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Qatar travelers with medication advised to carry prescriptions
Marie/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only Residents and visitors should avoid bringing banned substances or large quantities of medicines into Qatar without a prescription, Indian officials...
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Qatar Red Crescent distributes 10,000 meals to low-income expats
Armed with a QR930,000 donation from energy firm Chevron Phillips, one of Qatar’s largest charities recently served 10,000 meals to blue-collar expats working on the Doha Metro, Lusail Expressway and...
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New foodie tastings in Qatar combine science with the senses
All images courtesy of Platinum Scotch Broth Events Bored with Friday brunches? A food events company that offers “multi-sensory eating experiences” is launching in the Middle East this week with...
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Lightning show over West Bay
Chris CharlstonLightning show over West Bay Following yesterday’s rain, forecasters said intermittent showers will continue today and may turn into thunderstorms at night. Rain is also in the forecast...
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Animal Park roars into Qatar on Thursday
All photos by Ray Toh An “Animal Park” featuring animatronic models of dinosaurs and other large animals is being set up in Qatar and plans to open on Thursday, March 10. The park is located on an...
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Report: Qatar Airways to launch new ‘super-business class’ cabins
John Taggart/FlickrQatar Airways existing Boeing 777-300ER aircraft Qatar’s national carrier is upgrading its business class offerings by rolling out new seats that can be closed off with a sliding...
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Qatar ranked 2nd-most stable country in the Middle East
Qatar’s strong economy, strict security policies and the relative absence of refugees within the Gulf state have helped make it one of the more stable countries in the world, a new study has found....
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Survey: Qatar’s roads growing more dangerous by the day
Sebastian Wilke/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. The majority of motorists in Qatar feel their daily commute is getting longer and more dangerous, even as the country’s road infrastructure...
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Tiger found roaming loose on the Doha Expressway
SuppliedTiger on the loose With reporting from Riham Sheble Footage of a tiger cub wandering through traffic on a Qatar highway has provided an unusual diversion for motorists battling with their...
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Doha News turns seven
Darren MartinezDoha News turns seven Seven years ago this week, Doha News posted its very first tweet: News of interest is always developing in this supposedly sleepy town. Feel free to follow along...
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Report: Qatar council calls for more controls on e-commerce
Tim Reckmann/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. As online shopping becomes more popular among residents, some members of Qatar’s influential Advisory (Shura) Council have called for stricter...
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Rain to continue in Qatar throughout the day
Abdulla Almesleh/FlickLightning in Qatar People on the roads have been advised to proceed with caution this morning as heavy rains and thunderstorms make their way across Qatar. Residents should...
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Lekhwiya to conduct parachute jumps in Sealine area
The General Command of the Qatari Armed Forces announced that the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) will conduct parachute jumps at an altitude of 5,000 feet and the radius of three miles in the...
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Qatar’s West Bay bus service will no longer be for free
Ankita MenonWest Bay bus Passengers will soon have to pay to ride Qatar’s shuttle bus through Dafna/West Bay, after the service’s contract was renewed for another year by the government. Starting...
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Report: Education City schools cost Qatar Foundation $404mn annually
The price tag of operating six American universities in Qatar totals at least US$400 million, according to the Washington Post, which has obtained new information about Education City schools here....
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Unqualified healthcare workers in Qatar put on notice
HMC/FacebookPhoto for illustrative purposes only. In an effort to weed out unqualified healthcare providers in Qatar, the government has launched a new uniform licensing and development program for...
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Six things to do in Qatar this weekend (March 9-12)
Premium EventsShrek the Musical After a rainy week, sunny weather is in the forecast this weekend. Whether you’re feeling like attending something funny, going for a walk (backwards) or enjoying some...
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Many Qatar-UAE flights canceled, delayed as storms sweep through GCC
The strong winds and torrential rains that battered the UAE and, to a much lesser extent, Qatar today has created headaches for travelers flying between the two Gulf countries. Several flights between...
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Qatar animal shelters ask for help after rain damage
PAWSRain water accumulates at Paws Rescue Qatar. Two of Qatar’s largest volunteer-run animal shelters have asked for financial help and other forms of assistance after this week’s rain partially...
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Qatar Airways to launch world’s longest flight with new NZ route
Loïc Lagarde / FlickrAuckland Skyline from Devonport Qatar’s national carrier has announced more than a dozen new routes at the ITB travel fair in Berlin this week, including confirmation of the debut...
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