Qatar Stock Exchange gained for the second day, lifted by telecom, industrials and insurance stocks; but faced resistance to break the 10,000 level.
Qatar has the second highest number of green buildings in the entire Middle East and North Africa(Mena) region, disclosed a top official of Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC).
Qatar’s first and GCC’s biggest man-made forest, coming up some 50 kilometres away from Doha, aims to create a natural buffer zone of beauty and biodiversity promoting localised flora and fauna.
The first camera that professional photographer Mohamed al-Hasel al-Yafei used in 1986 was a Yashica. After exposing thousands of rolls of film and owning around 10 other cameras the long-time Doha resident is showcasing more than 60 of his works in an exhibition entitled ‘Msyan Doha’.
HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on Thursday issued Law No 13 of 2016 on protecting personal data.
Low oil prices have dampened remittances from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) but Qatar has defied the trend with a 22% month-on-month growth in September this year and it is the best performing GCC country for Xpress Money, a global money transfer service provider.
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) has carried out intensive inspection campaigns at retailers in different parts of the country to monitor suppliers’ compliance with obligations and regulations related to the practice of commercial activities.
The Sealine Medical Clinic of the Hamad Medical Corporation will be open from today for the camping season, the seventh consecutive year. The clinic provides medical services for visitors to the area.
A series of traditional Chinese performances and shows highlighted the opening of the Chinese Festival on Thursday at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park.
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) will close the first 400m of Arab League Street heading northwards (to Al Kheesa) from Leabib Intersection.
HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani said on Tuesday that the state must tackle its "culture of consumption" as it deals with the decline in world energy prices.
The ease in availability of Chinese-made pet supplies and accessories have prompted almost all pet shops at Souq Waqif to use and sell such products, it is learnt.
