Etihad unveils world's first private multi-room cabin on a plane
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has unveiled the world’s first private multi-room cabin on a commercial passenger
'Help Us Help You' campaign at Landmark mall
In an effort to raise awareness among children, adults and families about the necessary guidelines that must be followed in emergency situations, H
SEC might permit schools to increase fees
There is a possibility that private schools might be permitted to increase their tuition and transport fee in the next academic year due to rising
Qatar considers second terminal at new Hamad airport
Qatar could add a second terminal to its new airport ahead of the 2022 Fifa World Cup if passenger growth outpaces projections, according to the ch
Qatar's sovereign wealth fund takes full control of Qatar Airways
Qatar's sovereign wealth fund has bought the stakes in its national airline owned by a former prime minister and other shareholders, making Qatar A
"Gas-like" smell due to pollution
Several residents had raised concern over a "gas-like" smell spreading in several areas of Qatar, but an investigation into the matter revealed tha
Industrial Area will look better by 2018
Some 220km of roads in the Industrial Area will see a major overhaul, under a QR8bn development project being implemented by the Public Works Autho
Qatar plans new TV network 'to counter' Al Jazeera
Qatar is launching a new television station as a political counterweight to Al Jazeera amid concern the network has become too supportive of the Mu
Asian housemaid gets death for adultery in Abu Dhabi
An Abu Dhabi criminal court sentenced an Asian housemaid to stoning to death after she was found guilty of committing adultery while married.
Hospitals gear up for National Health Insurance Scheme
Following the recent launch of the national health insurance scheme (Seha), private clinics and hospitals in the country are feeling challenged in
Schools looking to increase transport fee
The 50 per cent hike in diesel prices imposed last week may have a direct impact on families, with some schools indicating that they would be force
Workers stranded for hours at Hamad International Airport
Many low-income workers from different Asian countries arriving here for the first time to take up new jobs were stranded for several hours at the
Cloudy and dusty weather likely today
The weather is likely to be partly cloudy and slightly dusty today with chances of scattered rains in the north of the country.
Amnesty slams exit permit system
London-based Amnesty International has described the exit permit system prevalent in Qatar as a basic violation of human rights and called for refo
Snapple fruit juice recalled from Qatar market
A fruit juice named Snapple has been recalled from Qatar’s market for violating the food law.
Al Wajbah underpass now open
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the completion of the new Al Wajbah underpass, which is part of the newly constructed Al Wajbah
Clap along to Qatar's Happy International Workers’ Day video!!
Hazawi Pictures, a Qatari movie production group, has released this video on International Labour day.
In pictures: Qatar's new airport opens after much delay
After much delay and anticipation, Hamad International Airport opened yesterday and began passenger operations. Here is our picture story.
50% increase in diesel prices
Diesel prices have been increased from QR1 to QR1.50 that became effective yesterday.
HIA has begun passenger operations
Hamad Interntional Airport has fi
Rains forecast in some areas
The Meteorology Department has forecast relatively hot weather today with chances of rain in some areas.
Dog Death by a Lawyer
Two key roads now open to public
The Jassim Bin Mohammed Street and two lanes of Al Rayyan Road are now open to traffic, the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced yesterday.
New law on sponsorship likely in May
The new sponsorship law that expatriates have been eagerly looking forward to anticipating major changes, are expected to be issued any tim
Housing allowance highest in Qatar
With rents rising at an unprecedented pace in Qatar, housing allowance by companies to employees have also surged.