Saudi Arabia removes health minister as deadly MERS virus spreads
Saudi Arabia removed its health minister from his post as the country struggles to combat an outbreak of a deadly respiratory virus.
Full opening of HIA from May 27
The Hamad International Airport (HIA) is expected to become fully operational from May 27, according to a report on The Peninsula.
1,000 children to attempt Guinness Record
Update: The attempt is underway now at the Qata National Convention Centre (QNCC).
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Competitors from 18 countries set for Sealine desert challenge
FIA World Cup leader Vladimir Vasilyev and defending Dakar Rally champion Marc Coma will lead their respective car and motorcycle rivals from 18 co
Anti-tobacco law to ban smoking in cars
The new anti-tobacco law expected to be issued soon will ban smoking inside cars and grant judicial powers to some anti-smoking volunteers, an offi
Saudi Arabia to build world's tallest tower
Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has unveiled plans to build the world’s tallest tower in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah.
Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Muhammad, dedicates poem to Qatar
The Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Muhammad bin Rashid Al Maktoom, who is also the UAE Prime Minister, seemed happy that the crisis with Qatar was nearing
Almost four million tonnes of food imported in 2013
Qatar imported as much as 3.98mn tonnes of food items in 2013, which is more than double the quantity of 2012 import.
Ministry plans to popularize West Bay bus service
The Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning has announced several measures to popularise the free West Bay shuttle bus service launched in Janu
Immigration in Qatar & GCC multiplying at a fast rate
Today some 232 million people — 3 percent of the world's population — live outside their country of birth.
Sheikh Qaradawi attempts to soothe Gulf rift
An influential Qatar-based scholar, whose sermons have allegedly strained ties between Doha and its neighbours, has sent a conciliatory message in
reporter for rescue
A desperate woman jumped out of her SUV on the Dolphin Expressway in Florida, screaming for help as her baby turned blue.
Emirati firm promises to send citizen into space
One lucky citizen of the oil-rich United Arab Emirates could soon get the chance to be rocketed into space.
Replacement vehicles for delayed car services
Car owners can lodge a complaint with the Consumer Protection Department (CPD) if authorised service centres do not give replacement vehicles even
Hot and windy day forecast
The country is expected to experience relatively hot and windy weather today, with a dust cover in most parts of the country throughout the day.
Commuters complain of irregular bus service
Irregular bus services continue to be a major concern for commuters who rely on public transport.
Korean kites take to the skies
Colourful kites in different shapes and sizes drew eyes to the skies as they hovered in a spectacular formation at a Kite Flying Event at the Museu
Russian president Q&A Marathon
All people ghathered anxiously yesterday to attend the annual russian Q&A marathon which President Vladimir putin holds evey year, its a press
Arab families hit by 'cultural invasion'
H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson, Qatar Foundation, has said Arab families are living in an era when their societies are undergoing a cri
Gulf states agree deal to end Qatar tensions
Gulf foreign ministers have agreed to a deal to end months of unprecedented tension between Qatar and other members of the six-nation Gulf Cooperat
Woqod to resume sale of Shafaf gas at petrol stations
Civil Defense has given Woqod the permission to resume the sale of lightweight Shafaf gas cylinders gas stations, according to a report from
Temperatures will cross 40 degrees this weekend
Temperatures are expected to increase in Qatar in the coming days, reaching its peak on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Lawyer defends sponsorship system, suggests amendments
With several reports suggesting an imminent change in the country’s sponsorship law, a prominent Qatari lawyer has proposed an amendment to the law
Road closure near HMC for Doha Metro Phase 1
Qatar Rail has announced that the Rumailah underpass inside of the Hamad Hospital complex will be closed for the next three years due to ongoing wo
Inspectors close down restaurants in Al Rayyan
Inspectors of Health Monitoring Section at Al Rayyan Municipality have shut down 10 food outlets for violating rules last month.