Fog and rain likely this weekend
The Qatar Meteorological Department (QMD) has warned of early morning fog across the country this weekend. The weather is expected to warm up during the day with the possibility of localised cloud formation. Rain is expected on Friday, October 17, with winds from the northwest to northeast at 5–15 km/h. Sea levels are expected to […]
Al Corniche Street to be completely closed this weekend
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced that Al Corniche Street will be completely closed this weekend for road development works. The closure will affect both directions from the National Theatre Interchange to the Grand Hamad Interchange. The road will be closed from 10pm on Thursday, October 16 to 5am on Sunday, October 19. Ashghal […]
Hamad Port sets new Guinness World Record
Qatar’s Hamad Port has set a new Guinness World Record for completing the world’s largest mangrove rehabilitation project. The project involved the transplanting and replanting of more than 36,000 mangrove trees and thousands of coral reefs and seagrass beds using innovative ecological methods to protect marine life and coastal ecosystems. The achievement reflects the port’s […]
Ministry recalls ‘Tannourin’ bottled water due to bacterial contamination
The Ministry of Public Health has ordered the recall of “Tannourin” bottled water from Lebanon after tests showed it was contaminated with the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The ministry advised the public not to drink the water and to return it to stores. Importers and stores have been told to remove the product from shelves, and […]
Underpass at Garafat Al Rayyan Interchange to be temporarily closed
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced that the underpass at Garafat Al Rayyan Interchange on Khalifa Boulevard will be temporarily closed to traffic from Garafat Al Rayyan to Doha. The underpass will be closed for a total of eight hours from 12 midnight to 10 am on Friday, October 17, 2025. This will be […]
Qatar kicks off first basketball mini-World Cup for schools
The 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar Organizing Committee, in partnership with the Qatar School Sports Association (QSSA), has launched the first-ever Basketball Mini-World Cup for Schools, the first event of its kind in the Middle East. The announcement was made on October 12, 2025, at the Qatar Olympic Committee’s Al Wajba Hall. The school-level […]
Max Fashion Opens First All-Female Store in Qatar
The region’s leading fashion brand, Max Fashion, has opened its first all-female store in Doha Mall, marking a major step towards women’s empowerment in the retail sector. The new 20,631 sq ft store will be staffed by 20 women from various nationalities across all roles, from management to customer service. Max CEO Hani Weiss of […]
Chance of rain with thunderstorms this week
The Qatar Meteorological Department (QMD) has announced that local clouds will form across the country and there is a possibility of rain from today until October 14. According to the latest updates shared on QMD’s social media platforms, there is a possibility of rain with thunderstorms in some areas on Tuesday, October 14. The department […]
Second phase of Corniche Street rehabilitation works completed
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the completion of the second phase of the rehabilitation and improvement works on Corniche Street. The section extending from the Old Doha Port Intersection to the Diwan Intersection has been completed. The project includes resurfacing the asphalt surface and upgrading road markings and lines to enhance safety and […]
2025 MENA Karting Championship Nations Cup October 21-25
The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) will host the 2025 MENA Karting Championship Nations Cup at the Lusail Karting Circuit from October 21-25, 2025. More than 150 drivers from 18 countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Morocco, will compete in the event. Drivers will […]