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Strong wind and low visibility in most parts of Qatar 10 Nov 2019 - 12:57 pm

Doha: Qatar Weather on its twitter account warned residents of strong winds which resulted in a decrease in horizontal visibility. The department said...

Qatar Airways suspends flights to and from Kolkata 09 Nov 2019 - 05:03 pm

Due to the weather conditions caused by the Cyclon Bulbul that is heading towards the Bay of Bengal, Qatar Qatar Airways has suspended...

Fish with 'Human Face' is spotted in China 09 Nov 2019 - 04:16 pm

A visitor to a village in southern China has been left stunned after spotting a fish that appears to have a human face. ...

Farmers Market to open next week at Qatar Foundation 09 Nov 2019 - 03:31 pm

Doha: The third season of Torba Farmers Market will open next week at the ceremonial court in Qatar Foundation. The Qatari-founded initiative will...

13,000 abandoned vehicles removed in 2019: Official 09 Nov 2019 - 02:27 pm

Doha: Ministry of Municipality and Environment has removed over 13,000 abandoned vehicles and moved them to its three tow yards. Assistant Director of...

Thundery rain, high waves offshore 08 Nov 2019 - 07:37 am

Department of Meteorology has warned against sea activities from Saturday to Monday. "Thundery rain is expected to begin from Saturday until Monday,” the...

Qatar Customs foils smuggling of marijuana at HIA 07 Nov 2019 - 12:05 pm

Doha: The General Authority of Customs at Hamad International Airport has foiled an attempt to smuggle marijuana into the country. In a video,...

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (Nov 7-9, 2019) 06 Nov 2019 - 10:24 am

A lot of fun things are happening this weekend, as there is something for everyone like the FINA World Cup, Katara Triathlon, exhibitions,...

Volunteers clean up Wakra beach as part of Qatar Sustainability Week 2019 05 Nov 2019 - 09:37 pm

As part of the celebration of Qatar Sustainability Week 2019, Ginger Camel in partnership with Back 2 Business, Quantum Global Solutions, and Kempinski...

Museum of Islamic Art to be closed on Wednesday 05 Nov 2019 - 06:45 pm

Museum of Islamic Art has announced that it will remain closed for tomorrow. “Please note that MIA will be closed Tomorrow Wed 6th...

List of over 50 facilities providing free influenza vaccine 04 Nov 2019 - 12:16 pm

Doha: As Qatar health ministry launches the influenza vaccination campaign for the fifth year, the Ministry of Public Health has published a list...

Ministry closes shop for selling honey containing harmful chemicals 04 Nov 2019 - 12:00 pm

Following an inspection campaign and on the basis of laboratory results, the Ministry of Public Health has issued closure notice to a shop...

Two tremors recorded in Arabian Gulf: QNIS 04 Nov 2019 - 08:47 am

Doha: Qatar Seismic Information Network (QNIS) of Civil Aviation Authority registered two earthquakes in the Arabian Gulf. Two earthquakes were recorded in the...

More venues to hold public film screenings for Ajyal Festival 03 Nov 2019 - 11:42 am

Doha: Ajyal Film Festival that will be held from November 18 to 23 will organise public screenings of movies at more venues this...

UK fans buy 14% tickets of FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 31 Oct 2019 - 08:04 pm

A total of 60% of the tickets for the FIFA Club World Cup 2019 were secured by fans based in Qatar, says FIFA....

Relief for parents as Indian school retracts decision to close 31 Oct 2019 - 02:47 pm

Doha: The Indian school, which send text message yesterday to parents saying 2019-20 will be their last academic year, has ‘withdrawn their message’...