Reporter/ Khalid Elsawi

Benzema French citizenship, Balon d’Or targeted after expressing support for Palestine 18 Oct 2023 - 09:46 pm

Doha, Qatar: French football superstar Karim Benzema is being targeted by a French senator who seeks to revoke his French citizenship and strip...

149-0, a fixed World Cup match, and other bizarre football scenarios 01 Oct 2023 - 10:05 pm

Doha, Qatar: The sport of football has not been without its share of controversy. Match-fixing, athlete doping, and big football stars going to...

Expo 2023 Doha open to public on October 3: Secretary General 01 Oct 2023 - 08:17 pm

Doha, Qatar: The International Horticultural Expo 2023 at Al Bidda Park will open to the public from Tuesday, October 3, according to Expo...

Qatar, GCC nations lead per capita Schengen visa applications 27 Aug 2023 - 06:32 pm

Doha: Qatar ranked third in the list of countries with most Schengen visa applications per capita, reported SchengenVisainfo. The year 2022 witnessed a...

‘Qatar helped evacuate over 75,000 from Afghanistan’ 20 Aug 2023 - 08:02 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar TV premiered yesterday an hour-long documentary-special “Al-Waseet” (The Mediator) on the evacuation operations that Qatar had led during and after...

Weather in Qatar to begin gradual cool after scorching heat spell 10 Aug 2023 - 09:28 pm

Doha, Qatar: Tonight marks the first night of the star of Al Kilaibein, also known as Al Nathra, which is due to last...

Qatar landmarks featured in Chinese AI-powered advert 08 Aug 2023 - 05:24 pm

Doha, Qatar: A China-based company showcased various landmarks in Qatar being presented by its computer generated characters during an Al Jazeera interview. Starheir...

Qatar’s 5G download and upload speeds fastest in GCC region 23 Jul 2023 - 09:28 am

Doha, Qatar: Average 5G download and upload speeds recorded in Qatar are the fastest among Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC) states for 2023, revealed...

Google Doodle celebrates first female Sudanese oud player and songwriter 17 Jul 2023 - 11:06 pm

Doha, Qatar: Google Doodle today celebrates the memory of Asma Hamza, the first female Sudanese oud musician and songwriter. In 17 July 1997,...

World’s busiest air traffic day coincides with hottest day ever 11 Jul 2023 - 07:12 pm

Doha, Qatar: The number of global commercial flights set an all-time high on July 6, coinciding with the hottest temperature ever recorded on...

FIFA to test modified offside rule in Italy, Sweden, and Netherlands 03 Jul 2023 - 03:28 pm

Doha, Qatar: FIFA are reportedly looking to reform the offside rule for football, with initial trials for the modified offside rule set to...

What makes Falafel different from Ta'amiyah? 12 Jun 2023 - 09:34 pm

Doha, Qatar:Today is International Falafel Day.Every year on June 12,fans from all over the world are given a special opportunityto celebrate this beloved...

Swedish schools to reduce screens, increase books 07 Jun 2023 - 10:57 pm

Doha, Qatar: Swedish schools are backing away from screen tablets and instead opting for more traditional paper books, reported French publication Le Monde....

Trabzonspor condemn “inhumane” Trezeguet spitting incident 21 May 2023 - 10:21 pm

Doha, Qatar: Turkishclub Trabzonspor condemned what they considered an “inhumane” and “disgusting” act committed against their Egyptian forward Mahmoud Trezeguet. According to the...

Makkah Grand Mosque expansion to be officially named 'The Saudi Riwaq' 21 May 2023 - 05:53 pm

Doha, Qatar: The General President of the Affairs of the Grand Holy Mosque and Prophet's Holy Mosque Sheikh Dr Al-Sudais said that a...

Over 50% of Qatar jobs susceptible to automation: WEF 15 May 2023 - 10:58 am

Doha: 52% of work in Qatar is susceptible to automation as per the World Economic Forum. According to the international non-governmental organization, 46%...

4,000 new cars delivered to consumers: Ministry 09 May 2023 - 05:03 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) affirmed that 4,000 brand-new cars were delivered to consumers following extensive inspection campaigns carried out...