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Rehan Ali Syed Peter Alagos Qatar authorities have been taking a “proactive approach” in addressing the health concerns, safety, and well-being of its citizens and the diverse expatriate communities in the country amid issues related to Covid-19, a stakeholder in the travel industry has said. “This is evident in monitoring passengers at the airport, ports, or other points of entry and the...

Joseph Varghese Various ministries and organisations have intensified their efforts to stop the spread of the novel corononavirus (Covid-19) in Qatar with new directives and precautionary measures. The Ministry of Administrative Development Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA) announced Friday through a tweet that it has formed a working group to educate workers for adopting preventive measures to protect them from being...

Fresh local vegetables displayed at a yard. PICTURE: Ram Chand. Strict control has been maintained over the yards for selling local agriculture products by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) to curb any potential spread of the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19) spread, stressed Abdulrahman Hassan al-Sulaiti, a general supervisor. Speaking to local Arabic daily 'Arrayah' he pointed out that...

Amir sends urgent medical aid to Iran His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani has directed to send urgent medical assistance to Iran as a contribution from Qatar to combat the coronavirus pandemic, which represents a common threat facing the whole world.

Saturday، 14 March 2020 01:54 AM The blockade has prepared Qatar to combat the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), as ‘Made in Qatar’ products meet rising demands, an academic has said. The global supply chain is experiencing a total disruption as the coronavirus continues to spread to more countries. How well countries cope with the economic consequences, said Professor Alexis Antoniades, Associate Professor...

QNA/Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced Friday 58 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) in Qatar. This makes the total number of reported Covid-19 cases in the country 320. Fifty-four of the new cases are related to the cases identified earlier among expatriate workers and most of these cases have already been in quarantine. The other four cases are related to travel...

US President Donald Trump declares national emergency over COVID-19 as WHO chief calls Europe new epicentre of pandemic. by Ted Regencia, Tamila Varshalomidze & Saba Aziz United States President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency over the coronavirus pandemic, opening the door to providing what he said was about $50bn in federal aid to fight the disease. On Friday, the World Health Organization warned that...

About Katara The Cultural Village Foundation is an exceptional project of hope for human interaction through art and cultural exchange – a project made possible thanks to the inspired vision, solid faith and wise leadership of HH Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir of the State of Qatar. Keeping pace with the emerging global culture that emphasizes the importance of...

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tested positive Friday for coronavirus according to local reports  President Trump will hold a press conference at 3 p.m. on Friday at the White House on the coronavirus  He will declare a national emergency, which makes more federal funds available  Bolsonaro is being tested for the disease after his press secretary Fabio Wajngarten tested positive for...

Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has announced that all local sports events will be held without the presence of fans. In a statement yesterday, the QOC said this comes in continuation of the efforts made by the State to take all precautionary measures to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), in line with the recommendations of the Ministry of...

The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) carried out a fact-finding mission e Security Council hails Qatar’s role in US-Taliban negotiations

At Sheraton Hotel Park, till April 30, from 4pm — 1am Qatar Food Fest features 77 stalls, food trucks, and trolleys, bringing culinary and cultural experiences from all corners of the globe to visitors and residents in Qatar.

QATAR HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani QNA/ Doha The Cabinet’s regular meeting, chaired by HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani, listened to the presentation made by HE the Minister of Transport and Communications on the digital transformation and the Qatar Smart Programme (Tasmu),...

Ministry issues advisory for mosques Doha The Ministry of Endowment and Islamic Affairs on Thursday announced several precautionary and preventive measures to be adopted in mosques as part of efforts to combat the coronavirus. In a statement, the ministry said extra measures have been taken to improve hygiene inside mosques that include removing all that could be contributing to transmitting the infection,...