The wait for seasonal rain may soon be over as preliminary forecasts by the Qatar Met department point to the possibility of "atmospheric instability” from November 23.

Qatar and Australia on Thursday signed an open skies agreement to operate a number of passenger and cargo flights with full traffic rights, the official Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.

The formal opening of the Australian embassy in Qatar is a major milestone in strengthening bilateral relations with Qatar, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said on Thursday.

A small section of an existing diversion on Al Wukair Road will be closed from Sunday for seven months.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, in the presence of King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifah of Bahrain, attended the Arabian Gulf Security 1 exercise which was held in Bahrain yesterday afternoon.

The development of National Clinical Guidelines forms part of efforts to achieve the Goal 2 of the National Health Strategy

Poor visibility due to fog is once again expected in most parts of the country early today, the Qatar Met department has said. Visibility is expected to drop to 1km or less during this period.

QATAR | Grace period

Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) vice chairperson and CEO HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani met the four finalists of this season’s Stars of Science TV programme, as well as alumni from the show, ahead of the finale on Saturday.

HH the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani has attended the wedding ceremony of Sheikh Suhaim, son of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa al-Thani.

There is enormous scope for strengthening bilateral co-operation between Croatia and Qatar in many areas of sport, said Zlatko Matesa, a former prime minister of the Balkan country and president of their Olympic Committee for 14 years.

Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) has honoured the commitment and achievements of local organisations that have made significant contributions to advancing sustainable development and environmental protection in Qatar.