Shops selling expired items caught
Law enforcement officers at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) have detected five shops that had been selling or using expired products.
Passenger fined for drinking and causing trouble
A Doha Criminal Court has fined a New Zealand national QR3,000 for consuming liquor and disturbing passengers on a Qatar Airways flight.
Orthopaedics Centre closed after fire
Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Bones and Joints Centre, also known as Orthopaedics Centre, in Old Salata in Doha has been closed down until furt
52 endangered reptiles seized at airport
Customs officials at Hamad International Airport have caught a passenger carrying 52 reptiles, including snakes, in bags made of cloth.
Giant Hole appears at ‘World’s End’ Siberia with Video
At 80 metres wide, the sinkhole is believed to be the biggest ever spotted in the country and could be one of the deepest ever recorded in the worl
Traffic department to recruit more policemen
The traffic department hopes to launch a recruitment drive for policemen soon, and may employ expatriates in large numbers.
Qatar to ensure better homes for workers
Heavily reliant on foreign labour, Qatar is taking steps to make sure that workers’ housing accommodations are of global standards.
Salary must be paid in 7 days
Employers would need to transfer the salaries of their workers to their accounts with banks or financial institutions within seven days of the due
Labour force in cultural sector up 7 percent
The labour force in the cultural sector has increased annually by seven percent, according to the report ‘Cultural Statistics 2014 in Qatar.’
US warns Qatar of bogus universities
A US embassy official has cautioned Qatar residents against spurious “America-based” universities that offer onl
QF report recommends online recruitment
Qatar should explore online, government-facilitated recruiting options as an alternative to recruitment agencies in the countr
Labour complaints filing made easier
A long-time demand for a mechanism to help foreign workers file complaints against their employers has been met with the launch of self-service mu
PHOTOS: Qatar show solidarity with Palestine
Several Qatar residents attended the peaceful rally organized at the Palestinian embassy Tuesday evening.
Do Palestine need our Money?
Palestine Childrens are enough strong to stand in front of Israreil Tanks , what they need is not charity from different countries
Firms in Qatar worried by scammers
The latest “scam”, in which the operators of a trading firm allegedly defrauded some suppliers to the tune of millions, has s
Municipality to ensure high meat qulaity
The Doha Municipality has appointed experienced veterinary doctors to examine camels and cows before and after their slaughter, local Arabic daily
Attestation office of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar Changed Location
The attestion office, which was lcoated previously on the C Ring Road has now moved to the Diplomatic compound in the West bay area, which also hou
Worker jailed for 'touching' a girl
A Nepali worker has been sentenced to three years in jail after being convicted by a Doha court of inappropriately ‘touchin
Dusty weather to continue today
Vehicles move on the D-Ring Road with the Doha skyline blanketed by dust yesterday afternoon.
Peaceful rally in Palestine embassy today
A peaceful protest will be organized in front of the Palestinian embassy in the Diplomatic area (near West Bay petrol station) after sunset today f
Workers don't prefer Middle East anymore
Middle East is losing its charm as a preferred destination for migrant workers of major manpower exporting countries in Asia.
No water at Central Market for a month
There is no water at the Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market for more than a month, shopkeepers and workers said.
Inflation in Qatar highest in GCC
The inflation rate in Qatar is the highest among the GCC countries.
Qatar Charity provides QR20mn for Gaza
Qatar Charity (QC) has provided QR20mn for the emergency aid and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.
Qatar Charity projects for Syrians hit QR142 million
Qatar Charity (QC) has carried out relief projects worth QR142m for Syrians in the field of food, shelter, health and education.