Australian activists seek ban on sheep exports to Qatar
Recent reports of over 4,000 Australian sheep
Hamad International Airport set to open mid year
The passenger terminal of Qatar’s multi-billion dollar new airport (Hamad International) is on track for mid 2014 opening.
New law regulates practice of engineering
A committee for the approval and classification of engineers and engineering consultancy offices shall be established at the Ministry of Municipali
SA women clinch One Day International series
The Momentum Proteas women sealed a tough, four-wicket victory against Pakistan to win the
Qatar most expensive country for living in GCC
Qatar’s tight rental market has made it the most expensive country to live in the GCC, according to a comprehensive analysis on the cost of cost of
Football Fives World Championship - Qatar Qualifiers
Do you play football or have friends that do?
More than 4,000 sheep die on live export ship
More than 4,000 sheep have died from heat exhaustion after 21 days on board a live export ship bound for Qatar from Fremantle.
Qatar to grant work visas to 20,000 Palestinians
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has given orders to grant work visas to 20,000 Palestinians, the Palestinian ambassador to Qatar told M
UN rights expert in first visit to Qatar
United Nations Special Rapporteur Gabriela Knaul will carry out an official visit to the State of Qatar from 19 to 26 January 2014, to assess the i
New West Bay Bus Service - update with pics
The new West Bay Bus Service is up and running.
New nursery law after fatal Villagio fire
Qatar has issued a new law making nursery school owners legally responsible for the safety and security of children in their care.
Expat remittances from Qatar may have hit $13.8bn in 2013
In a clear sign of swelling expatriate numbers, remittances from Qatar may have hit $13.8bn in 2013, up 221% on 2008, Samba Financial Group said ci
US speeds up visa procedures for Qataris
he US embassy said yesterday that it has taken measures to speed up the procedures for issuing entry visas to the US for Qatari citizens.
Katara set to launch $200,000 award for Arabic novel
In March, Katara will launch a $200,000 reward for an Arabic Novel.
New premises for Passports and Expatriate Affairs Department to be built
The Ministry of Interior has signed an agreement with CEG International, a leading consulting firm, for designing and supervising construction of n
Doha Cultural Forum- The First of its Kind in the Region
Msheireb Properties, a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation, is creating a remarkable new cultural quarter in Doha, the first of its kind in the Middle E
Umrah from qatar by road
Hi folks, any body having clear information regarding, umrah by road on private car or vehicle is allowed or not allowed , NOW a DAYS, as from some
Ashghal signs contracts worth more than QR 10bn for road projects
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) yesterday awarded seven contracts worth QR10.19bn ($2.8bn) for the construction and development of an expressw
More cold and windy weather on the horizon
If you're hoping this cold spell is going to fade soon, don't, because this is cold weather is here to stay for a while.
West End Park
West End Park is a visionary project in existence through the collaboration of Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammad Bin Thani Social Welfare Foundation (JBM)
Air Arabia increases Doha flights
Low-cost carrier Air Arabia has expanded its service to Doha from the carrier’s primary hub in Sharjah.
South African Expats can vote in Qatar
Good news for South Africans living in Qatar.
Bayern Munich in Doha for training camp
Update: Tickets for the game in Doha on Jan 9 will be available at the venue before the match starts.
'Civil Defense' building to be transformed to local art center
The 'Civil Defense' headqurters is a well know landmark that even has a roundabout named after it.
Qatar opens QR 1.2 million Falcon Center
The biggest falcon center in the country, which can accommodate 600 falcons, has opened at Al Shahaniyya.