Weather warning in Qatar: Visibility may decrease
The Qatar Meteorological Department (QMD) has warned that horizontal visibility is likely to decrease in some areas of Qatar today and tomorrow (February 13). Fog is likely to be felt in some places on Friday morning. The weather will be slightly warmer during the day. The sky will be partly cloudy. However, the temperature will […]
Traffic restrictions at Thumama Stadium Interchange; Road to be closed on Friday and Saturday
The Qatar Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced that traffic will be partially disrupted at Thumama Stadium Interchange for essential maintenance. The traffic will be restricted to Exit 32A, which leads from Mesaieed Road to Sabah Al Ahmed Corridor. The restrictions will be in place for 8 hours on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February […]
Saudi Cabinet approves Riyadh-Doha high-speed rail line; travel time now just two hours
The Saudi Council of Ministers has approved a contract for a new 785-km electric high-speed rail line connecting Saudi Arabia and Qatar. This important decision was made at a cabinet meeting held in Riyadh on February 10, 2026, chaired by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. The main features of the project […]
Ministry of Commerce announces Ramadan discounts on over 1,000 items in Qatar
Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has announced discounts on over 1,000 daily necessities in Qatar. The scheme is being implemented in collaboration with major shopping malls and retail outlets in the country. The move aims to make food and non-food products that are usually in high […]
Traffic restrictions in Al Wakrah on Tuesday night
The Qatar Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced that there will be a partial traffic restriction at Al Wakrah Old Souq Intersection on Tuesday night. The restriction is for road tarring work on Al Jebel Street. During this time, vehicles coming from Doha, Al Wakrah and Al Jebel Street are requested to use alternative routes shown […]
Nighttime traffic restrictions at Al Wakra Intersection
Qatar’s public works authority, Ashghal, has announced that nighttime traffic restrictions will be imposed at Al Wakra Intersection as part of the maintenance works. The intersection will be closed from 12 midnight to 5 am on February 12 and 13 (Thursday and Friday). The maintenance work is being carried out in collaboration with the General […]
Ramadan in Qatar likely to start on February 18
According to astronomical calculations, the start of Ramadan this year (Hijrah 1447) will be on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Qatar Calendar House (QCH) announced. However, the official announcement regarding the start of Ramadan will be made by the Crescent Sighting Committee of the Ministry of Awqaf, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. […]
Rain warning in Qatar: Strong winds and thunderstorms possible
The Qatar Meteorological Department (QMD) has issued a warning as rain continues in various parts of Qatar. Authorities said that there is a possibility of rain with thunderstorms and strong winds in some places. The department warned those who go out to take special care. Visibility is also likely to decrease along with the rain […]
Sixth Qatar Economic Forum to be held in Doha from May 12, 2026
The sixth Qatar Economic Forum, organized by the Qatar Ministry of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with Bloomberg, will be held in Doha from May 12 to 14, 2026. The theme of this year’s summit is ‘The Global Rebalance: Capital, Power and the Middle East’. The forum will discuss the growing influence of Middle Eastern […]
Qatar National Sports Day 2026 on February 10
Qatar National Sports Day 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 10 with a wide range of events to promote a healthy lifestyle. This year’s celebrations are being held under the theme “I Chose Sports”. Hundreds of sports competitions and events are planned to be held in major parks and stadiums across the country. The […]