Qatar tops Gulf in press freedom
The 2026 Report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) shows that press freedom is deteriorating at an alarming rate worldwide. Qatar and Mauritania topped the list in Arab countries. According to figures released by the Qatar Press Center, Qatar rose to 75th place globally and maintained its top position in the Gulf region. Qatar gained due […]
Qatar Toy Festival 2026 to kick off on July 1
The Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) is gearing up to welcome the summer heat with a family-friendly experience. The Qatar Toy Festival will kick off on July 1 with a range of fun activities for all ages. It will feature a variety of indoor activities for children and adults alike. The festival will feature […]
Qatar ranks sixth in the list of the world’s best tax-free countries
As the number of countries that will exempt income tax from 2026 increases, the number of people looking to migrate to foreign countries with a low cost of living is also increasing. Qatar has been ranked sixth in the new list of the world’s best tax-free countries where expatriates can live at an affordable cost. […]
Strong winds expected in Qatar over the weekend
The Qatar Meteorological Department has warned of strong winds, high waves and dust storms in Qatar in the coming days. The authorities made this known in a weekend weather report released on their official social media page. The report says that it will be fairly warm during the day on Thursday and the sky will […]
Qatar launches ‘Hala Summer’ campaign
Visit Qatar has announced ‘Hala Summer’, its annual summer campaign. The campaign, which will run from May to September 2026, will feature a wide range of entertainment events. The Qatar Toy Festival, Minecraft World and Fontana Circus are among the main attractions. In addition, a concert by the famous singer John Legend will be held […]
Temporary traffic restrictions at Bu Sidra Interchange
Qatar’s Public Works Department, Ashghal, has announced that temporary traffic restrictions will be imposed at Bu Sidra Interchange on May 1 and 2 as part of maintenance work. The exit to Salwa Road, which is heading towards Doha, will be closed to vehicles heading from Muaidar/Bu Sidra to West Industrial Street. The authorities have stated […]
Rainy season ends in Qatar; ‘Al-Rasha’ star to be visible from April 29
The Qatar Meteorology Department has announced that the ‘Al-Rasha’ star will begin to be visible in Qatar from April 29. Meteorologists say that the country’s rainy season will end with the appearance of this star in the sky. With this change, temperatures in the country will start to increase in the coming days. Although the […]
Qatar Airways resumes daily services to Kozhikode
Qatar Airways has officially announced that it will resume its daily flights to Kozhikode from May 1, 2026. This decision will be a great relief for Malayalis and other passengers from Gulf countries. As part of ensuring better service to passengers, the company is also offering special discounts to those who have booked tickets in […]
Summer timetable announced for Qatar government schools
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the new summer timetable for Qatar government schools. According to a notice issued on April 27, the new timetable will be applicable from May 3 to June 3, 2026. The change is to provide relief to students in the face of the sweltering summer heat. According […]
More flights resume at Qatar’s Hamad International Airport
More international airlines are resuming their services at Qatar’s Hamad International Airport (HIA), authorities said on Sunday, as part of an expansion of flights to and from Doha. The airport authorities shared the news via the X (X) platform. The details of the airlines that will start services on various dates according to the new […]