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
Sponsorship Change - Key points summarized
Key points summarized by an official before closing:
Qatar to replace current exit permit system
The current exit permit system will be replaced by a new mechanism where expat workers will be granted exit permits through the Ministry of Interio
Qatar labour law prompts online reaction
The Ministry of Interior held a press conference to announce amendments to Qatar's existing labor laws.
No worker deaths yet on Qatar WC projects - Nasser al-Khater
No construction workers have been killed working on a 2022 World Cup project site, Nasser al-Khater, the executive director of Communications and M
Labor law changes to be announced Wednesday
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Highs and lows in Qatar's media landscape
Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) partnered with Doha Film Institute (DFI) and released findings from a six-nation study of entertainment med
Qatar has smallest number of nationals using Facebook
Facebook use is remarkably low among Qataris, according to a media survey jointly overseen by the Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) and Doha
Summer woes for Central Market
With the temperature rising and conditions becoming harsher by the day, many residents have called for a revamp of the vegetable and fruits section
Katara to be transformed into a global tourism destination
Katara Cultural Village will be transformed into a global cultural and tourism destination once the next stage of development projects are complete
Doha Forum 2014 kicks off today
Doha Forum will celebrate its 14th edition this year in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, w
Fish prices soar after diesel price hike
Fish is becoming expensive thanks to a sudden hike in the prices of diesel.
High water consumption in Qatar
Qatar’s annual per capita consumption of water is more than 12 times the amount of renewable water available but its usage is substantially lower t
Sheesha and cigarettes main causes of lung cancer
In the Middle East, men are at a higher risk of developing lung cancer because they smoke more, but the trend is also rising among women.
Four more airlines will operate from HIA
Four international airlines — Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways, Sri Lankan Airlines and Royal Jordanian — are expected to start operation from Hamad
Is naming and shaming erring outlets effective?
The name and shame policy of the government, under which names of erring eateries and food outlets are put on a website, has evoked a mixed respons
Weather forecast - Brace yourselves for a windy day
The Weather Bureau has forecast strong winds during the day today (Saturday), both inshore and offshore, and high seas by afternoon.
Doha among top 20 polluted cities
The Qatari capital Doha has been placed among the top 20 cities with the highest pollution levels in the world, according to data released by World
Contaminated mushrooms recalled from market
Doha Municipality has recalled 950kg of imported mushrooms from the market after they were found contaminated by a poisonous bacteria
Firms to comply with law banning double insurance
Private insurance companies have been given one-year grace period to comply with the law banning double insurance.
Al Furjan Markets will reduce congestion in Doha
Ministry of Economy and Commerce has launched a new concept, titled Al Furjan Markets, to bring together different commercial entities like bakerie