Qatar is among the richest countries in the world
Qatar has once again secured its position as one of the richest countries in the world, ranking sixth globally in the Forbes India 2025 Richest Countries list. Qatar recorded a GDP-PPP per capita of $122,283.2 per capita adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP). Qatar ranks alongside top countries like Liechtenstein, Singapore, Luxembourg, Ireland and Macao […]
Winter begins astronomically in Qatar tomorrow
Qatar will celebrate the Winter Solstice on December 21, marking the end of autumn and the official start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. The Qatar Meteorological Department says this occurs every year due to the 23.5-degree tilt of the Earth as it orbits the Sun. The Winter Solstice is the shortest day and longest […]
New guests at Al Khor Park: Nepal presents two baby elephants to Qatar
On December 20, 2025, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment announced the arrival of two Asian elephants to Qatar as a diplomatic gift from Nepal, highlighting the strong bilateral relations and friendship between the two countries. The ministry said the gift is of national, cultural and tourism importance to both countries. A seven-year-old female named […]