Qatar renews $60 mn grant for Lebanon army salaries
Qatar is to renew a $60 million grant to pay the salaries of Lebanon's army and provide 162 military vehicles, the two countries said on Wednesday following Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's first official visit to the Gulf state.
Doha sees roadworks, traffic jams in Qatar World Cup run-up
Development of drainage stations, water treatment plants, pumping, and rainwater drainage networks in several parts of Doha.One year from FIFA World Cup, clock ticks ever louder for Qatar
Twelve months before the 21 November, 2022 kick-off, the Qatari capital Doha is dotted with roadworks and building sites that are causing chaos for its inhabitants.Qatar Airways welcomes first Boeing B777-9 aircraft to Doha
The aircraft, which is anticipated to join Qatar Airways fleet in the near future, will be the world's largest and most efficient twin-engine jet.Kuwait Airways signs spare parts pact with seven Arab airlines
Kuwait Airways has signed a loan and exchange agreement with seven Arab airlines that will be used to swap spare parts in emergency cases, said the company's Chairman, Captain Ali Al-Dukhan. Al-Dukhan affirmed that the signing came on the sidelines of the 54th General Assembly of the Arab Air Transport...Qatar opens fifth 2022 World Cup venue
The 40,000-seat ground will host groups matches during Qatar 2022 up to the quarter-finals.Qatar World Cup final venue 98.5 percent complete: official
The Lusail Stadium is about 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the capital Doha and will host a number of matches during the tournament, including the final.Jordan discusses bilateral ties with Qatar
Among other things, Qatar and Jordan discussed ways to increase employment opportunities for citizens of both countries.Qatari women take careful steps at first polls
Qatari women are standing in the country's first legislative election Saturday, but in far lower numbers than men, prompting warnings that their influence on issues that affect women could be limited.Qatar to hold its first-ever Formula One Grand Prix
The race will take place at the Losail International Circuit north of Doha on November 21 and will form the first part of a Middle Eastern ending to the Formula One season.Red carpet, prayers and kisses as Qataris go to the polls
The October 2 election is for 30 members of the 45-strong Shura Council, a body with limited powers that was previously appointed by the emir as an advisory chamber.US defense secretary defers visit to Saudi Arabia
Austin traveled to the Gulf region earlier this week, a week after the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan ended. He first went to Doha with Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit the main base for the massive airlift set up by the United States out of Kabul.Blinken in Doha for Afghan crisis talks with Qatar
Blinken, accompanied by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, is the most senior US official to visit the region since the Taliban's lightning takeover of Afghanistan on August 15.Afghan crisis cements Qatari global influence
Doha's long-standing hotline to the Taliban has helped Qatar burst onto the world stage with its efforts to assist Kabul reopen its airport.Qatar to host its own version of Geneva Motor Show
The organizers of the Qatar Geneva International Motor Show intend the event to take place every two years.Pizza Inn to open 5 stores in Qatar
Founded in 1958, Pizza Inn is an international pizza chain featuring traditional and specialty pizzasQatar Tourism and Clia announce partnership
The partnership should help Qatar broaden its appeal for visitors ahead of and beyond the 2022 Fifa World Cup.Qatar to Taliban: Adopt ceasefire
It is the clearest call to date from Qatar, which hosts the Taliban's politics office, for the militants to halt their lightning advance across AfghanistanDoha: Afghan gov’t, Taliban to meet again after inconclusive talks
Senior representatives of the Kabul government including head of the High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah flew in for two days of intensive talksNoor Al-Sulaiti is new Ooredoo CEO
Al-Sulaiti took over from Ian Dench who resigned recently She was earlier the CEO of Starlink, an Ooredoo Group subsidiary company Ooredoo, a Qatari telecommunications company, has appointed Noor Al-Sulaiti as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). She has taken over from Ian Dench, who, according to the company’s...