According to the annual ‘Cost of Living Rankings of Cities for 2024’ by Mercer, one of the world’s best financial services consulting companies, Doha has the second lowest cost of living ranking among all Gulf cities. Overall, Doha placed 121st among 226 cities from across five continents.
Government initiatives include a ban on outdoor work from 10 am to 3.30 pm effective from June 1 to September 15, 2024, as per Ministerial Resolution No. 17 of 2021.
The Qatari Hajj Mission is pressing ahead with its unwavering support for Qatari pilgrims during the Hajj season in coordination with Qatari Hajj campaigns and other relevant authorities. All units affiliated with the Qatari mission are taking measures to streamline Qatari pilgrims’ performance of Hajj rituals and their safe return.
The Women’s Circle — an experience by Sheraton Grand Doha x Anahi — successfully hosted a transformative event featuring over 60 women from diverse backgrounds to join in an enriching and empowering experience. The event proved to be one filled with wisdom, celebration, joy, and empowerment.
The General Directorate of Endowments, working under Qatar’s Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, distributed 4,500 gifts to children as part of its ‘Joy of Eid’ campaign. The gifts were distributed across 30 Eid prayer grounds around the country, with the support of the Waqf Fund for Family and Childhood.
HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani performed Eid Al Adha prayers, along with citizens, at the Lusail Prayer Ground on Sunday morning. He then met with top officials and well-wishers at the Lusail Palace. He will continue to meet well-wishers in the afternoon.
Pilgrims from Qatar, traveling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj, have settled in at the sacred hill of Mount Arafat for intense, day-long worship and reflection. After sunset, the pilgrims will depart to Muzdalifah, where they will take part in the sunset and evening prayers before spending the night and heading to Mina to stone the Great Jamarat of Aqaba.
With Eid holidays starting, there are many places to explore in Qatar. While the country reserves at least some public spots exclusively for families, there is enough and more to satiate every explorer’s curiosity. Qatar Living takes a look at some places where bachelors and those without families can visit during these holidays.
Spending your Eid holidays in Qatar? You're in for a treat with a mix of events and attractions that are perfect for the whole family. From interesting immersive experiences to theme park adventures, Qatar offers many exciting options to celebrate Eid.
The Amiri Diwan has announced the dates of holidays for Eid Al Adha, which the country will celebrate on June 16. Holidays for ministries, other government entities, and public institutions will begin on Sunday, June 16, and end on Thursday, June 20. The employees should return to work on Sunday, June 23.
The second edition of the popular Qatar Toy Festival will be held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre from July 15 to August 14, announced Visit Qatar. The event’s inaugural edition, which attracted over 75,000 visitors, was a huge hit. More international toy brands are also expected to be featured this year.
With Eid Al Adha holidays and summer breaks fast approaching, the Hamad International Airport (HIA) is gearing up for an influx of passengers. The peak rush for departures is expected to start on June 13, with more arrivals expected to begin starting June 20. The HIA has issued a few instructions to passengers on how to manage their trips better.
Mowasalat (Karwa), was awarded first place in the Initiatives Category (Outstanding Sustainable Transport Award) at the 2024 Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport, one of the world’s leading recognitions for encouraging efforts to achieve sustainability. The award honours best practices and approaches that elevate environmental, economic, and social sustainability to the highest levels in the road and transport sectors.
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