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More than 50 percent of jobs in Qatar may be lost to automation: WEF

24 May 2023
More than 50 percent of jobs in Qatar may be lost to automation: WEF
The international non-governmental organization said that 46 percent of work activities in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are also likely to turn towards automated in the coming years.

Qatar considered as “Sports Capital of the World”

12 May 2023
Qatar considered as “Sports Capital of the World”
Asian Cup 2023 Local Organizing Committee (LOC) CEO, Jassim Al-Jassim said that Qatar is not just the Sports Capital of Asia, but across the world.

Qatar wins bid to host Qatar Basketball World Cup 2027

01 May 2023
Qatar wins bid to host Qatar Basketball World Cup 2027
The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) has been awarded the hosting rights for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, with all games of the prestigious tournament to be played in Doha City.

Airfares to popular holiday destinations from Qatar on the rise

27 April 2023
Airfares to popular holiday destinations from Qatar on the rise
Airfares to few popular holiday destinations have been on the rise recently, with more nationals and residents alike seeking to travel during the Eid Al Fitr celebrations.

Qatar considered as world’s safest family-friendly destination for tourists

11 April 2023
Qatar considered as world’s safest family-friendly destination for tourists
Doha was named the ‘Arab Tourism Capital’ for 2023 by the Arab Ministerial Council, while the Numbeo Crime Index has named Qatar as the world’s safest city for tourist

New Qatar study confirms Covid-19 vaccination for inpatients is beneficial

03 April 2023
New Qatar study confirms Covid-19 vaccination for inpatients is beneficial
According to latest study in Qatar, administration of Covid-19 mRNA vaccine in the inpatient population in a rehabilitation facility can help them to gain complete immunity.

Shop Qatar 2023 schedule of events announced

10 March 2023
Shop Qatar 2023 schedule of events announced
Qatar Tourism has announced the schedule of events forming part of Shop Qatar, the largest shopping festival in the country.

Qatar issues fresh Hajj Permits directives for expats

23 February 2023
Qatar issues fresh Hajj Permits directives for expats
The Hajj and Umrah Department at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) announced fresh directives for residents wishing to perform Hajj this year.

Hayya Card validity extended for visitors until January 2024

30 January 2023
Hayya Card validity extended for visitors until January 2024
The Interior Ministry has announced extension of validity of Hayya Card for fans and organizers allowed entry into Qatar until 24th January 2024.

Qatar reverts to ‘visa-on-arrival’ policy in place of Hayya Card

07 January 2023
Qatar reverts to ‘visa-on-arrival’ policy in place of Hayya Card
Qatar has re-introduced visa-on-arrival policies, in place of the Hayya Card which it introduced for the FIFA World Cup.

Qatar bans Covid19 quarantine rules, scraps red list for global visitors

03 September 2022
Qatar bans Covid19 quarantine rules, scraps red list for global visitors
Qatar has cancelled all Covid-19 quarantine requirements for foreign visitors and has announced withdrawal of its red list, as it prepares to host the 2022 World Cup in November.

Over 2.45million tickets sold for FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar

24 August 2022
Over 2.45million tickets sold for FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar
Organizers of the Football World Cup in Qatar have already sold 2.45 million tickets, FIFA revealed.

Qatar lines-up range of entertainment events for FIFA World Cup 2022

15 August 2022
Qatar lines-up range of entertainment events for FIFA World Cup 2022
Qatar will host a wide range of cultural and family entertainment options during the forthcoming FIFA World Cup, to be held from 20th November to 18th December.

Majority of Qatar World Cup teams to be based within 10km radius

28 July 2022
Majority of Qatar World Cup teams to be based within 10km radius
Three quarters of the teams at the World Cup finals in Qatar will be based within a 10km radius of each other, FIFA said, when announcing the training and hotel venues for the 31 national sides.

Qatar all geared up for forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2022

25 July 2022
Qatar all geared up for forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2022
The popular soccer tournament is one of the most well-attended and most-watched sport across the globe.

Qatar among world’s best destination for expat women

14 July 2022
Qatar among world’s best destination for expat women
Qatar has been ranked as 8th best destination in the world for ‘Best Quality of Life for Expat Women’ category.

Masks once again made mandatory for indoor public areas in Qatar

08 July 2022
Masks once again made mandatory for indoor public areas in Qatar
The Council of Ministers in Qatar have made it mandatory for people over the age of six years to wear masks in closed public areas to stop the spread of coronavirus.

FIFA World Cup in Qatar to use semi-automated offside system

04 July 2022
FIFA World Cup in Qatar to use semi-automated offside system
FIFA has confirmed that a semi-automated offside system will be used at this year’s football World Cup in Qatar.

Interior Ministry clarifies regarding repatriation cost of expat employee

10 June 2022
Interior Ministry clarifies regarding repatriation cost of expat employee
The Interior Ministry in Qatar has issued a press statement in order to clarify further about the duty of a recruiter with regard to repatriation cost of an expat employee.

FIFA 2022-Ticket fee dues for random selection to end on 15th June 2022

03 June 2022
FIFA 2022-Ticket fee dues for random selection to end on 15th June 2022
The payment period for tickets allocated in the second phase of random selection draw sales will end on 15th June 2022 at 12 noon (Doha time).

FIFA World Cup 2022: mandatory Hayya Card now digitalized

29 May 2022
FIFA World Cup 2022: mandatory Hayya Card now digitalized
The digital Haya Card will allow fans to enter the country, stadiums and provide free access to public transportation services including metro, taxis and bus, said Saeed Al Kuwari, Executive Director of Hayya, SC.

Qatar lifts mask mandate in closed places from 21st May 2022

19 May 2022
Qatar lifts mask mandate in closed places from 21st May 2022
Qatar has decided to lift more Covid-19 restrictions such as the necessity of masks in closed public places from 21st May 2022.

Al Maha Island expected to draw more than 1mn visitors annually

12 May 2022
Al Maha Island expected to draw more than 1mn visitors annually
Al Maha Island, located in Lusail, adjacent to Place Vendome Mall, and linked to mainland through a causeway is likely to draw over 1.5million visitors annually.

Qatar 2022 ticket demand tops 23mn in latest phase

04 May 2022
Qatar 2022 ticket demand tops 23mn in latest phase
FIFA has mentioned that there is a demand for 23.5 million tickets from across the world in its latest phase for sale of 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

European Union to exempt Qataris from Schengen Visa requirement

29 April 2022
European Union to exempt Qataris from Schengen Visa requirement
Qatar has appreciated the move by the European Commission (EC) to include Qatar on list of countries whose nationals are exempted from Schengen visa.
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