UK visa waiver for Qatari passport holders
Starting from January 1st, Qatari citizens can visit the UK with an Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) document, allowing them to travel to the UK for up
Wins for Nadal, Ferrer and Murray in Doha
Top seed Rafael Nadal, second seed David Ferrer and third seed Andy Murray opened the new tennis season with first round wins on the last day of 20
Rising demand for Filipino maids in Qatar
Philippine Overseas Labour Office (POLO) in Doha has been receiving an average of 12 to 15 contracts of Filip
Price of milk increases by 28%
Officials in a number of commercial centres and malls have confirmed that the price of local and imported milk has recently increased by 28% and 5%
No more unattended car services at Woqod
Service stations of Woqod are no more allowing customers seeking a car wash to leave their vehicles at their premises and take them back later afte
Ooredoo launches Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid ticket giveaway
Tickets for the Paris Saint-Germain vs.
World's largest flag
Update: Did you see the flag yet? Don't worry, you have until December 31 to go and have a look.
Police college provides a 4 year bachelor’s degree
Admission to the Police College to be set up in Qatar will be open to non-Qatari students as well, subject to scholarships awarded by their countr
Partial closure of Sheraton and Dafna Roundabouts from Jan 1, 2014
The Sheraton Roundabout and the Al Dafna Roundabout (near Four Seasons Hotel) will be partially closed from January 1, 2014 according to the Public
Ooredoo unveils new Mobile Data Scratch Card promotion
Ooredoo yesterday launched a new promotion, offering 25 percent more data for FREE on all Mobile Data Scratch Cards until March 15
Report traffic violators to ministry using phone app
Smartphone users having the Interior Ministry’s Metrash 2 application can now send photos of traffic violators directly to authorities.
Experts warn of diseases through pets
As domesticating animals has become a hobby in households, experts have warned of its dangers to pet owners.
New initiative to achieve food security
Aiming at achieving food security by promoting agriculture and allied activities in the energy-rich country, Qatar Development Bank (QDB) yesterday
Single GCC visa likely by mid-2014
GCC countries are planning to launch a European-style Schengen visa by mid-2014 to allow Gulf-based expats and foreign businessmen to move easily a
More than 4,000 road crashes happen in Qatar annually
Based on the latest statistics, over 4,000 motor vehicle crashes in Qatar occurred causing more than 600 major injuries resulting in over 200 death
Amnesty: Unpaid migrant workers go hungry
According to Amnesty Internatiaonl, workers contracted to do fit outs on Al Bidda Tower in Doha’s West Bay financial district have not been paid in
Pakistani PM urges Qatari firms to invest in Pakistan
The prime minister was talking to Sheikh Falah Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al-Thani, Chairman Board of Directors of Doha Group who called on him here.
Sheikh Faisal opens museum in West Bay
HE Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim al-Thani has officially opened his new museum at West Bay under the patronage of HE Dr Hamad bin Abdul Aziz al-Kuwari,
Looking for kerosene
Hi QL, does anyone know where I can buy kersene in Doha. I have tried just about every filling station in town.
Women's tri-series cricket in Qatar next month
Pakistan's women's cricket team are to use the neutral venue of Qatar to host a tri-series with South Africa and Ireland,
Qatar breaks record for world's largest flag
Qatar has created the world's largest flag as part of festivities to mark its national day - the flag was almost 30% bigger than the previous recor
More cold weather with a chance of rain
According to The Meteorology Department there will be a fresh spell of cold and windy weather from today and a possibility of rain on Sunday with s
Kids Winter Camp
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Winter Solstice brings more cold this weekend
The Winter Solstice - an astronomical event that occurs when the sun is at the furthest angle from the edge of the equator - will cause cold weathe
Online system for tourist visas launched
Qatar Airways has introduced a new online system for applying for tourist visas to Qatar.