Qatar’s Department of Meteorology, in its daily report, said the weather inshore will be hazy at first, and then will become relatively cold in the day time, until 6pm. There will be some cloud cover and the temperature will become cold to very cold by night.
Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of three weekly flights to Damascus, Syria, from Tuesday, January 7. The decision to restart operations to Syria reflects the airline’s commitment to fostering regional connectivity and supporting passenger demand.
The Qatar Olympic Committee will organise an impressive 84 sports events in the country in 2025, according to the apex sports body’s annual calendar released on Wednesday. The activities will include 15 world-level championships, 14 Asian level competitions, an Arab level tournament, six Gulf championships, and several local and community initiatives.
The Qatar Olympic Committee officially announced the dates for the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup, which will be held in the country for the second time in a row, on Wednesday. The tournament, which pits the best Arab teams in the region at different FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stadiums, will begin on December 1, 2025, and conclude on December 18, 2025.
Wednesday night marked the first night of the Shola star, the third of the winter stars, and the last star of the Al Mraba’aniya season, signaling colder weather than ever. During the next 12 days, the weather is likely to be at its coldest, with much higher chances of fog formation.
The second edition of ‘Beyond Reality’ circus show at the Al Wakrah Old Souq, which introduces new acts and surprises every year, has been extended due to popular demand and will now run until January 17. There will be two shows every day, at 5pm and 7.30pm.
The Qatar Central Bank has declared Wednesday and Thursday, January 1 and 2, 2025, as official holidays for financial institutions in the country. The announcement was shared on the central bank's social media accounts. Financial institutions will resume operations on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
Shop Qatar 2025, Qatar's largest shopping festival, will run from January 1 to February 1, 2025, under the theme "Your Shopping Playground." Featuring 20 participating malls, the event offers unbeatable discounts, luxury and local retail promotions, family entertainment, and exciting raffles with prizes like luxury Exeed cars, cash rewards, and a Tesla Cybertruck.
Qatar held hosts Kuwait to a 1-1 draw in Group A of the 26th Arab Gulf Cup at the Jaber Al Ahmad Stadium. The Asian champions, who remained winless in the tournament, failed to progress to the semifinals. Kuwait will play Bahrain in the last-four while Oman will take on either Saudi Arabia or Iraq in the other knock-out clash.
Indonesia is set to receive assistance from the governments of Qatar and UAE’s Abu Dhabi to develop up to seven million housing units for Indonesians. While Qatar will fund the construction of five million homes, a Qatari philanthropist has expressed readiness to fund another million homes. The Abu Dhabi government will also build a million homes.
Asian champions Qatar will play a do-or-die game against hosts Kuwait in Group A of the Arabian Gulf Cup on Friday to try and qualify for the tournament’s semifinal. Qatar, who have one point, should win by two goals to progress. Kuwait, who top the group with Oman, only need a draw.
The second edition of the Souq Waqif Truffle Exhibition and Auction kicked off on Thursday morning at the Souq Waqif’s Eastern Square. The event, which is expected to run for at least four months, will be open daily between 8am and 12pm, or until truffles’ stocks run out for the day.
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued a fresh warning about the rise of online scams targeting property rentals and recreational facilities. Scammers often lure victims with unrealistically low prices in fake advertisements. MoI urges residents to verify the legitimacy of any online offers through trusted sources and avoid sharing personal or financial information with unverified parties.
Doha, a UNESCO Creative City of Design, hosted the second edition of the “Bread and Salt Between Us” event on December 21st, 2024, at Mama’s Cuisine restaurant. Organized by Qatar Museums and led by Dr. Fatema Al Sulaiti, the event brought together Chef Hessa Al Sulaiti and Italian baker Donato Taronna to create a unique Qatari-Italian fusion bread, symbolizing shared cultural heritage and innovation.
Visit Qatar launches Sealine Season 2025 at Al Sarab, Sealine Beach Road, from January 3 to 27! This three-week festival offers sports tournaments, concerts, fireworks, cultural exhibits, desert safaris, ATV rides, and family-friendly activities.
The Lusail International Circuit announced the appointment of Abdulaziz Ali Al Mohannadi as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. With over 15 years of diverse experience spanning the energy, projects, and event management sectors, Al Mohannadi brings a wealth of expertise and strategic vision to the role.
The Shura Council discussed regulating digital content creation during its weekly session. The session emphasized the need for a legal framework to license social media influencers, ensuring their content aligns with Qatari values, cultural identity, and societal ethics. The proposal, submitted to the Cabinet, aims to mitigate the risks of uncontrolled digital media usage, especially among youth.
Chery Group inaugurated the Middle East’s largest Automotive Spare Parts Distribution Center near Jebel Ali Port and Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai, on Thursday. Covering an area of 12,000 square meters, it is one of the largest spare parts centers in the region.
In a first for Qatari medical science, the Plastic and Orthopaedic Surgery teams at Hamad Medical Corporation performed two complex surgeries through the Capa-Masquelet technique, reconstructing the thigh bones and saving the limbs of two patients — a 16-year-old and a man in his thirties — from amputation.
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