PHCC announces health centre operating hours on National Day
On Thursday, December 18, the Qatar National Day holiday, the Primary Healthcare Corporation (PHCC) announced that 21 of its 31 health centres will be open. On-duty centres will provide family medical services from 7am to 11pm, dental services will be available until 10pm, and Al Jumailiya Health Centre will operate on a 24-hour on-call basis. […]
Qatar National Day Parade 2025 Schedule and Parking Details Announced
The Qatar National Day Parade 2025, which will take place on Thursday, December 18, at the Doha Corniche, is a much-anticipated event. The parade will take place from 9 a.m. to approximately 10 a.m. and is free to the public, with no tickets required. The event will showcase the participation of Qatar’s military and security […]
Rain expected in Qatar until Friday, December 19
According to the latest weather updates, skies are expected to remain cloudy across Qatar until the morning of Friday, December 19, 2025. The Qatar Meteorological Department has announced that there is a chance of occasional rain, with thunderstorms possible in some areas. The department warned that rain could be accompanied by strong winds, which could […]
Ashghal announces temporary road closure at Onaiza Interchange
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced a temporary partial closure at Onaiza Interchange for maintenance work. All four directions of the interchange will be closed from 2am to 3am on Friday, December 19, 2025. Drivers approaching Onaiza Interchange from Lekhware Intersection, Fire Station Intersection, Arch Intersection and Lejbailat Intersection should use the free right […]
Ici C’est Paris Park by Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways’ Ici C’est Paris Park will be open to the public in Doha from 5pm to 10pm on December 14 and from 3pm to 10pm on December 15, 16 and 17. It offers a comprehensive, family-friendly space for residents, visitors and football fans to enjoy the Paris Saint-Germain universe. The park will feature immersive […]
Darb Al Sai: A Journey into the Heritage of the Desert
Darb Al Sai attracts large crowds as part of Qatar National Day celebrations, offering visitors an immersive cultural journey that brings traditional Bedouin life to the forefront. Organised by the Ministry of Culture, the experience centres around the Al Makhtar Showcase, where families and children can enjoy camel rides, learn saddle techniques and enjoy traditional […]
Geminids Festival in Al Kharara
The annual Geminids Festival will take place from December 13 to 14, 2025, when astronomy enthusiasts gather at the Meteor Shower Viewpoint in the sky of Al Kharara. The free event, which runs from 8pm to 4am, promises a spectacular display of up to 60 stars per hour during the Geminids, often hailed as the […]
Qatar-Saudi high-speed rail : Doha-Riyadh travel time to be cut to two hours
Qatar and Saudi Arabia will develop a 785-kilometer high-speed electric rail link connecting Doha and Riyadh, the Ministry of Transport announced, which will reduce travel time between the two capitals to just two hours. The rail line will pass through key areas including Al-Hofuf and Dammam, and will directly connect Hamad International Airport to King […]
Geminid meteor shower to be visible in Qatar skies on December 13
The Geminid meteor shower will peak on the night of December 13, which Qataris will be able to see very well from Al Qararah in Al Wakra. The Geminids are one of the most powerful meteor showers of the year, with experts saying that 60 to 120 meteors will be visible per hour. The moon […]
Complete traffic ban on Al Dhahirah Road
The Ministry of Interior has announced a complete traffic ban on Al Dhahirah Road. The road closure from Al Khor Industrial Roundabout to Al Khor City will continue until 12 midnight today, Sunday, December 7, the ministry shared an image of the map.