Ooredoo Doha Marathon 2025: Cornish roads to be temporarily closed

Ooredoo

Major roads will be closed in support of the Ooredoo Doha Marathon on January 13, 2025. Roads in Al Dafna, Cornish, Al Bidda, Souq Waqif and Msheireb will be temporarily closed. The road will be closed from 10 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16 to 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17. This step has been taken […]

Digital raffle draw for Sealine season begins

Sealine season

Sealine Season, organized by Visit Qatar, enters its second week. This season is an exciting time for everyone to enjoy. Making this season exciting is the Digital Raffle Draw, which offers people the opportunity to win high-value prizes while enjoying a variety of services and fun experiences. Visitors who spend at least QR200 at the […]

Ministry of Jail inmates’ products for sale on the Sooum app

Sooum app

The Department of Penal and Correctional Institutions of the Ministry of Home Affairs has put on sale products made by prison inmates through the Ministry’s “Sooum” app from 12 January 2025 at 9 am.The aim is to support prison inmates financially and help them gain the ability and confidence to be a part of society […]

Qatar opens its first school for students with disabilities

School

Qatar’s Ministry of Education has launched the first school for students with disabilities in partnership with the Qatar Foundation. This academy is for students with a variety of disabilities. This includes students who suffer from physical and mental health issues such as developmental and cognitive disabilities. The aim of the Ministry is to ensure that […]

Qatar’s passport holders can travel to 112 countries without a visa

passport

The Henley Passport Index 2025, released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), ranks the world’s most powerful passports. A total of 199 countries are eligible for visa-free travel. Qatar has moved up six places to 47th in the global ranking. Qatar’s passport holders, who were ranked 53rd in January 2024, can travel to 112 […]

The flu vaccine should be taken as soon as possible

flu vaccine

The Family Advisory Council of Hamad General Hospital has urged people to receive the flu vaccine as soon as possible as the flu season has started. Taking preventive measures is crucial, and the flu vaccine is one of the most effective preventive measures. Vaccination provides up to 70% protection in reducing the impact of flu. […]

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