20 percent of companies violate labour laws
About 80 percent of the companies are abiding by the Labour law and the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs geared up to make those left behind c
Sheika al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani: The World's 100 Most Influential People
Qatar's transformative patron of the arts
Over 2,500 drivers ran red lights last month
Running a red light in Qatar is expensive - at least QR5,000 (around $1,400) - but over 2,500 drivers in March alone were registered committing thi
Bakery closed, named and put to shame
The Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning has begun naming and shaming eating outlets that are found violating health and safety rules.
Cyber threats decreasing in Qatar
Use of latest technology and rising awareness about data breaches in Qatar have helped control cyber threats, the Minister of Communications and I
Hamad International Airport - all you need to know
Hamad International Airport (HIA) is the world's newest aviation hub, a world class facility that is set to exceed expectations and redefine the pa
Qatari initiative enrols over 2 million out of school kids
Educate A Child (EAC), a Qatari initiative to reach marginalised children, has enrolled more than two million Out Of School children in primary edu
Construction of East West Corridor road started
Ashghal announced that construction has begun on the new East West Corridor road, described as Qatar’s widest,
Eateries penalized for deceiving customers
Next time you sit down for a meal at your favourite restaurant and order fish, be careful: It could be a cheap variety being passed off as an expen
Windmill's In Doha
New Windmill's is going to be soon a attraction of Doha ( E- ring road - Near Kharma office )
Wage Protection System to ensure salary payment
The government’s plans to make sure that all workers in the country are paid their wages through bank transfers are being implemented in three phas
Qatar statistics for March
A total of 2,598 vehicles were caught jumping traffic lights in Qatar last month while the number of traffic violations recorded during the period
Rumours spreading about sponsorship changes
Rumours that the government will make an important announcement next month on amendments to Qatar’s sponsorship law have kindled hope as well as ca
Friday is going to be a hot day
The Meteorology Department has forecast a significant rise in temperature today.
Twitter campaign shows support for workers' rights
Aakash Jayaprakash, a researcher working on the Migrant Worker Welfare Initiative, has started an online campaign to make people more aware of the
Al Hammali wins award for Best Picture at Film Festival
A heart-wrenching portrayal of the lives of carriers in Souq Waqif,
Civil Defence Centre opens in Al Thumama
A new Civil Defence Centre with modern facilities was opened yesterday in Al Thumama by the Director General of Public Security Staff Major Genera
Duhail gas blast defendants released from jail
The criminal court hearing the restaurant gas blast case yesterday ordered the release of all four defendants, but imposed a travel ban on them unt
Qatari FM: Dispute with Gulf neighbours is over
Qatar's dispute with three fellow Gulf states, which withdrew their envoys from Doha last month, is "over", the Qatari foreign minister said Wednes
Qatar awarded Guinness Record for Largest Reading Lesson in the world
Qatar has received the Guinness World Record for organising the ‘Largest Reading Lesson’ in Arabic in the world.
Second Khaleeji family attacked in London robbery
An Emirati and his wife were attacked in their London apartment by masked robbers early Tuesday, in the second such attack on UAE nationals in the
C-Ring road will undergo expansion works
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) said yesterday that it will start work on a major overhaul of the C-Ring road, a key artery in Doha on May 1.<
3 get busted for Impersonating police
3 Gulf nationality citizens was sentenced to 3 years of jail for Impersonating police officers
Qatar’s Al-Attiyah among the pacesetters in Sealine Cross-Country Rally
Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah, Spaniard Joan Barreda and Poland’s Rafal Sonik were the early leaders of their respective car, motorcycle and quad
Qatar criticised for domestic workers' abuse
Amnesty International has accused Qatar for failing to protect migrant domestic workers, according to a report on Al Jazeera.