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Qatar’s first Hot Air Balloon Festival to begin next weekend 01 Dec 2019 - 05:31 pm

Qatar’s ﬁrst Hot Air Balloon Festival is set to begin on December 7 at Aspire Park, the organisers said. The free-entry, family-friendly festival...

‘Supporting Documentary Heritage Preservation in the Arab Region’ conference begins at QNL 01 Dec 2019 - 03:10 pm

DOHA: Qatar National Library (QNL) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) today hosted a regional conference, “Supporting Documentary Heritage...

Ministry warns against collecting Zakat and charity illegally 30 Nov 2019 - 06:30 pm

DOHA: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs warned against collecting Zakat, donations and charity by illegal means. “The Ministry has launched a...

Qatari innovator wins silver prize at prestigious international fair in Seoul 30 Nov 2019 - 04:51 pm

Doha: A path-breaking innovation from Qatar has won the second prize at the prestigious Seoul International Innovation Fair 2019 (SIIF 2019) held in...

Premium to cost more as Qatar Petroleum announces fuel prices for December 30 Nov 2019 - 01:03 pm

Doha: Qatar Petroleum (QP) today announced the petrol and diesel prices for December. QP has retained the prices for super grade petrol and...

Indian university education available in Qatar next year 28 Nov 2019 - 08:46 pm

Doha: A long wait for the Indian parents for affordable, quality higher education in Qatar for their children seems to be ending next...

Facebook, Instagram down for 'maintenance' 28 Nov 2019 - 07:12 pm

Facebook said it’s aware that some people are having trouble accessing its apps, after users across several countries took to Twitter to report...

Registration of National Address will start within days: Official 27 Nov 2019 - 05:27 pm

DOHA: Implementing of the National Address will start in the next few days, Brigadier Salim Saqr Al Muraikhi, Director of Legal Affairs Department...

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (Nov 28-30, 2019) 27 Nov 2019 - 01:29 pm

Gear up for weeks of football extravaganza - apart from watching matches live at the stadiums, fans can also watch the matches live...

Laugh the night away as Maz Jobrani returns to Doha 27 Nov 2019 - 01:30 pm

Maz Jobrani, the Iranian American comedian who is part of the "Axis of Evil" comedy group, will perform in Qatar next month. Post...

Six-storey car parking to open soon in Al Bidda 26 Nov 2019 - 01:40 pm

Doha: A six-storey car parking building will soon open alongside the Al Bidda Metro station. The Al Bidda Metro substation and Multi Storey...

Doha Metro to give complimentary day pass for Gulf Cup 26 Nov 2019 - 11:35 am

Story updated with new metro timings for Gulf Cup Doha: Spectators holding a valid ticket will be able to commute for free to...

Maps of roads closed for trucks and buses during Gulf Cup 25 Nov 2019 - 04:55 pm

Traffic department has announced that some roads in the country will be closed for trucks and passenger vehicles (buses) during the 24th Arabian...

William Dalrymple, Shobhaa De, Manu Pillai to be in Qatar for JLF Doha 25 Nov 2019 - 04:35 pm

Doha: Renowned authors Shobha De, William Dalrymple, Manu S Pillai, Jeffrey Gettleman and Tony Joseph will be in Qatar next month for the...

Selfie sticks, prams among items prohibited during 24th Arabian Gulf Cup 25 Nov 2019 - 12:56 pm

Doha: The Organizing Committee of the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup issued a number of instructions for the spectators that will be held in...

Qatar Meteorology predicts scattered rain from tomorrow 24 Nov 2019 - 01:13 pm

Doha: Qatar's numerical weather prediction model indicate that rain is expected to return on Monday and Tuesday (November 25-26). Qatar Meteorology Department on...

Civil Defence contains short circuit in old maternity hospital 24 Nov 2019 - 10:19 am

Civil Defence carried out safety procedures after containing a short circuit in the old maternity hospital, tweeted Ministry of Interiors on its social...

Strong wind and colder nights during the weekend: Qatar Meteorology Department 21 Nov 2019 - 01:57 pm

Doha: Fresh to strong Northwesterly wind continues to affect the country tweeted Qatar Meteorology Department on its social media account. The department also...