Traffic diversion at Umm Ethnaitain interchange
As part of the North Road enhancement project, the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) will close the Umm Ethnaitain interchange exit heading north on
140 breast cancer cases detected in Qatar since 2010
Complaints about laborers in residential areas
Some residents of Umm Salal have urged the authorities to deal with the issue of houses in residential neighbourhoods being used as accommodation f
Al Jazeera presenter gets 15 year sentence in Egypt
A criminal court in Cairo yesterday sentenced in absentia Ahmed Mansour, a presenter on Al Jazeera Arabic to 15 years in jail on charges of torturi
Qataris prefer government jobs over private sector
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has a long list of Qatari job-seekers who want to land government jobs.
Experts discourage use of plastic containers for hot food
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) experts have warned that the use of non-stick cookware at high temperatures and heating/storing hot food and drinks
SEC puts an end to schools bullying parents over uniforms
The Supreme Education Council (SEC) has banned all private schools and kindergartens from getting involved in the sale and distribution of school u
Katara launch initiative to giveaway books to readers
Katara Cultural Village will launch a new initiative, which involves collecting donated books and giving them to those who love to read for free, n
Ministry set up patrols to curb begging
The Ministry of Interior’s anti-begging cell has set up patrol teams of 48 public security personnel, both men and women, to curb the phenomenon an
Heart problems second most lethal disease in Qatar
Heart-related diseases and blood clotting are the second largest cause of deaths in Qatar, claiming 24 percent of total deaths in Qatar, a senior m
Overflowing sewer in Industrial Area pose health hazards
Foul water overflowing from a sewer beside Street 23 of Doha’s Industrial Area could potentially pose a serious health hazard to residents or indiv
Former Italian footballer voices support for Qatar 2022
Former Italian midfielder Gennaro Gattuso joined the chorus of footballers backing the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, saying not a single criticism
Qatar was a major tourist destination this Eid
Eid Al Adha shows and activities organised by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) made the country a major tourist destination during Eid, say tourists f
More rain and thunder likely today in some areas
Some areas in the north are expected to witness rains today as well, the weather bureau said.
Seasonal fresh vegetable market to reopen in December
Starting from December, Al Wakra will hold a seasonal fresh vegetables market three times a week.
Rain and thunder likely in some areas of Qatar
Some areas in the country could likely witness rains accompanied with thunder today, according to the weather bureau.
UAE asked to be transparent about Qatari duo arrest
A UK-based Arab human rights body has urged the United Arab Emirates to disclose the whereabouts of two Qatari nationals who were taken into custod
Beach visitors moan over lack of facilities
People who visited some of the country’s beaches to celebrate Eid Al Adha were disappointed at the lack of basic facilities like toilets and cafete
Hospital received 1400 cases of injuries yesterday
The Emergency Department at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) yesterday treated 10 people injured in minor road accidents.
iPark visitors unhappy with slow and unstable internet access
Several people visiting public parks in Qatar say that accessing the free Internet is often not easy, according to a report on
Filipino family and guests killed in ghastly accident
A Doha-based Filipino family of three and their two guests on a visit from Saudi Arabia were the five victims of the
Around 65,000 animals sacrificed this Eid Al Adha
Some 65,000 animals worth QR81.25m were sacrificed during the four days of Eid Al Adha, according to Qatar Meat and Livestock Company (Widam).
Expat dies after being crashed between two trucks
A 26-year-old Indian expat has died in a road accident when his car got sandwiched between two trailers on the Wakrah-Corniche road.
Qatar climbers support ROTA by climbing Kilimanjaro
Twelve young climbers fundraise for ROTA by climbing the highest mountain in Africa.
Remember Your Brethren - Kashmir's Unimaginable devastation
Eid-ul-Azha this year has followed immediately in the wake of an unprecedented devastation wrought by the worst floods in the state in living memor