Qatar Airways announced eight new destinations for 2017-18
Qatar Airways announced eight more destinations for 2017-18. These are in addition to seven previously announced new cities, taking the number of new gateways Continue Reading
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Expat gets 10-year jail for illicit drugs trade
An expatriate man has been sentenced to 10 years in jail and a fine of QR20,000 in addition to subsequent deportation for being convicted of illicit drugs trad Continue Reading
14 competitors participate for Qatars Strongest Man
Some 14 out of 131 entrants have qualified to compete for “Qatar’s Strongest Man” on Friday at Aspire Zone.“The growing popularity of t Continue Reading
Medina Centrale to become car-free zone on weekends
With the onset of winter, The Pearl-Qatar’s Medina Centrale will again be transformed into a pedestrian-friendly district during weekends to boost visito Continue Reading
Breast cancer screening offered to dialysis patients
The Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), in conjunction with the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), recently concluded a four-day breast cancer awareness driv Continue Reading
Roads flooded after heavy rains pound Qatar
Several roads and low-lying areas in Qatar were waterlogged after heavy rains lashed the country for about a couple of hours on Saturday afternoon. The rains w Continue Reading
Post offices in Qatar to have self-service kiosks
Qatar Postal Services Company (Q-Post) and Malomatia, the leading national IT service and solution provider, have reached an agreement for introducing Electron Continue Reading
Hamad Port to start full operations from December 1
Qatar’s multi-billion dollar state-of-the-art Hamad Port will start full operations on December 1, the Ministry of Transport and Communications has annou Continue Reading
New system to alert motorists about ambulance
Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Ambulance Service is currently testing an international FM radio over-broadcast system which will allow ambulance cr Continue Reading
Civil defence in dramatic rescue of motorist
Personnel of the General Directorate of the Civil Defence rescued a motorist on Saturday from drowning as his vehicle got stranded in an underpass for camels a Continue Reading
HMC honours employees
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) awarded top honours to 29 winning projects at the seventh annual Stars of Excellence staff award ceremony. The event was attend Continue Reading
Traffic slows down in heavy rain
With Qatar receiving heavy downpour for the second day running in the afternoon yesterday, many roads, including those on the western side of Doha were reporte Continue Reading
9,000 illegals to leave Qatar during worker amnesty
Around 9,000 people living illegally in Qatar are expected to leave the country under an ongoing three-month amnesty for undocumented residents, a senior immig Continue Reading
After first rain of season, thundershowers to follow
Doha received the first rain of the season on Wednesday and more is expected on Thursday, with the Qatar Met department forecasting that thundershowers a Continue Reading