‘Bright Side of Summer’ Launched at Doha Festival City

Families and shoppers enjoying summer-themed pop-ups, dessert kiosks, and photo zones inside Doha Festival City decorated for the Bright Side of Summer campaign.

The 2025 Bright Side of Summer campaign has been launched at Doha Festival City. Bringing together fashion, family fun, fitness and food all under one roof, the campaign will be perfect for indoor fun during the summer. Fashion & Beauty Pop-Up (until August 13, Centre Court):A showcase of summer fashion, beauty and accessories, featuring brands […]

All shops must ensure e-payment services: Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Customer making a card payment at a retail store in Qatar, with a digital payment machine on the counter and signage showing e-payment availability

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has reminded all businesses to make it mandatory to provide electronic payment options to customers. This law has been in place since 2017 and is mandatory for all commercial establishments. Non-compliance with this law is a legal offence under the 2015 law. Shops or businesses that fail to provide […]

“Test Day, Rest Day”: New Academic Calendar with Major Changes

STUDENTS ATTENDING A CLASS IN QATAR SCHOOL

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the new academic calendar for public and private schools in Qatar for the years 2025–2026, 2026–2027, and 2027–2028. In addition to the official Ramadan holidays, the new calendar includes two additional holidays for students and staff. These additional holidays will be provided for the 2025–2026 and […]

Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Doha

Sunset in Doha behind Aspire Tower seen from Aspire Park lake

There are many places in Qatar to enjoy a beautiful sunset. With its sunny weather, tall buildings, clean beaches, and vast deserts, the sky becomes a beautiful picture every evening. Let’s take a look at the 10 best places where you can relax and watch the sunset. Doha Corniche This is a 7-kilometer long promenade […]

Starlink Internet Service Launches Across Qatar from July 7, 2025

SpaceX satellite providing Starlink Internet Qatar service for improved digital access

Starlink, a satellite internet service powered by SpaceX, has officially launched in Qatar. Starlink offers high-speed, low-latency internet access across the country. Starlink brings connectivity to even the most remote areas where traditional internet service is limited or unavailable. With this launch, Qatar becomes one of the first countries in the Middle East to adopt […]

LEGO® SHOWS Qatar 2025 kicks off at QNCC

LEGO Shows Qatar 2025

The second edition of LEGO® SHOWS Qatar 2025, which will run from June 7 to 22, has kicked off at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Presented by Visit Qatar as part of the official Qatar calendar, the event is produced by ATW Events and organised by Events & Entertainment Enterprises (E3), with Ooredoo as […]

Safran Street temporarily closed

Google Map showing Safran Street closure area in Qatar with marked diversion routes via Al Khaws Street, Al Mazrua Road, and Street 1710.

The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the temporary closure of a section of Safran Street between the junction of Al Khaws Street and Street 1710, effective from Wednesday, July 9. The temporary closure is to facilitate asphalt paving, road marking and signage work as part of road improvement activities. Ashghal urged motorists to use […]

Pakistan Mango Festival at Souq Waqif from July 10

Crowds browsing mango stalls at Souq Waqif during the Pakistan Mango Festival, with colorful displays of fresh mangoes and traditional decor.

The much-awaited Pakistan Mango Exhibition, also known as Pakistan Hamba, is returning to Souq Waqif. It will feature a rich display of premium Pakistani mangoes and related products. The second edition of the festival, organized by Souq Waqif Management in collaboration with the Embassy of Pakistan in Qatar, will be held from July 10 to […]

Qatar cabinet approves railway connecting GCC countries

A high-speed train racing through a desert landscape, symbolizing the future of the GCC railway Qatar project connecting Gulf countries.

A draft agreement to build a railway connecting all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries has been approved. The Qatari cabinet, led by Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan al-Thani, gave the approval at a regular meeting at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday. According to the […]

Qatar to hold luxury, supercar auction via Masadat app

A lineup of luxury supercars including a Lamborghini Urus and Bentley Mulsanne displayed at an indoor auction setup in Qatar with digital screens.

Qatar will host a special auction of luxury cars and supercars via the Masadat app this Wednesday from 4pm to 7pm. The event is being jointly organised by the Supreme Judicial Council and the Public Prosecution. The Lamborghini Urus, Bentley Mulsanne, Mercedes-AMG GT63, ​​Lexus LX 570 and Audi RS Q8 are among the high-end vehicles […]

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