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Qatar kicks off World Arabic Language Day celebrations 25 Dec 2021 - 09:14 am

Doha: The activities of the World Arabic Language Day celebration, organised by the Qatari Forum for Authors in cooperation with the Qatar National...

Nama’s first Winter Carnival opens in Souq Wakra 24 Dec 2021 - 09:09 am

Here’s something to consider going this weekend – ‘Nama Winter Carnival’ in Souq Wakra which was officially opened yesterday. Executive Director of Social...

Ashghal announces road closure on Pearl tunnel and Nuaija Intersection 24 Dec 2021 - 09:01 am

Doha: Ashghal has announced a four-hour closure of Pearl tunnel towards Pearl for traffic coming from Al Ghassar Interchange, effective on Sunday from...

QFFD signs pact to support health sector in Indonesia 24 Dec 2021 - 08:55 am

Doha: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signed an agreement with Impact Credit Solutions Pte Ltd (ICS) as a response not only to COVID-19...

Over 278,000 declarations released in Nov, says GAC 24 Dec 2021 - 08:48 am

The General Authority of Customs (GAC) released 278,252 customs declarations in November, the Authority disclosed in its monthly statistics newsletter. The declaration sees...

Aspire Zone Foundation opens Middle East’s first Sports Business District 23 Dec 2021 - 09:36 am

Doha: The Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) has officially opened its Sports Business District which is the first sports economic cluster of its kind...

Qatar Airways Privilege Club members tier validity extended to December 2022 23 Dec 2021 - 09:25 am

Doha: Awesome news to Qatar Airways Privilege Club members as its tier status will be extended! This is for Silver, Gold, and Platinum...

Ministry holds forum to teach Arabic to non-native speakers 23 Dec 2021 - 09:22 am

Doha: The Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs organised an introductory forum for the Takalam...

QNL employs technology to preserve centuries of Arab history 23 Dec 2021 - 08:48 am

Doha: Heritage preservation unites people, connects them to their past and helps them shape their future by sharing insights into previous generations’ customs...

Katara establishes ‘Katara Public Diplomacy Center’ 23 Dec 2021 - 08:41 am

Doha: The Cultural Village Foundation Katara announced the establishment of Katara Public Diplomacy Center which is first of its kind in Qatar, the...

SHATIU announces winners of 7th edition of awards 23 Dec 2021 - 08:23 am

Doha: The Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding (SHATIU) has announced the winners of the 7th edition of the award amid...

QFFD, UNHCR sign $8m pact to support humanitarian cause 23 Dec 2021 - 08:11 am

Doha: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) signed yesterday an agreement with Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) to provide $8m in...

Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation, International Understanding announces 7th edition winners 22 Dec 2021 - 10:32 pm

Doha- The Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding announced on Wednesday the winners of the 7th edition of the award amid...

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (Dec 23-25, 2021) 22 Dec 2021 - 03:33 pm

Doha: It's time to bundle up and venture out on a chilly adventure in Doha this weekend! An array of activities ranging from...

Ministry closes car repair shop for violations 22 Dec 2021 - 02:54 pm

Doha: Ministry of Commerce and Industry closed a car repair shop in Al-Gharrafa. This is due to its noncompliance with public and private...

Fake fragrances with World Cup logos seized in unlicensed factory: MoCI 22 Dec 2021 - 11:31 am

Doha: The Ministry of Commerce (MoCI) carried out an inspection in a factory located at South Muaither, which was operating without a trading...

talabat celebrates National Day by supporting local business 22 Dec 2021 - 09:34 am

Doha: talabat, the region’s leading food delivery and q-commerce app, celebrated the National Day with a campaign “From Passion to Pride,” highlighting local...

QRCS convoy treats 812 patients in Somalia 22 Dec 2021 - 09:33 am

Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has completed its medical convoy for general and ENT surgeries in Somalia, organised in cooperation with the...