Qatar Airways to unveil A380 tomorrow at HIA
Qatar Airways has taken delivery of its first A380 superjumbo following a three-month standoff with planemaker Airbus (AIR.PA) over the quality of
Survey: Significant change in spending habits across MENA region
Nearly two-thirds (59%) of luxury spenders in the MENA region are now choosing to spend more of their money on enriching experiences rather than go
Ministry warn car dealerships about following rules
The government has asked automobile agencies to comply with rules that guarantee the protection of consumer rights or face the consequences.
Qatar Emir passes cybercrime law
Qatar has launched a new cybercrime law, aimed at stamping out a number of online threats by issuing penalties for a variety of criminal activities
Qatar issue new cybercrime laws
Qatar yesterday issued a cybercrime prevention law that prescribes punishments for several offences dealing with computers and networks, and crimes
F-Ring road set to open this month
The most-awaited F-Ring Road, which will connect Hamad International Airport (HIA) to merge with the Industrial Area Road, is set to open by mid-Se
Salary transfer to banks to end illegal visa trade
Once the salaries of low-income workers begin to be transferred to banks and exchange houses as planned, the illegal trade in visas will be substan
Activist calls for transparency in death sentence cases
A Doha-based legal and rights activist has suggested that cases of expatriates sentenced to death in a foreign country should be referred to the to
Overhauled C-Ring road opened
The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ yesterday announced opening of the first phase of the C-Ring Road project, a move that will provide relief to
Fire at the Doha Fire Station - again?
Reports are coming in that there is a fire near the Civil Defence R/A - apparently at the Doha Fire Station.
Qatari track-and-field athlete completes astonishing jump
Mutaz Essa Barshim is a 23-year-old Qatari track-and-field athlete who set the world's second-highest high-jump mark of all time with a leap of 2.4
Qatar's labor force to hit 1.7mn by end of 2014
Qatar’s labour force is expected to reach 1.7mn by end-2014, adding 120,000 jobs this year, a QNB study has shown.
Ain Khalid rues absence public transport
Residents and operators of business establishments in Ain Khalid rue the absence of public transport bus service in the area, which they say has li
Traffic chaos on C-Ring Road
There was chaos and confusion after a key stretch of C Ring road — between Ras Abu Aboud and Toyota traffic intersections — was suddenly closed to
Manager accused of stealing secretary's car and home keys
A company manager is accused of stealing the keys of his secretary’s home and renting it out to workers while she was out of Qatar on long leave.
QNL to offer free online access to resources
Qatar National Library (QNL), a member of Qatar Foundation has invited the local population to register freely to access its vast online resources
Committee to monitor safety of gas stations and services
The State Cabinet has decided to set up a committee to assess and regularly monitor the safety of petrol filling and service stations.
Parent's car catch fire in school campus
A car belonging to a parent caught fire at the entrance of a primary school in Doha yesterday.
Fire destroys Karwa buses
Many buses were destroyed in a fire that broke out in the Karwa compound near Abu Hamour yesterday evening.
Looking forward to a windy day?
The weather bureau has forecast strong winds in the country by mid-day today, and said the seas could be rough.
Council call for action against bakeries selling burnt bread
The Central Municipal Council (CMC) has called on the authorities to take action against bakeries selling burnt bread, considering its potential he
Qatar gas reserves could last 156 years
Qatar’s gas reserves would last at least another 156 years at current production rates, a new report has shown.
New facilities near Industrial Area attracting more people
It’s not just “single workers” who are benefiting from new commercial developments in the immediate neighbourhood of the Industrial Area, but a lar
Al Rayyan Stadium R/A removed
As part of its work on Dukhan Highway – Central and to complete roadworks extending from Al Rayyan Stadium Roundabout to Al Shahaniya Interchange,
Airport road diversion removed
The Public Works Authority — Ashghal — has announced the removal of the road diversion on Airport Street in the direction from Doha to Al Wakra.