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Driving test remains big challenge for learners ARABIA

Driving test remains big challenge for learners

Passing the driving test in Qatar remains a big challenge for learners, many of whom have gone through the process unsuccessfully for nearly six months, according to sources.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
More time to relax, unwind: Residents welcome MIA Park’s move ARABIA

More time to relax, unwind: Residents welcome MIA Park’s move

Many Doha residents have lauded the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park’s move to operate round the clock saying it will give visitors more time to unwind with their families, friends and colleagues.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Chances of scattered rain and thunder in Qatar ARABIA

Chances of scattered rain and thunder in Qatar

A wet weekend is on the cards as rain, thunder and strong winds are expected in the country, the weather office has said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Commercial Bank formally reopens its ‘Al Wakrah Avenue’ branch ECONOMY

Commercial Bank formally reopens its ‘Al Wakrah Avenue’ branch

Commercial Bank has formally reopened its ‘Al Wakrah Avenue’ branch, which will provide world-scale banking services to residents of Qatar’s third-largest populated city.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Oil prices rally as Kuwait revives hope of output deal ECONOMY

Oil prices rally as Kuwait revives hope of output deal

Oil prices rallied after Kuwait said an agreement to freeze output during a producers' meeting this month could still be reached despite conflicting statements by participants.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Jail, deportation for stealing money from vehicle ARABIA

Jail, deportation for stealing money from vehicle

A Doha Criminal Court has sentenced an Arab expatriate man to three months in jail and subsequent deportation for stealing money from another persons' parked vehicle.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
B Square Mall to open on June 15 ARABIA

B Square Mall to open on June 15

International real estate developer Al Bandary International Group (BIG) will open B Square Mall in south Doha with a soft launch on June 15.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
More rain expected in Qatar this week ARABIA

More rain expected in Qatar this week

More rainfall is likely in Qatar over the next few days, the weather office said. While there is a chance of scattered light rain on Tuesday and Wednesday, thundershowers are expected on Thursday and Friday in some areas.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Man gets 10-year jail for attempt to smuggle drugs ARABIA

Man gets 10-year jail for attempt to smuggle drugs

A Doha Criminal Court has sentenced a Bangladeshi man to 10 years in jail and a fine of QR300,000 for attempting to smuggle illicit drugs into the country.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Two Asian men jailed on theft charge ARABIA

Two Asian men jailed on theft charge

A Doha Criminal Court has sentenced two Asian men to a year in jail and subsequent deportation for attempted theft and breaking into the property of others.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Shortage of fish expected to continue for few more days ARABIA

Shortage of fish expected to continue for few more days

The fish shortage being experienced in the local market is expected to last a few more days, according to shop owners.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Minister inspects progress of Orbital Highway ARABIA

Minister inspects progress of Orbital Highway

HE the Minister of Municipality and Environment Mohamed bin Abdullah al-Rumaihi has visited the construction sites of the New Orbital Highway and Truck Route.

4:45 AM November 25 2016