Qatar’s scorching summers have popularized car window tinting, but strict safety regulations are enforced. The Ministry of Interior (MOI) recorded 10,173 violations in the past eight months for excessive tinting. While it…
AFC Champions League: Al Sadd vs. Sharjah ends in a goalless draw
In the AFC Champions League 2023/24 Group B match, Al Sadd and Sharjah played to a goalless draw. Al Sadd had several opportunities, including Baghdad Bounedjah’s missed penalty in the second half….
Qatar brokers historic Iran-US prisoner exchange after two-year diplomacy
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, the Biden administration granted a waiver allowing the transfer of $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets to Qatar. In return, Qatar facilitated the long-awaited prisoner exchange between…
Qatar reveals ambitious 5-year plan for self-driving vehicle regulations
At the “Sustainable Transportation and Legacy for Generations” Conference in Qatar, Minister of Transport Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti unveiled the Self-Driving Vehicles Strategy. This five-year plan aims to regulate self-driving vehicles for…
MoPH & partners initiate seasonal flu vaccination campaign
The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), has launched its annual seasonal influenza vaccination campaign in Qatar. Starting September 18th,…
Qatar Duty-Free & Hamad International Airport clinch 12 titles at FAB Awards 2023
In a recent announcement, Qatar Airways celebrated Qatar Duty-Free and Hamad International Airport for their remarkable achievements at the FAB Awards 2023. Notable recognitions include global awards for the Louis Vuitton Lounge,…
Sheikha Moza meets Turkiye’s first lady
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Education Above All Foundation (EAA) and UN Sustainable Development Goal Advocate met Turkey’s First Lady Emine Erdogan in New York. They discussed mutual interests…
Hania El Hammamy Wins 2023 QTerminals Qatar Classic
Hania El Hammamy secured the 2023 QTerminals Qatar Classic championship by defeating Egyptian rival and World No.1 Nour El Sherbini in a thrilling 3-2 final (9-11, 11-9, 9-11, 11-9, 11-6) at the…
Iraqi politician promotes women’s empowerment in politics
Former Iraqi parliamentarian Ala Talabani, co-founder of the High Council for Iraqi Women, discussed progress in women’s participation and the challenges they still face. She highlighted the importance of conferences like Georgetown…
Qatar underscores challenges from armed conflicts
Qatar emphasized the global challenges arising from armed conflicts, climate change, natural disasters, and the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to humanitarian crises worldwide. In a statement at the UN Security Council’s open debate,…