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Istanbul, London major destinations for travellers from Qatar 20 Apr 2022 - 08:13 am

Doha: Istanbul, London and Paris have regained their spots as the top destinations for travellers from Qatar. According to an industry expert, the...

Qatari citizens applaud new military retirement and social insurance laws 19 Apr 2022 - 07:38 pm

Doha: Many Qatari citizens on social media welcomed the decision of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to increase the pensions...

Ministry closes training centre in Ain Khaled 19 Apr 2022 - 11:40 am

Doha: Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced the temporary closure of a training centre in Ain Khaled. In a statement on its social...

QRCS distributes Iftar food parcels to thousands in 16 countries 19 Apr 2022 - 08:59 am

Doha: The foreign representation missions of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) are carrying out Ramadan Iftar Projects in several countries, as part of...

Oryx Group for Food holds blood donation drive 19 Apr 2022 - 08:55 am

Doha: Oryx Group For Food Services organised a Blood Donation drive inpartnership with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC). The Blood Donation drive is part...

Ooredoo hosts over 200 customers on Umrah trip 19 Apr 2022 - 08:55 am

Doha: Ooredoo has announced that it successfully hosted more than 200 of its customers on a trip to perform Umrah. The leading telecommunications...

Green Tent discusses impact of climate change on water and food security 19 Apr 2022 - 08:38 am

Doha:The participants in Green Tent discussed the impact of climate change on water and food security, and the necessity of integrating the roles...

DJWE to feature Qatari designers, over 500 brands 19 Apr 2022 - 08:34 am

Doha: Unique pieces by Qatari designers and new, international luxury brands will be among the highlights at the upcoming 18th Doha Jewellery and...

Ministry: Winter camping season 2021-22 to end on May 2 19 Apr 2022 - 08:28 am

Doha: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has announced that the Winter Camping Season 2021-22 will end on May 2. The Ministry...

Al Jazeera Contrast wins second straight Gracie Award 19 Apr 2022 - 08:27 am

Doha: For a second consecutive year, Al Jazeera’s immersive storytelling and media innovation studio, AJ Contrast, has won a prestigious Gracie Award. Now...

Minister receives high-resolution maps of Qatari beaches 19 Apr 2022 - 08:23 am

Doha: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Sheikh Dr. Faleh bin Nasser bin Ahmed bin Ali Al Thani received high-resolution maps...

General Traffic Dept launches awareness event in Souq Waqif 19 Apr 2022 - 08:21 am

Doha: The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Traffic Department, launched the awareness event in Souq Waqif as part of its Ramadan...

Authorities refer 115 to Prosecution for violating Covid-19 preventive measures 18 Apr 2022 - 08:08 pm

Doha: Designated authorities referred 115 people to the prosecution for Covid-19 precautionary measure violations on Monday (April 18, 2022). 109 people were reported...

Tight adhesive on beaks leads to death of seagulls in Qatar: Ministry 18 Apr 2022 - 03:10 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) said that many seagulls were found dead in several wild areas in the country....

Narcotic pills seized at Hamad International Airport 18 Apr 2022 - 12:20 pm

Doha: Customs Inspectors at Hamad International Airport foiled the smuggling of a variety of narcotic pills, which were hidden inside a passenger's bag....

Doha Film Institute to screen ‘Casablanca’ on Thursday 18 Apr 2022 - 09:34 am

Doha: Doha Film Institute (DFI) announced it will screen “Casablanca” on April 21, the second movie to be featured this year under the...

Minister of Transport meets Egyptian counterpart 18 Apr 2022 - 09:33 am

Doha: Minister of Transport H E Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti yesterday met with Egyptian Minister of Transport H E Vice Admiral Eng....

HBKU Press celebrates month of Ramadan with titles reflecting charity, community 18 Apr 2022 - 09:23 am

Doha: Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) hopes to help establish the Ramadan period as one of learning, self-reflection, and personal development...