, QAR50, and QAR100, will be available in 10 locations this year.
On Friday, hundreds of children came together to celebrate Garangao in different parts of the country, marking the half-way point of the Holy month of Ramadan. The age-old tradition is held on the 15th night of Ramadan, encouraging children to continue fasting throughout the holy month while rewarding them for their dedication.
The country’s Ministry of Municipality is gearing up to open more public parks in the country, eventually taking the number to 160. Qatar currently has 122 public parks, across different municipalities, with a total area of 2.6 million square meters. The total number of parks, squares, and corniches stands at 151, with a total area of 3.19 million square meters.
During Ramadan, several organisations across the country host sports events for their staff and the public. This year, too, numerous tournaments are ongoing around Qatar. Those organised by Aspire Zone foundation and Qatar Sports For All Federation have attracted many participants.
Senior Hamas official Abdul Rahman Shadid said a fresh round of Gaza ceasefire talks have begun in Doha. He said the Palestinian resistance movement was approaching the negotiations ‘positively and responsibly.’ Israel has also sent a team of negotiators for the ceasefire talks.
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