Latest Qatar News
E-gate System at the Doha Airport turns out successful -11/10/2007
An increasing demand has been witnessed for the e-gate card at the Doha International Airport.
Qatari Nationals to be issued Smart Cards -11/10/2007
Qatar has begun issuing Electronic Cards (Smart Cards) to Qatari Nationals in place of conventional ID cards.
Stockholm marks the eightieth destination of Qatar Airways -5/10/2007
Qatar Airways is planning its second European route this year, through non-stop flights scheduled to Stockholm, the Swedish Capital, which is likely to be the airlines first gateway city to Scandinavia.
Qatar will house three new Free Trade Zones -5/10/2007
Qatar plans to establish three Free Trade Zones (FTZ), and one among them is likely to be located close to New Doha International Airport.
Ashghal to build Quran Centers, Islamic Institutions, Mosques worth QR24m -5/10/2007
Ashghal (Public Works Authority) has announced its decision to launch a series of projects in Doha, including, construction of new mosques, Quran memorizing centers, Islamic Institutions and residence for Imams.
Panel formed to resolve tenant-landlord disputes -2/10/2007
A Committee armed with judicial powers, has been formed to resolve landlord-tenant disputes, and will be launched after a new rent law for curbing rent rates has been implemented.
Port worth QR20bn expected in Mesaieed -2/10/2007
The Finance Minister Yousuf Hussein Kamal, has announced that a huge port costing QR20bn is likely to come up in Mesaieed.
Ashghal building playgrounds and parks -1/10/2007
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) is spreading awareness in the society on matters such as maintaining a healthy lifestyle through increase in number of playgrounds and public parks in the city.
Zero Commission policy to be implemented any time in Qatar -1/10/2007
Qatar could introduce a zero commission environment in the travel industry any day, say industry sources.
Qatar Airways launches scheduled flights to Nagpur -1/10/2007
Qatar Airways marked the launch of its scheduled flights to the Central Indian City of Nagpur on 24th this month which represents the seventh destination of the airline in India.
New regulation likely, to tackle high rent rates in Qatar -28/9/2007
Qatar is soon expected to announce a law to tackle the shooting rent rates of commercial and residential properties.
New Management of EZDAN promises better amenities - best suited for business travelers -25/9/2007
With new management taking charge, EZDAN Hotel and Suites, comprising four tower blocks, may be the right place to stay for business travelers in Qatar, say its promoters.
Ashghal successfully completes the Slip Road Project -16/9/2007
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has completed the Slip Road Project on roundabouts.
Exorbitant rents, real estate boom, leads to shutdown & relocation of schools -10/9/2007
Exorbitant rents have compelled most private schools to close down, and move out of Doha.
Embassy calls for British nationals in Qatar to register online -10/9/2007
Simon Collis, the British Ambassador, has launched a campaign to register all the British nationals living in Qatar.
Qatar Airways announces Ramadan Holiday Packages for Doha travellers -7/9/2007
A division of Qatar Airways, the Qatar Airways holidays, has announced a series of special offers and holiday packages for departures from Doha in view of Ramadan.
Labour Department Offices to be opened at Shamal and Shahniyya areas -4/9/2007
The Labour Department in Doha has announced opening of its two new offices in the Al Shahaniyya and Al Shamal areas, where there is maximum concentration of workers and labourers.
Ashghal to begin Al Shamal Road Project -4/9/2007
Ashghal, the Qatar Public Works Authority, has announced that it will begin work on the third and second phases of the Al Shamal Road Project.
Qatar Airways Cargo plans major expansion -4/9/2007
Qatar Airways has announced a third freighter that increases its cargo destinations to sixteen from the present nine.
Banana Republic opened in Doha Villagio Mall -31/8/2007
The Banana Republic opened its first store at the Doha Villagio Mall yesterday.
New Doha Visa Application Center for UK travelers from 5th September -31/8/2007
New procedures for Visa applications have been introduced for travelers to UK and according to the new procedure, all applicants are required to produce their biometrics data at the Visa Application Center (VAC), rather than applying at the British Embassy.
A new law on bachelor accommodation expected shorlty -28/8/2007
A new law pertaining to bachelor accommodation in Doha and Qatar is expected soon.
Qatar Airways signs agreement with 50 Airlines for interline e-ticketing -28/8/2007
Qatar Airways has entered into an agreement with fifty airlines across the world, for interline electronic ticketing (e-ticketing) which permits passengers to travel without having to carry any paper ticket to a wide range of destinations.
Sheraton Doha becomes the first to launch Link@Sheraton in Middle East -25/8/2007
The Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel is the first in the Middle East to launch Link@Sheration, a new brand standard which has been introduced to create a lively experience for guests who wish to work online.
Computer training centers report increase in employees seeking crash courses -24/8/2007
There is a high demand these days for crash courses in computer training centers, after the government departments and private companies have introduced online services and due to the increasing popularity that e-government has bought in.
