Latest Qatar News
Qatar holds 9 nominations for upcoming World Travel Middle East Awards -30/9/2008
Qatar has received a total of nine nominations fro the prestigious World Travel Middle East Awards to be announced towards the end of next month.
Students inspired by Al Waab City -30/9/2008
Al Wa’ab City Management, one of the leading real estate developers in Qatar, recently hosted a group of 30 students from Stanford University of USA to give them an overview about the mega project of the company – Al Waab City.
Qatar topmost among least corrupt nations in MENA region -30/9/2008
Qatar has improved considerably in its stand on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) compared to last year, as reported by the world corruption watchdog Transparency International.
High rents, lack of accessibility, play spoil sport for Eid entertainment -30/9/2008
Lack of accessible venues and high rents have kept away the organizers from hosting stage performances for expatriates during Eid.
Sidra Healthcare facility to be first of its kind in the region -30/9/2008
The upcoming Sidra Medical and Research Center is described as the first North American style kind of facility in the Middle East, which is likely to offer scholarships to promote careers in healthcare.
Qatari Companies need to practice flexibility to match their Indian or Chinese counterparts -18/9/2008
One of the foremost creative thinkers of the world, Edward de Bono claims that companies in Qatar will have to develop more flexibility and corporate innovation in their business operations, if they are to compete with their Indian and Chinese counterparts.
Unique Quranic Botanical Garden unveiled in Qatar -18/9/2008
Quranic Botanical Garden, the first of its kind in the world, has been officially inaugurated by HH Sheikha Mozah Nasser al-Misnad, at the Education City, thereby carving a historical milestone.
Expat women workers in Qatar unable to find affordable housing -16/9/2008
The low to middle income group female workers in Qatar are having a tough time and are finding it virtually impossible to find a decent accommodation, due to mounting rents that place most apartments beyond their reach.
Qatar needs more affordable housing to tackle spiraling rent rates -16/9/2008
Businessmen in Qatar are seeking more housing projects, targeting the low and middle income sectors, similar to the one launched by the Barwa Real Estate Company to address the problem of growing house rents in the country.
NHRC seeks revision of residency law -13/9/2008
The National Housing Rights Committee (NHRC) disclosed that cases such as default payment of monthly installments, deportation, and sponsorship change are among top complaints received by the committee.
Doha listed as one of the top Global Sustainable Centers -8/9/2008
Doha has been listed among the list of 2020 Global Sustainability Centers by the Ethisphere Institute, a think-tank dedicated for research and promotion of profitable best practices in governance.
Indian Airlines re-routes flight to Kerala -4/9/2008
The Indian Airlines flight IC997/998 operating through the Doha-Kochi route, via Kozhikode, in Kerala, India, has announced a change in its routing, due to the ongoing renovations being carried out at the Kozhikode airport.
First phase of Qatar Entertainment City to be ready by 2010 -4/9/2008
The developer of the multi-billion dollar Qatar Entertainment City at Lusail, Abu Dhabi Investment House (ADIH), has announced that the first phase of the city will be complete by 2010.
Doha City Center unveils Ramadan festivities -4/9/2008
The visitors to the City Center this Ramadan, can hope to have a gala time, with the Center promising to make shopping at the mall a memorable experience.
Qatar to unveil the most expensive sand dune museum within 3 years -1/9/2008
Qatar has taken a major step ahead towards becoming the cultural hub of the Middle East by inviting Rafael Vinoly Architects, the New York-based firm, to design the Museum of Modern Arab Art.
Royal Villa at Sharq Village awarded as the best suite in the world -1/9/2008
Well known for its luxurious settings and grand furnishings, the Royal Villa at Sharq Village and Spa is known as the best suites in the world.
Barwa to notify expatriates, short-listed for housing allotment -1/9/2008
Barwa will shortly issue notices to the expatriates who have been shortlisted for allotment of budget houses, revealed a senior Barwa official yesterday.
Airfare war leads to drastic drop in airfares across the region -26/8/2008
There is a sudden drop noticed in airfares recently, particularly, to destinations in the subcontinent, as the peak season has already ended in July, which triggered stiff competition among the carriers.
Qatar residents facing dearth of swimming pools -26/8/2008
With the population in Qatar, growing every month, the people in Doha have been experiencing a severe lack of swimming pools.
Rents in Doha likely to sink -26/8/2008
The apparent balance in the demand and supply, coupled with the seasonal stillness currently seen in the Qatar realty sector, has apparently, kept the spiraling rents for villas and apartments in Doha, under control, reveal industry experts.
British Airways announces special Ramadan offers -23/8/2008
The British Airways has announced its special Ramadan offer, with attractive fares being announced to London and beyond from Doha.
Qatar Airways reschedules Houston flights -23/8/2008
Qatar Airways has rescheduled the launch of its Houston flights to December 8th.
QNCC set to be the largest convention & exhibition center in Middle East -23/8/2008
The Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) which is all set to open in 2011, has already secured several events that position the State of Qatar to become a pioneer in the field of education, science and research.
First double-decker bus service to take-off in January 2009 -20/8/2008
Mowasalat is ready to launch its first double-decker bus service in Qatar by January 2009, which marks a part of its plan to expand its public transport network.
Qatar wins six prestigious awards for its satellite mapping system -20/8/2008
The Center for Geographical Information System (CGIS) in Qatar has won six prestigious awards at an international conference, which just concluded.
