All requirements for traveling from Qatar to Saudi Arabia by road
Traveling from Qatar to Saudi Arabia by road is a very convenient and exciting journey. The land border at Abu Samra provides direct access to Saudi Arabia via Salwa Road. The journey requires the necessary documents, visa, compliance with vehicle restrictions, and knowledge of border crossing procedures. Read below to find out everything you need […]
Qatar’s longest day and shortest night on June 21, 2025
Qatar Calendar House (QCH) has announced that the sun will rise directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 5:42 a.m. Doha time. This will result in the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, including Qatar. According to Dr. Bashir Marzouk, an astronomy expert […]
Things to do in Qatar this weekend (June 19-21, 2025)
The longest day and shortest night of the year brings a host of fun and festive events. Here are some events to kick off the weekend in the warm weather: Whale Shark Season 2025 The whale sharks are back! They are in abundance in the Arabian Gulf during this weather. You can see them swimming […]
Qatar Airways named world’s best airline for ninth time
Skytrax, the international airline rating organization, has once again named Qatar Airways the world’s best airline. Qatar Airways has made history by winning the award more times than any other airline in history. This is the ninth consecutive time it has won the award. Qatar Airways also won a number of other awards: These victories […]
Ashghal to close two roads for maintenance over the weekend
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced two temporary road closures this weekend for essential maintenance. The Shark Intersection Tunnel on Al Corniche Road will be partially closed overnight from March 20, 2025 to June 23, 2025. The road will be closed from 2:00 AM to 10:00 AM every day for road surface maintenance. In […]
Temperatures in Qatar could reach 44°C this week: QMD warns
The Qatar Meteorological Department (QMD) has warned that the country will face extremely hot weather and high humidity in the coming days. Some places may experience fog at night, so people are advised to be cautious when going out at night. Temperatures in Doha will range from 32°C to 44°C. Meanwhile, the highest temperature is […]
Single tourist visa for GCC countries to launch soon
A UAE minister has confirmed that a new tourist visa that allows travel to all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries has been officially approved and will be launched soon. The UAE Minister of Economy shared the news in a press conference with Khaleej Times. The new visa will allow tourists to visit six GCC countries […]
Temporary road closures in Umm Salal Mohammed and Al-Khor
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) is temporarily closing Al-Nouf Street in Al-Khor and Sekrit Street in Umm Salal Mohammed to facilitate the final asphalt layer works. A section of Al-Nouf Street (Al-Khor) will be closed for two days from 3pm on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The one-way closure will affect the intersection with Jabal Al-Afja […]
Qatar Toy Festival 3rd Edition in July
The highly anticipated third edition of the Qatar Toy Festival will kick off on July 6, 2025. The month-long event will be held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) and will be a fun-filled month for children and families. Offering a range of entertainment options including over 40 global brands, interactive performances and […]
Qatar Airways suspends flights to Iran, Iraq and Syria.
Qatar Airways has announced that it has temporarily suspended flights to multiple destinations in Iran, Iraq and Syria due to the current situation. The following airports have been temporarily suspended: Iran: Iraq: Syria: Qatar Airways advised all passengers travelling to these areas to check the latest updates on their flight status via the airline’s official […]