Welcome to Online Qatar Guide
Situated on the bank of the Arabian Gulf, Doha, the Capital city of Qatar is one of the choicest destinations to visit and live. Teeming with activity, Doha for long has been known as one of the most 'eventful' pearl fishing villages in the South East Arabia of the Persian Gulf.
Major Tourist Attractions
Tourists can explore the natural environment of Qatar by taking an exciting desert safari, relaxing at the many beaches and pools or just enjoying their favourite sport, be it bowling alleys, tennis, snookers, billiards, golf courses, or ice skating rinks. There is something for everyone in this wonderful place.
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Historical Places
Marroub Fort: Is located on the west coast of Quatar and was built during the Abbasside period on the foundations of an older fort. It carries the inscription of Abbasside architectural style. Located along the northern side of the Fort, about 250 houses are grouped together so as to form an arch. Read More
Latest Qatar News
Ezdan to develop 4200 low-budget housing in Qatar
A Qatari shareholding company, Ezdan Real Estate, has ventured into a project of development and construction of 4200 residential units for low and middle income category people.
Qatar becomes first Arab country to issue hi-tech forgery-proof e-passports
Qatar has become the first Arab country to issue the hi-tech forgery-proof e-passports, which are currently being issued by the Interior Ministry in Qatar.
Eligibility criteria for applicants of Barwa low rent housing revealed
According to Barwa low-rent housing scheme, the applicants who are in receipt of the court order enforcing evacuation of their houses, or the applicants residing with their families in shared or bad accommodations, will be given preference for allotment of flats.
Details of masterplan designed to transform Al Wakra into model city
Inline with the initiatives launched by Urban Planning Development Authority (UPDA) to develop Al Wakra as a model city, the heritage structures in the city will undergo a facelift.
Work teams formed for commencing work on Smart ID Cards for nationals
The Nationality and Travel Documents department at the Ministry of Interior has formed two mobile work teams for collection of biometric data to issue Smart ID Cards to Qataris.
Qatar Airways announces daily non-stop service to Kozhikode in Kerala
Qatar Airways has launched daily non-stop service from Doha to Kozhikode in Kerala, which marks its ninth destination in India and third in Kerala.
Selection process of residents underway for low-rent Barwa houses
Applicants for the low-rent houses of Barwa Real Estate Company are being called to appear for interviews by the company.
New direct flight connects Doha and Kochi
Jet Airways, the Indian-based private airline has begun its daily direct flights connecting Doha and Kochi.
Bahrain-Qatar Causeway construction cost to surge 40%
The cost of construction of Al Mahaba Causeway, which links Bahrain to Qatar, is likely to surge by 40 percent due to inflation and shortage of building materials.
Housing loans for Qatari government employees increased
The State of Qatar has announced an increase in the upper limit of housing loans to QR8000,000 for Qatari government employees.
Numerous Landlord-tenant dispute cases reported in Doha
The landlord-tenant disputes over rent-hikes continue to persist in Doha, despite enforcement of the new law which freezes increase in rent until 2010, reports The Peninsula.
Aspire Academy -the busiest indoor sports facility in the world
The largest indoor sports facility in the world, Aspire Academy, is also one of the more talked about sports arena in the world.
Implementation of Qatar Entertainment City at Lusail, underway
The Qatar Entertainment City together with Majid Al Futtaim Group, announced their deal to begin implementation of the main area of Qatar.
British Embassy reveals tough rules for UK visas
People who enter the UK through false documents or deception will face an automatic ban, effective 1st April, announced the British Embassy in Doha.
Additional housing supplies may ease inflation
The Central Bank in Qatar has revealed that additional housing supplies, during later part of this year, may ease soaring rents and stabilize inflation.
Qatar to set regulations for environment-friendly buildings
Qatar plans to regulate standards and specifications for construction of environment-friendly buildings and projects, revealed a senior official.
Qatar to house first major Green Building Complex
With the completion of the first phase of the Energy City Qatar (ECQ), Qatar will be the proud owner of the first major Green Building Complex in the region.
Doha likely to see 22 new hotels in four years
The Qatar Tourism Authority has announced that a total of 22 new hotels will be opened within next four years.
Doha well-prepared to host the Asian Cup
The Secretary-General of the Qatar Football Association, Saud al-Mohannadi, yesterday re-affirmed that everything is proceeding as planned, and that Doha is well-ahead of schedule, with the stadiums and the budget, and is all ready to host the Asian Cup next month.
Qatar sets deadline for nationalization drive
Within a year time, all public and private sector companies in Qatar will nationalize 20 percent of their workforce.