Latest Qatar News
Qatar creates history with largest LNG Carrier in the world
The largest LNG Carrier in the world is now in Qatar.
Air Arabia announces early check-in facility for passengers
Air Arabia has announced an early check-in procedure for its passengers, wherein passengers can check-in 24 hours prior to actual flight time.
No downward trend noticed in rent rates, say property agents
The rents in Qatar are dependent on the attitude of individual landlords, rather than the demand-supply factor, reports The Peninsula.
Suspension of budget airline leaves several travelers disappointed
It was a big disappointment for several hundreds of Nepalese travelers who booked tickets with the budget carrier, as the airline has arrived at a decision to suspend its operations beginning 11th July.
Soaring rents compel Doha expats to consider leasehold apartments
Unable to manage the soaring rents, several expatriates in Doha have signed up to buy leasehold apartments.
Despite steep airfares more Qataris opt travelling abroad this summer
The scorching summer heat in Doha has forced Qatari residents to seek destinations outside Qatar to spend their holidays.
Stringent measures imposed on short-term visitors who disobey visa rules
The British government has imposed stringent rules on family members of UK residents who are on a short-term visit from abroad, but, do not abide by the rules.
High rents brings Qatar realty market to a standstill
Rising rents in Qatar has led to a decline in the real estate activities in the country, with several new apartments lying empty, with no takers.
New luxury hotel rooms likely in Qatar within next four years
According to a study by QNB Economics and Research Department, shortage of luxury hotel rooms in the country will ease considerably towards the year 2012.
New expressway likely to interlink industrial cities in Qatar
An expressway is likely to connect the industrial cities in Qatar soon.
IHG signs deal to develop Crown Plaza hotel in Doha
The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has entered into an agreement with Trans Orient Group, to develop Crowne Plaza in Qatar, adjacent to Doha Airport.
Qatar Airways introduces non-stop flights to Kozhikode
Qatar Airways has launched non-stop flights from Doha to Kozhikode, a district in the South Indian State, Kerala.
Smart ID Card facility embraced by Qataris
The introduction of Smart ID Cards for travel to Saudi Arabia has been welcomed by Qataris.
New Biometric Data Collection Center unveiled at Doha City Center
The permanent biometric data collection center of the Ministry of Interior was recently unveiled at the Doha City Center, for issuing Smart ID Cards to nationals.
22 new parks likely in Qatar
It has been disclosed during a recent meeting held at the Central Municipal Council (CMC) that Qatar has embarked on a plan to build 22 new parks in various parts of the country.
Most expensive spa in the Middle East unveiled
Most expensive regional spa, namely the Beit Al Shyoukh (House of Royalty), the Royal Villa by Sharq Village and Spa has been unveiled at Qatar.
MIC Housing Development designed to be a green village within a city
The MIC Housing Phase II Development, a sustainable residential community at Mesaieed has appointed Hyder ACLA, the landscape architects and master-planners as its concept master-planner and landscape architect.
Doha skyline adorned by a new iconic project Tornado Tower
A new landmark building, namely the Tornado Tower has been unveiled in Doha by Qatar Investment Projects and Development Holding Company (QIPCO Holding) yesterday.
First indoor football dome in Middle East likely in Qatar
Qatar plans to build a modern extreme sports complex, and the first indoor football dome in the Middle East, and several other new facilities, in view of the upcoming Olympics, revealed the Chairman of Doha 2016 Bid Committee.
Qatar plans Media City launch
Qatar has announced plans to launch a Media City, a specially designated zone, with a capacity to accommodate about 25000 people from around the world.
Qatar Airways increases weekly frequencies to Bahrain
Qatar Airways has announced an increase in its weekly frequencies to Bahrain, with the addition of five more flights beginning 1st June, with the total connecting flights between the two countries touching 47 in number.
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.
