Mowasalat (Karwa) has expanded its metroexpress services in Lusail, including new coverage areas such as Al Maha Island. Commuters can now conveniently request rides through the Karwa Taxi App. This free service, exclusively available for Doha Metro and Lusail Tram users, aims to provide seamless connectivity across Lusail.
Qatar National Library (QNL) and the Ministry of Culture have launched a month-long reading space at Place Vendome Mall, running till September 30. This initiative, launched by QNL’s Qatar Reads program, aims to foster a culture of reading within the community by offering a space for book exchanges, children’s activities, and literary discussions.
Nine Qatari banks have been recognized in "The Banker’s Top 100 Arab Banks 2024" list, highlighting their financial strength and performance. Qatar National Bank (QNB) led the way, ranking 3rd overall, with other notable entries including Qatar Islamic Bank (15th), Masraf Al Rayan (18th), and Commercial Bank (26th).
Tickets for Qatar's first match in the final qualifying phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026 are now on sale. Qatar will battle United Arab Emirates on September 5, 2024, at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha. Qatar is placed in Group A, alongside Iran, Uzbekistan, the UAE, Kyrgyzstan, and North Korea. The top two teams from the group will qualify for the World Cup, which will be hosted in Canada, Mexico, and the United States in 2026.
The Qatar Football Association announced that tickets for Qatar’s first game in the final qualifying phase for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — against the UAE at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on September 5 — has gone on sale.
Ooredoo, Qatar’s premier telecommunications operator and ICT provider, announced that it has secured the Microsoft Solutions Partner designation for Azure Infrastructure. The achievement underlined Ooredoo’s position as a pioneer in cloud services with an unwavering commitment to providing its customers with the latest cutting-edge solutions.
Paralympians Sara Hamdi Masoud and Ali Arshad will carry Qatar’s hopes at the 2024 Paralympics Games, which will kick off in the French capital city on Wednesday. While experienced Sara will hope to make a mark in women’s F33 shot put, Ali will hope to do well in wheelchair racing.
Ooredoo celebrated the achievement of its brand ambassador Mutaz Essa Barshim — who recently won a high jump bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games — during his recent visit to the Ooredoo headquarters.
Qatar signed a new deal for liquefied natural gas sales to Kuwait for 15 years, starting in 2025. It is the second such supply deal since 2020. It is expected to help ease the strain on Kuwaiti power plants that have already been forced to cut output this summer.
A top official from Qatar's General Traffic Department said it is illegal for unauthorized persons or the public to take pictures of road accidents, and such people could face legal consequences, including hefty fines and lengthy imprisonment.
Palestinian photographer Motaz Azaiza, known for sharing videos in English about the ground situation in Gaza, has been nominated for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. Azaiza, who initially focused on highlighting the beauty of his country, its traditions, and the daily life of Palestinians, shifted to documenting Israeli attacks on Gaza after 15 members of his family were killed in an airstrike.
Qatar Airways has signed a new interline partnership with the Maldivian, the national carrier of Maldives, to boost its connectivity in the Indian Ocean region. Customers traveling to Maldives can now make a single booking on Qatar Airways and Maldivian flights. Once passengers arrive at the Velana International Airport, they will be directed to the domestic terminal to board their flight to the Maldives.
Mutaz Essa Barshim, the best high jumper Qatar has ever produced, recently won the country’s only medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 33-year-old jumper, who maintains the same drive and hunger now as he did as a teenager, is chasing more history as he prepares for an unprecedented fourth World Championships gold in Tokyo, Japan, next year.
Nigerian Oyindamola Akinyera has given Qatar Airways a double thumbs up after she went into labour and gave birth to a healthy baby girl onboard a flight to Brazil. She recalled her experiences in a social media post, praising Qatar Airways hostesses for keeping cool under pressure and helping her along the difficult situation.
Standard Chartered's ("the Bank") recent global research highlights Qatar's ability to restore government revenues to pre-2014 oil price levels and it is on track to double the size of its economy by 2031.
Qatar Airways has acquired a 25% stake in South Africa’s regional carrier Airlink, as it looks to expand its operations across the continent. The investment in Airlink, which flies to more than 45 destinations across 15 African countries, is expected to enhance the two airlines’ code-sharing partnership. It will also help Qatar Airways bolster its Africa growth strategy.
Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in a bid to encourage more people to start home businesses, has reduced its licensing fees to QAR300. It also simplified the procedures to bring home businesses under the purview of the law.
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