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Ministry warns action against spreading rumours 09 Mar 2020 - 04:45 pm

Doha: Ministry of Interior (MoI) has warned against circulating rumours or fake news on social media. “Involvement in spreading or circulating rumours is...

Qatar suspends schools and universities due to coronavirus 09 Mar 2020 - 01:00 pm

Doha: The Government Communications Office announced, in a statement today, the suspension of classes in public and private schools and universities for all...

Indian Embassy urges community organisations to postpone large gatherings in Qatar 08 Mar 2020 - 06:25 pm

The Indian Embassy in Doha asked the community organisations to postpone large gatherings in view of the coronavirus spread. A tweet from the...

The Tribe brings Qatar’s biking community together to celebrate 6th anniversary 08 Mar 2020 - 03:23 pm

Doha: The Tribe Motorcycle Club Qatar celebrated its 6th anniversary with over 200 motorcyclists from 23 motorcycle clubs in Doha on Friday. The...

MOPH reports three new coronavirus cases taking total to 15 08 Mar 2020 - 02:40 pm

Doha: Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced three new cases of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in Qatar among expatriates, bringing the number of confirmed...

No need to close schools in Qatar, assures Ministry 07 Mar 2020 - 04:43 pm

Doha: Schools are continuously being monitored by health ministry officials and as there are no coronavirus cases in community, there is no need...

Ministry reports new case of coronavirus taking total to 12 07 Mar 2020 - 11:34 am

Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) reported today (Saturday) a new confirmed case of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in Qatar, bringing the total number of...

Three new coronavirus cases confirmed in Qatar, taking total to 11 06 Mar 2020 - 05:35 pm

Doha: Ministry of Public Health on Friday announced three new positive cases of coronavirus – COVID-19 in Qatar, bringing the total number of...

All that you need to know about coronavirus and steps Qatar has taken so far explained 05 Mar 2020 - 03:47 pm

Ministry of Public Heakth (MoPH) has released comprehensive information about COVID 2019. Here are all the things you need to know: What is...

Al Shaqab to operate shuttle buses to Longines Arena 05 Mar 2020 - 12:02 pm

Doha: Free shuttle buses will operate from Al Shaqab Metro Station to Longines Arena and back for the Longines Global Champions Tour Doha. ...

Doha Metro to operate free shuttle buses for Qatar Grand Prix 04 Mar 2020 - 04:50 pm

Doha: Doha Metro will operate free shuttle buses from Lusail Metro Station to Losail International Circuit and back for the Moto2 and Moto3...

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (March 5-7,2020) 04 Mar 2020 - 12:31 pm

Update: GEMS Spring Festival Postponed Biryab Festival details added Cherish another weekend with your friends and family at a musical evening or a...

Customs foils smuggling of hashish inside stuffed cookies 04 Mar 2020 - 11:47 am

Doha: Customs officials at Hamad International Airport foiled an attempt to smuggle hashish into the country. The passengers were trying to get the...

Project Qatar 2020 postponed to September 04 Mar 2020 - 10:26 am

Doha: Organisers of Qatar's premier construction exhibition IFP Qatar has announced its decision to postpone the upcoming Project Qatar 2020 as a precautionary...

Ministry reports another coronavirus case in Qatar, taking total to 8 03 Mar 2020 - 01:11 pm

Doha: Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) today (on Tuesday) announced that one more new positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been confirmed...

Qatar maritime defence exhibition DIMDEX 2020 cancelled 03 Mar 2020 - 12:40 pm

Doha: Following the cancellation of a number of global events including the Mobile World Conference in Spain, ITB in Germany and the Geneva...

Doha Film Institute cancels Qumra 2020 due to global coronavirus outbreak 03 Mar 2020 - 12:18 pm

Doha: Doha Film Institute (DFI) has cancelled Qumra 2020 and all related activities due to current global concern regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak,...

Report of Qatar prohibiting entry to certain nationalities on social media is fake: QCAA 03 Mar 2020 - 09:15 am

A document doing rounds on social media about restricting entry to passengers of certain nationalities is fake clarified the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority...