Asian embassies face pressure from workers
A rapid increase in the number of foreign workers recruited from Asian countries, especially in the construction sector, ahead of the 2022 Fifa Wor
Qatar-backed Shard named best skyscraper
The Qatar-backed Shard Tower in London, the tallest building in Western Europe, has been named the best skyscraper in the world after claiming firs
Local business owners oppose draft labor law
The business community in Qatar is opposed to changes in sponsorship and exit permit rules and said the new system would affect national economy.
Expat gets death for spying on Qatar
A report carried by a local Arabic newspaper yesterday suggesting that a Qatari criminal court has sentenced a Filipino to death and two other Fili
Mathaf's student exhibition set to open on May 24
Mathaf's second student exhibition, “Black and White” will be open to public from May 24 until June 26th.
Marijuana haul at airport
The Customs staff at Doha International Airport apprehended a passenger who arrived from an Asian country with about one and a half kilo of marijua
Qatar ranked among highest in ICT capacity
Qatar is ranked 23rd in the Networked Readiness Index (NRI), the highest in the Arab world, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest
Kahramaa acts against power and water waste
The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) is taking action against those who misuse water and electricity, in an effort to cut
Four more airlines will operate at new airport from Thursday
Four more airlines will move their operations to Hamad International Airport (HIA) starting this Thursday.
Over 11,000 visitors expected at QITCOM 2014
QITCOM held a press conference Tuesday morning to officially announce the plans for the upcoming conference that will kick-off on May 26th.
Diesel price hike in Qatar affecting transportation
The impact of the recent diesel price hike is being felt in the industrial, construction, and transportation sectors, with sub-contractors and comp
Karwa taxi to be privatised
The Karwa taxi service will be fully privatised by 2017, with six private companies expected to run the service.
Independent schools in Qatar to change summer timings
With a gradual rise in temperatures, the Supreme Education Council has asked Independent schools to reschedule their working hours from June 1.
Indian expats in Qatar nervous about rising value of rupees
The recent surge in the value of the Indian rupee against the Qatari Riyal has made Indian expatriates nervous.
Faith in Humanity, KSA Paralyzed man Ibrahim tweet gone viral
“My name is Ibrahim, and I am hospitalized at King Khalid Hospital. I had a car accident which left me paralyzed and I have no one to visit me.
Al Sudan intersection to be closed temporarily
Part of Nasser Bin Salmeen Al Suwaidi Intersection (Al Sudan) will be closed temporarily this evening.
Qatar Museums Authority rebranded
Qatar Museums Authority yesterday unveiled its new brand, logo and name reflecting the organisational vision to develop, promote and sustain
Warehouse fire destroys goods worth millions
Property and goods reportedly worth millions of riyals were destroyed in a major fire in a compound with two warehouses of a company near Sailiyah
32 food outlets closed due to violations
The Doha Municipality closed down 32 food outlets over the past four months for violating the law, a senior official has said.
Lawyers and businessmen debate proposed changes to kafala system
The proposed amendments in the country’s sponsorship law announced last week have sparked a debate in the Qatari business and legal circles and rai
Cosmetics outlet found changing expiry dates on products
A cosmetics shop has been found tampering the expiry dates on the packages of products.
Five more MERS deaths in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia announced yesterday five new deaths from MERS, raising the death toll in the country worst-hit by the mysterious coronavirus to 152 si
End of season for local vegetable and fruits market
The vegetable and fruits market of Al Mazrouh Yard in Umm Salal and Al Khor-Al Zakhira close tomorrow as the season has ended, the Ministry of En
Former PM's interview popular across Arab world
Reactions poured in yesterday on social media and news portals across the Arab world to an interview former prime minister and foreign minister of
Ashghal accepts blame for Salwa Road flooding
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has taken full responsibility for the flooding on two Salwa Road tunnels following heavy rains on March 26, t