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Indian expat sets world record for fastest crossing of Qatar on foot
Doha: A Qatar-based Indian expatriate has set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the “fastest crossing of Qatar on foot by male.” Ashutosh Prakash, a licensed aircraft technician, accomplished this feat…
- Middle East
Qatar issues new dress code for government employees
Doha: Qatar has issued new dress code for employees across ministries, government agencies, and public bodies during work hours and at official events. To maintain a formal and professional appearance at all…
- Middle East
Qatar, Egypt receive Hamas response to Gaza truce proposal: Ministry
Cairo: Qatar and Egypt have received a response from Hamas regarding the proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to a statement by the Qatari Foreign Ministry. Hamas and other…
- Middle East
Doha: Over 126,000 kg of Indian mangoes sold in 10 days
Doha: The 10-day Indian Mango Festival, also known as Indian Hamba, at the Souq Waqif marketplace in Qatar’s capital city, Doha, concluded on Saturday, June 8, with 126,935 kg of mangoes sold.…
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Qatar-based Urdu literary award stands out in prestige; honours writers from India and Pakistan
Zakia Mash’hadi No award for Urdu literature could vie with the Aalmi Majlis e Frogh e Majlis Urdu Doha, Qatar in terms of prestige as it zeroes in on literary merit; hence,…
- Middle East
CIA chief in Doha to lead indirect ceasefire talks between Israel,Hamas
Doha: The chief of the American spy agency, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William Burns is in the Middle East and will head the indirect peace talks between Israel and Hamas. The CIA…
- Middle East
Indian Mango Festival in Doha: Alphonso, other varieties on sale
Doha: The ten-day Indian Mango Festival, also known as Indian Hamba, at the Souq Waqif marketplace in Qatar’s capital city, Doha, is attracting thousands of fruit enthusiasts from across the country. With…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia, Qatar sign double taxation avoidance agreement
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Qatar recently signed an agreement to avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion. The agreement was signed by the Qatar’s Minister of Finance, Ali bin…
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Qatar, Egypt push Hamas to accept Israel’s ceasefire proposal
Tel Aviv: The negotiators from Qatar and Egypt are pushing the Hamas political leadership to accept the ceasefire proposal mooted by Israel at the behest of the United States. Prime Minister of…
- India
Indians travelling to Qatar: Embassy warns not to carry banned items
The embassy of India in Doha has issued an advisory cautioning to Indian nationals planning to travel to Qatar to ensure their luggage does not contain any banned items. “The embassy of…
- India
Doha: Indian Mango Festival draws enthusiastic crowd
Doha: The Indian Mango Festival, also known as Indian Hamba, kicked off with great enthusiasm at Souq Waqif, drawing a substantial number of mango enthusiasts. The event was inaugurated amidst a distinguished…
- Middle East
Qatar bans travel without paying traffic fines from Sep 1
Doha: Qatar to prevent individuals with traffic violations from travelling outside the country by land, air, and sea until all fines and payments are paid, effective from September 1. The decision is…
- Middle East
Qatar appoints ambassador to Mauritania for 1st time in 7 years
Doha: The Qatar has appointed an ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for the first time in seven years after the severing of relations between the two countries. In a statement…
- Middle East
Qatar Airways Cargo launches largest animal transport in the world
Doha: Qatar Airways Cargo recently launched world’s largest air cargo animal facility near Hamad International Airport and the Qatar Airways Aircraft Maintenance Hangar. Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s largest animal carrier, has…
- Middle East
Qatar Airways wins 3 titles at Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2024
Doha: The Qatari flag carrier, Qatar Airways won three prestigious titles during the Business Traveler Middle East Awards 2024 held in Dubai on Monday, May 6. Titles are Best regional airline serving…
