Latest Qatar News
Qatar makes successful transition to eight digit telephone numbers -29/7/2010
The telecom regulator in Qatar, ictQATAR, has confirmed about the successful transition of phone numbers in Qatar from seven digits to eight digits, effective 28th July 2010.
Over 40,000 visitors throng the Doha Summer Fun Park -29/7/2010
The visitor numbers to Doha Summer Fun Park has crossed 40,000 until two days ago, particularly after the organizers slashed prices for children to enjoy more rides.
Major influx of foreign workers leads to growth in expat remittance -27/7/2010
The ever-growing influx of foreign workers into the country has resulted in increase of overseas remittances by expatriate workers.
Qatar all set to emerge as popular tourist destination -26/7/2010
Qatar is all set to emerge as a popular tourist destination, with the efforts by the government to place the country on the map, said an expert in the hotel industry.
Passengers welcome online check-in facility by Qatar Airways -13/7/2010
The online check-in facility introduced by Qatar Airways has served as a boon to passengers flying out of Doha during peak holiday season.
Qatar grows to be the third largest economy in GCC -6/7/2010
Given, its huge natural gas resources, Qatar is all set to be one of the third largest economy in the GCC by 2012, reveals the latest research.
Barwa announces handover of low-rent housing units -6/7/2010
Barwa has begun delivery of its low-rent housing units in Al Saliyah to tenants.
Infrastructure for Energy City Qatar to be completed this year -28/6/2010
The infrastructure for Energy City Qatar, aimed at drawing international energy companies, will be completed this year, said the Chief Executive Officer of the project.
World Trade Centre Tower to be ready by 2012 at West Bay -28/6/2010
A new 50-storey commercial and recreational tower will be built in West Bay within two years, announced Sheikh Nasser bin Ali al-Thani, Chairman of Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Company (QGIRCO).
Qatar ranked as most peaceful nation in MENA Region -21/6/2010
Qatar emerged the topper in being the most peaceful country in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region during the 2010 Global Peace Index (GPI).
More public parks and playgrounds in store for Qatar -16/6/2010
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Urban Planning in Qatar has announced plan to establish 38 public parks and playgrounds and go ahead with beautification projects worth a total of QR133mn across various municipalities of the state.
Karwa City officially launched -7/6/2010
The Karwa City at the Industrial Area has been officially unveiled this month.
New Interior Ministry service centre unveiled at Industrial Area -7/6/2010
The new service centre of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has been unveiled at the Industrial Area yesterday.
Qatar globally considered as unique travel destination -31/5/2010
Event planners from around the world – South America, Europe and Asia, consider Qatar to be a new and unique destination which could be considered for their clients travels at the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) pavilion at the Worldwide Exhibition for Incentive Travel, Meetings and Events (IMEX).
Mowasalat to unveil Karwa Township next month -31/5/2010
The Qatar transport company, Mowasalat, will unveil the much-awaited township for employees next month, it has been announced.
SCH likely to cut salaries of expat employees by 10 to 50 percent -31/5/2010
The Supreme Council of Health (SCH), the regulatory body for healthcare sector, plans to cut down the remunerations of its non-Qatari employees by 10 to 50 percent when their job contracts expire.
Qatari government to mandate job contracts for all employees -24/5/2010
The government in Qatar is likely to make job contracts mandatory for all its employees, including nationals, who were so far not required to sign any employment contracts.
Qatar to see 1.8mn tourist arrivals by 2014 -24/5/2010
Tourist arrivals in Qatar will reach 1.
New law accepts post-dated cheques as mode of payment in Qatar -17/5/2010
According to a new law(Law No 7 of 2010) issued to H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, post-dated cheques will remain an accepted mode of payment in Qatar.
Second Phase of Gondolania Theme Park unveiled at Villagio -17/5/2010
The second phase of Gondolania Theme Park at Villagio was unveiled yesterday, with the launch of a 4D Cinema and bowling alley, among other amenities.
Doha Expressway to be unveiled soon -17/5/2010
The road leading to the ambitious QR15bn Doha Expressway will be unveiled on Thursday, thereby relieving the congestion in and around Doha.
Construction and real estate sectors in Qatar beginning to dominate -10/5/2010
Century 21 Qatar, in its latest monthly overview report on the Qatar real estate sector, said that the real estate market has begun to dominate, and owners are now more market-driven about their pricing strategies and are offering alternatives.
Qatar streets, public grounds, to be given official names -28/4/2010
The Central Municipal Council in Qatar has revealed that all unnamed roads and avenues in Qatar, will soon be given official names, as per the recent Cabinet decision.
Experts warn against shifting of workers outside Doha -28/4/2010
Moving single workers to localities outside Doha City, in accordance with the recent law, could spark a hike in rentals, leaving several residents in a pathetic state, warn experts.
Labour Ministry announces new hotline -19/4/2010
The Labour Ministry in Qatar has announced a hotline to receive grievances pertaining to Ministry and private companies, from the public.
