Latest Qatar News
Achievements of Ashghal hailed -6/2/2008
Ashghal (Public Works Authority in Qatar) has been highly appreciated for the hard work that has been put in, towards developing the infrastructure in the country.
Harrowing times ahead for tenants – Property expert -6/2/2008
According to a top property market expert, the harrowing times faced by tenants last year, is likely to worsen this year.
Lawyers debate over effectiveness of the proposed rental law -4/2/2008
The State Cabinet has approved the draft of a new rental regulation, and will be forwarding it to the Advisory Council for its approval.
Qatar to unveil world-class Museum of Islamic Arts -28/1/2008
Beginning 22nd November this year, Qatar will house one of the most important art collections in the world, the Museum of Islamic Arts.
Municipality issues demolition notice to Illegal buildings -28/1/2008
Demolition notice has been issued to 27 buildings in Doha that come under the jurisdiction of Doha Municipality, as the buildings construction, violated the norms.
Anxious residents await implementation of new rental regulation -28/1/2008
People in Doha, who are anxiously awaiting the new rent law, have expressed concerns on the delay of the proposed new law, which is likely to replace the existing law, reports The Peninsula.
Doha prepares for a Green 2016 Olympic Games -20/1/2008
Doha has expressed its desire to stage the Olympic Games to be held between the 14th and 30th October 2016.
Ministry revised fee structure available on the website -20/1/2008
The revised fee for processing of services by various departments of the Ministry of Interior is now updated in the Ministry website.
New technology adopted to detect fake visas, passports -20/1/2008
The Passport and Airport Security Department in Qatar has installed state-of-the-art equipment, which has the capacity to detect fake visas and passports.
Online e-Government Service in Qatar achieves milestone -18/1/2008
ictQATAR, the Supreme Council for Information and Communication Technology in Qatar, has awarded United Readymix for carrying out the one millionth transaction on Qatar e-Government website.
Expats can expect Smart ID Cards towards end of the year -16/1/2008
Expatriates in Qatar can expect to avail various services offered by smart ID cards towards the end of this year, official sources confirmed yesterday.
CMC to find ways to tackle Free Visa racket -16/1/2008
The concerned authorities need to seriously look into the problem pertaining to free visa and absconding workers, and frame proper regulations to combat the menace.
Bahrain Air to fly twice daily between Doha and Manama -16/1/2008
Bahrain Air, which is expected to commence its operations from the first of next month, has announced two daily flights between Doha and Manama.
Air India to announce daily flights between Doha and Kerala soon -12/1/2008
AIR-INDIA Express has announced its plans to begin daily services from Doha to Kerala, shortly.
Surging costs leading to increased marital woes in Qatar -9/1/2008
Mounting inflation in Qatar has led to family and marital woes and is further increasing the number of divorce cases and legal circles, reports The Peninsula.
Changing a visa-status is now travel-free -9/1/2008
Qatar has announced that a foreigner, on a visit to Qatar, will not have to travel overseas and then, return to seek work permit.
Hotel Khalifa in Doha to be unveiled by June 2009 -7/1/2008
Work has commenced on the 150-room luxury hotel with French Chateau motif that is currently coming up on the Khalifa Sports Complex grounds, a source has said.
10,000 new hotel rooms likely in Qatar by 2010 -7/1/2008
According to sources, Qatar will house another 7000 hotel rooms and 3000 apartment rooms this year, and by the year 2010, it is expected that there will be 10,000 new hotel rooms and 3600 tourist apartments in Qatar.
HMC Hospital for children to get operational by 2011 -3/1/2008
The first exclusive hospital for children in Qatar, established by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), is scheduled to get operational towards end of 2011.
The launch of major research institutes receives a go-ahead -27/12/2007
The First Conference of Arab Expatriate Scientists (QFIRST 2007) has concluded, and H.
Tenants suffering rent-hike disputes should seek help from Court -27/12/2007
With the housing shortage getting worse, there are increasing numbers of rent hike dispute cases in courts, and there are many tenants who prefer to suffer, rather than follow the legal path.
Qatar to launch three sustainable development institutes -12/12/2007
Aiming to emphasize on its agenda of sustainable development, Qatar is ready to launch three separate multi-million research institutes, covering the Biomedical, Environmental and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sectors.
Qatar witnesses major boom in Hotel and Tourism Industry -8/12/2007
Although, the hotel and tourism industry in Qatar is on an upsurge, analysis reveal that, in time, the market will remain oversupplied with rooms, and the occupancy rates would decline, causing a fall in average room rates and revenue per available room, reveals the Oxford Business Group (OBG).
GCC Citizens fear probability of another rent hike -7/12/2007
Citizens of other GCC states, although, welcomed the formation of a common regional market, expressed fear over possible hike in property and rent rates in Gulf, due to increased demand.
German Architect strives towards establishing a Greener Doha -4/12/2007
German Architect, Gottfried Faulstich is working on innovative projects which include green buildings, artificial water channels, designer walkways and the like, towards fulfilling his dream of turning Doha into a greener, cooler city.
