Flights from Qatar still suspended
All flights from Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Qatar have been temporarily suspended, authorities said. Services will not resume until the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has confirmed that the airspace is safe and allows it to reopen. The airport authorities made the new announcement on the X (X) platform on Monday morning, March 2, […]
Online learning for private schools and kindergartens from Sunday; New directive from the Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has directed all private schools, kindergartens, educational service centers and nurseries to suspend face-to-face classes and switch to completely online learning (Distance Learning) from March 1, 2026 (Sunday). This decision is a precautionary measure in the wake of new developments in the sector. This practice will continue […]
Qatar closes airspace; Interior Ministry says security is strong
Qatar has temporarily closed its airspace as a security precaution following the emergence of war-like situations in the region. Qatar successfully repelled Iran’s missile attacks on US military bases in the Gulf countries in retaliation for the joint attack by Israel and the United States on Iran. Qatar’s Interior Ministry confirmed that there were no […]
Fake messages in the name of the tax department; Authority warns of caution
Authorities have informed that fake messages are being circulated through email and mobile messages (SMS) in the name of the General Tax Authority (GTA). Such messages contain suspicious links promising tax refunds or asking for updating personal information. The authority has issued a strong warning against clicking on such links. Key suggestions: The authority urged […]
Garangao celebration for children; Preparations complete in Katara
The Katara Cultural Village is all set for the Garangao celebrations, which celebrate Qatar’s heritage and culture. The celebrations will take place on March 3 (Tuesday) at 21 High Street in Katara. Extensive facilities have been prepared here for children who will come dressed in traditional costumes. Key details: Garangao is usually celebrated on the […]
DoorDash to shut down in 4 countries; Qatar also on the list
Leading online food delivery platform DoorDash is shutting down its services in four countries. The company is discontinuing operations in Qatar, Singapore, Japan, and Uzbekistan. This includes the services of the brands Deliveroo and Wolt under DoorDash. The company made this official announcement on February 25, 2026. The company stated that the decision to withdraw […]
Qatar declares bank holiday; financial institutions to remain closed on March 1
The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced that all banks and financial institutions in Qatar will be closed on Sunday, March 1 (March 1, 2026). The holiday is announced in accordance with Article 4, Clause 4 of Amiri Decree No. 57 of 2025. According to this Amiri Decree, the first Sunday of March every year […]
Qatar’s last cold wave to begin today
The Qatar Meteorological Department (QMD) has announced that the last cold wave, which precedes the onset of spring, will begin today (February 23, 2026). This weather change will be felt after the star ‘Saad Balaa’ rises in the sky. Authorities remind people to pay attention to weather warnings and take precautions in these days before […]
National address can be updated through Metrash; action in case of default
Officials have announced that citizens and expatriates can use the Ministry of Home Affairs’ ‘Metrash’ application to easily register and update their national address. The ministry reminded about this through its official social media page. Failure to register the national address or not updating it in time if there are changes in the address will […]
‘Mahseel Festival’ kicks off in Katara
The ‘Mahseel Festival’, organized by Qatar Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Development of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, has kicked off in Freej Katara. The fair offers visitors the opportunity to directly purchase high-quality local agricultural products, as well as a great family entertainment experience. Key features of […]