Qatar Central Bank announces Eidiya ATM locations
Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced that Eidiya ATM service will be available from Sunday, March 16, 2025. The ATM service, available in 10 locations, allows users to withdraw Qatari riyals in denominations of 5, 10, 50-100. QCB’s Eidiya ATM service aims to preserve Qatari culture and heritage by bringing back the traditional Eid ritual […]
Ministry of Education issues circulars for student registration for the academic year 2025-26
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has issued a circular to public school principals regarding student registration and transfers for the academic year 2025-2026. The circular details the registration dates, age limit for new students, and procedures for transferring students, including automated transfer for certain grades through the MARF portal. Transfers are reviewed […]
Gold prices rise 1.17% in Qatar market
According to Qatar National Bank (QNB), gold prices in the Qatar market rose 1.17% this week to $2,946.17 per ounce. Last Sunday, the price was $2,911.93. Other precious metals also recorded increases: silver rose 2.12% to $33.24 per ounce, and platinum rose 2.27% to $990.95 per ounce. Meanwhile, oil prices eased after a recent surge, […]
Souq Waqif gets busy ahead of Garangao Night celebrations
As Garangao Night approaches, shoppers at Qatar’s famous Souq Waqif see a surge in activity. Families flock to buy traditional clothes, nuts and sweets for this beloved celebration. Garangao, which marks the 15th night of Ramadan, is a festive occasion for children who celebrate the middle of the holy month in preparation for Eid al-Fitr. […]
Garangao celebrations at Doha Festival City until March 15
From March 13 to 15, 2025, families can enjoy Garangao festival activities at the Entertainment Node from 8pm to 10pm. Highlights Every day, Tarsheed distributes 200 Garangao boxes filled with traditional sweets and nuts. Doha Festival City will also give away 20 Monopoly Qatar Edition games daily to the winners of the storytelling quiz. Children […]
Garangao in Qatar 2025
Garangao, a beloved tradition in Qatar, brings back sweet childhood memories of Ramadan. Children dressed in traditional attire visit homes singing the song “Garangao Garangao” and receive sweets as a reward for their fast. This year, Garangao celebrations will be held at various venues in Qatar: Garangao at Lusail Boulevard “Al Rasji” by Darb El […]
Doha secures 3rd place in Asia in the 2025 Quality of Life Index by City.
Numbeo, the largest cost of living database, has published its 2025 Quality of Life Index by City. Doha secured the 3rd spot in Asia and ranked 77th worldwide with a score of 178.7. The index evaluates cities based on factors such as purchasing power, safety, healthcare, cost of living, property affordability, traffic congestion, pollution, and […]
Eid Celebrations and Traditions in Qatar
Eid is one of the most important and joyous festivals celebrated by Muslims. In Qatar, which has a rich Islamic culture, Eid is a time of joy, family gatherings, and traditions that bring people closer together. There are two main Eid celebrations in Islam: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Both are special occasions, but they […]
Ramadan Sports Festival: Ziad Rahim Men’s Squash Champions
Ziad Rahim won the men’s squash championship by defeating Ali Mansour 3-1 at the 11th Ramadan Sports Festival 2025. The festival, organized by the Aspire Zone Foundation, will last until March 18, with daily matches in nine sports from 9:00 PM to midnight. The round of 16 for the football championship, which will feature embassy […]
Anirudh arriving in Doha with high-energy Hookum World Tour
Loud Lemon Events is bringing the highly anticipated performance of renowned musician Anirudh to Doha this Eid! For the first time in Qatar, Anirudh will take the stage with his high-energy Hookum World Tour, offering an unforgettable night of music and excitement. The concert, which is set to be an extraordinary fusion of hip-hop and […]