Latest Qatar News
Most expensive spa in the Middle East unveiled -14/6/2008
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 -14/6/2008
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 -14/6/2008
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 -4/6/2008
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 -23/5/2008
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 -23/5/2008
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 -12/5/2008
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 -30/4/2008
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 -30/4/2008
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 -29/4/2008
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 -29/4/2008
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 -29/4/2008
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 -27/4/2008
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 -22/4/2008
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% -20/4/2008
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 -17/4/2008
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 -13/4/2008
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 -11/4/2008
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 -9/4/2008
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 -5/4/2008
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 -5/4/2008
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 -1/4/2008
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 -1/4/2008
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 -28/3/2008
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 -26/3/2008
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.
