Calls to stop tobacco use by schoolchildren
Several sociologists and educationists have urged the authorities to take firm action against those who bring and sell chewing tobacco to schoolchi
More hot and humid days to come
The weather is expected to continue to be hot and humid over the next five days at least, forecasters said yesterday.
Villaggio evacuate shoppers after fire alarm
Shoppers crowding Villaggio Mall were evacuated after a fire alarm went off in its precincts yesterday, reports Al Sharq.
Municipality: Check meat freshness before buying
The Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning has launched a massive awareness campaign, urging people to check the freshness of meat and fish be
Misleading speed limit sign on Najma Street
Motorists have raised concern over a “misleading” speed limit signage along the Najma Street, which they said could be a potential road hazard.
Qatar to help rebuild Gaza Strip
Qatar has voiced its full readiness to contribute to reconstruction of the war-ravaged Gaza Strip following the ceasefire agreement reached in Cair
Qatar CID arrests 35 men for blackmailing
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested more than 35 men working in mobile sales and service shops for blackmailing their customers, e
Al Markhiyah R/A transformation almost done
Two new signalised intersections on the road leading to the north — Al Markhiya and Dahl Al Hamam — will open for traffic on Sunday morning, the Pu
Most students want Education City to be no-smoking zone
Majority of students in the Education City have suggested that Qatar Foundation (QF) should be made a no-smoking zone.
Education City mourns death of Cornell student
It is a sad day at Education City (EC).
Council member calls for law to control rent hike
With authorities intensifying efforts to strictly implement the ban on
Fire doused at former Civil Defense building
HMC receives a few dozen heat exhaustion cases
The Emergency Department at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) has received between 30 and 40 heat exhaustion cases daily during the last week.
Qatar Career Fair launches Summer Career Camp
Qatar Career Fair, a member of Qatar Foundation, yesterday launched its second Summer Career Camp for Qatari students although its annual recruitme
Pakistani student develops social media analysis tool
A university student in Qatar has developed an application that works as a Twitter Sentiment Classification system and automatically assigns feelin
Qatar should plant more trees and plants, say locals
A number of citizens have called on the government to intensify its efforts to plant more trees in residential and public areas, as well as along m
Private sectors look to reinforce Qatarisation
To reinforce the ambitious Qatarisation process in the private sector, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has set up a special committee.
Lusail City - 2022 World Cup city rises in the desert
If you're trying to create the perfect 21st-century city, it helps to start with a blank slate.
SEC warn students against false scholarships
The Supreme Education Council (SEC) has warned Qatari students not to get misled by institutions claiming to be authorised to provide scholarships
Ban on food products from Ebola-hit countries
Qatar has banned import of all sorts of food and meat products from Ebola-hit West African countries, according to a senior health expert.
Complaints against taxi drivers resurface
Complaints from passengers against taxi drivers are once again in the spotlight.
Changes to kafala system to take time
The enactment of Qatar’s much-awaited new sponsorship law will take time, but will not be delayed for long.
ALS Ice bucket challenges in Qatar
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge trend has finally reached Qatar.
Sponsorship: Good news for expats in offing
Increase of 39% for ultra-luxury Rolls-Royce sales
Rolls-Royce has announced a 39% increase in sales of its ultra-luxury vehicles, with strong customer demand for Wraith, Ghost Series II and the Pha