Doha experienced windy and dusty conditions on Wednesday, leading to a drop in visibility. There are, however, no warnings for Thursday – both in inshore and offshore areas.
The Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) has said it is working round the clock to spruce up and prepare places across Doha and beyond for the Eid al-Adha celebrations.
Mohamed bin Thani Street will be closed for one day from Wednesday morning for works. The temporary closure will be from the Civil Defence Roundabout towards the Qatar National Museum.
Streets 658, 656, 654, and 660 of the Doha Industrial Area will be closed for 24 hours from Monday evening, Ashghal, the Public Works Authority, has announced.
The Animal Wealth Department of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) has conducted a second training course for the livestock farm owners and workers at the farm complex in the Kheraib area.
Rents of different types of residential units in the country are stabilising or even declining in many cases, Gulf Times has learnt from industry insiders.
Negotiations are progressing between medical executives from the Philippines and Qatari investors for the establishment of a polyclinic in Doha, as part of the proposed Filipino hospital project in Qatar.
Low visibility is again expected at some places in the early hours of Friday, the Met department has said. Visibility may drop to 2km or less in these areas, according to the weather report.
A sudden dust storm blew over Doha on Wednesday afternoon, which resulted in a sharp drop in visibility and caught people unawares.
Strong winds and low visibility are expected during rain in the central parts of Qatar on Wednesday, the Met department has said.
A two-kilometre-long section between Al Qalaa and Al Wajba Interchanges on Al Rayyan Al Jadeed Street (as shown in the map) will remain closed for two weeks from Thursday.
A four-day traffic diversion will be in place from Tuesday near the Civil Defence Roundabout. The diversion will continue until the evening of August 26.
