Metrolink announces changes to routes on January 15 and 16
Metrolink has announced service changes affecting a number of bus routes on January 15 and 16, 2026 via their X handle. The M143 and M144 routes will operate from different starting points on both days, with the M143 starting from Hamad Hospital Station (Exit 3) instead of Corniche Station, and the M144 starting from The […]
Corniche Road to be temporarily closed
The Ministry of Interior announced on January 14, 2026, that the Corniche Road will be temporarily closed to traffic to facilitate preparations for the Doha Marathon. The closure will be in effect from 10pm on January 15 until 2pm on January 16, 2026. The ministry said the road closure is part of measures to ensure […]
Strong winds expected in Qatar this weekend
The Qatar Meteorological Department warned on Monday that strong northwesterly winds will affect the country from Thursday, January 15, 2026, and will continue until early next week. The department said that there will be a significant drop in wind temperature and strong cold especially over the weekend. The warning said that wind speeds will increase […]
Ashghal announces temporary road closure on Isgawa Street
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the temporary closure of the Isgawa Street entrance from West Rabia bin Issa Al-Kuwari Street to carry out speed table installation work. The closure will be in effect from the early hours of Friday, January 16 and Saturday, January 17, 2026. During the closure, drivers heading to Isgawa […]
Award-winning chefs from Canada, Mexico to join QIFF
The Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) 2026, organized by Visit Qatar, highlights culinary innovation and cross-cultural exchange through food. Award-winning chefs from Canada and Mexico are participating in the festival. Participating chefs include Mexico’s Lupita Vidal and Esdras Ochoa, and Canadian chefs Christian Gosselin, Eric Chong and Andy Hay. Through live performances and presentations on […]
Global entertainment platform Fever launches in Qatar
Global entertainment platform Fever has launched in Qatar. The move supports Qatar’s efforts to become a global hub for culture, technology and live experiences, with the support of initiatives led by Invest Qatar. Fever said it plans to bring innovative, data-driven entertainment formats to Doha and create dozens of highly skilled jobs as part of […]
Tickets for the third Qatar-UAE Super Cup go on sale
The organizing committee announced on Sunday that tickets have been released for the third edition of the Qatar-UAE Super Cup, which will be held from January 22 to 25, 2026. Clubs from Qatar and the UAE will compete in four titles as part of the annual cross-border football competition: the Super Cup, Challenge Shield, Super […]
Fifth ‘Jasilat Al-Atta’ Camel Festival Kicks Off
The fifth edition of the Qatar Camel Festival, ‘Jasilat Al-Atta’ 2026, kicked off on Sunday in the Al Masayan region of Lubazir, with record participation from countries across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The 31-day festival, which will last until February 10, is one of the most important camel racing events in the region. A […]
Ashghal Road Closure Announced for Maintenance
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the temporary closure of the freeway and service road from Jassim bin Hamad Street to Fahd bin Jassim Al Thani Street. The closure will be in effect from 12 midnight to 5 am every day starting Monday, January 12, 2026, and will remain in effect until Tuesday, January […]
Bani Hajar Interchange to be temporarily closed
The Public Works Authority Ashghal has announced a temporary traffic ban at Bani Hajar Interchange on Friday, January 9, 2026, to carry out road works. The five-hour traffic ban will be in effect from 2:00 AM to 10:00 AM. This will affect vehicles traveling from Al Shahama Street to Dukhan and from Khalifa Street to […]