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Salaries expected to increase in Saudi Arabia for 2024: Report 16 Feb 2024 - 09:00 pm

Doha, Qatar: A recently released report indicates that salaries in Saudi Arabia are set to see an average rise of 6% this year....

Officials seize 2kg hashish at Hamad International Airport 15 Feb 2024 - 06:49 pm

Doha, Qatar: Customs officials at the Hamad International Airport (HIA)foiled an attempt to smuggle approximately twokilograms of narcotichashish. “The suspicion was raised by...

QIFF sets record with over 24,000 visitors on National Sport Day 15 Feb 2024 - 06:16 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) at Expo 2023 Doha has set a new record, attracting more than 24,000 visitors on...

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (Feb 15-17, 2024) 15 Feb 2024 - 03:27 pm

Doha, Qatar: A dynamic lineup of events catering to diverse interests is lined up this weekend in Doha. The Qatar International Food Festival...

Doha Corniche Road to close temporarily from tonight 15 Feb 2024 - 03:14 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Corniche road will be closed temporarily from tonight, February 15, until tomorrow. The road closure will commence from 11pm...

Qatar Meteorology warns of strong wind and high sea during weekend 15 Feb 2024 - 01:08 pm

Doha, Qatar: Strong wind and high sea offshore are forecasted this weekend, according to the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD). Weather conditions will be...

Qatar surges 21 places in latest FIFA Rankings 15 Feb 2024 - 12:51 pm

Doha, Qatar: Two-time Asian Cup champions Qatar made big strides in the latest edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking, after scaling 21...

LIVE UPDATES: Palestinians flee Rafah amid unrelenting Israeli attacks 15 Feb 2024 - 10:46 am

Doha, Qatar: Palestinians are leaving Rafah due to relentless Israeli airstrikes in the city once described as a "safe zone". According to the...

Two Qatari referees named in FIFA's preliminary list for 2026 World Cup 14 Feb 2024 - 08:03 pm

Doha, Qatar: FIFA has revealed the preliminary list of Asia’s referees for the 2026 World Cup, set to take place in the USA,...

Amir presents Sword of the Founder to President of Kazakhstan 14 Feb 2024 - 03:13 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani presented on Wednesday the Sword of the Founder, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin...

Marine warning in effect until middle of next week: Qatar MET 14 Feb 2024 - 02:21 pm

Doha, Qatar: Strong winds and high seas are expected to start tomorrow, Thursday, February 15, 2024. As a result of this, marine warning...

Service road for Al Furousiya Street opens to traffic 14 Feb 2024 - 01:01 pm

Doha, Qatar: Ashghal announced the completion of 800m long service road for Al Furousiya Street between Jassim bin Mohammed Al Ahmad Al Thani...

LIVE UPDATES: Explosions, snipers near Khan Younis hospitals put medical staff, wounded at risk 14 Feb 2024 - 11:04 am

Doha, Qatar: Gaza's biggest health facility, Nasser Hospital has been under siege for several days and is seeing a spike in activity with...

Lightning strikes football player during friendly match in Indonesia 13 Feb 2024 - 03:22 pm

Doha, Qatar: A footballer in Indonesia died tragically after being struck by lightning while playing a friendly match in Indonesia recently. The 35-year-old...

Pic of a napping polar bear wins top wildlife photography prize 12 Feb 2024 - 10:35 pm

Doha, Qatar: A dreamy image of a polar bear by an amateur British photographer has been voted as the winner of Wildlife Photographer...

Heavy rain, hail and thunder in different parts of UAE 12 Feb 2024 - 01:15 pm

Doha, Qatar: Residents of Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates woke up to a hail storm on Monday morning, along with rain,...

LIVE UPDATES: Rafah under intense Israeli bombardment 12 Feb 2024 - 11:12 am

Doha, Qatar: Palestinians endured constant air strikes in Rafah as heavy Israeli bombardment continued in the city where 1.4 million Palestinians are sheltering....

MoI issues guidelines for driving in rainy conditions 11 Feb 2024 - 06:12 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) urged the public to exercise caution while driving in rainy conditions. "Safe driving during rain necessitates...