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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has nabbed as many as 8 people in crimes related to pick-pocketing and thefts. The CID in a statement has said that all the 8 persons nabbed in connection to this are Africans and they were part of a network who used to steal valuables and cash by pickpocketing...

The annual Qatar Traffic Report (QTR) 2016 has revealed that some suburban areas experienced traffic congestion due to development projects, including road works and fast urbanisation. According to the report released by the Qatar Mobility Innovations Centre (QMIC), traffic congestion in the country had gone up initially in 2016, compared to 2015, although there has been a reduction in the...

One year after he assumed office as FIFA president, Gianni Infantino has expressed his confidence in Qatar getting its infrastructure ready in time for the 2022 World Cup. “From the reports I have been receiving, a lot is being done and great progress is being made,” Infantino told journalists in Doha. “We are very confident that everything will be ready. Of...

The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has predicted another cold spell in the country   from tomorrow along with more thundershowers today. QMD reported that a Siberian high-pressure system was expected to affect the country from tomorrow dawn, which will be accompanied by a “northwesterly fresh to strong winds over all areas”. According to the report, a noticeable drop in temperatures is...

Money exchange houses in Doha are advising clients to be extra cautious  while travelling so as to prevent any incidents of pick-pocketing, given the fact that the crime is on a rise. The incidents of pick-packeting increases especially during weekends, when a large number of people head to exchange houses to remit money or conduct other transactions, as reported by...

A 21-year-old student of Delhi Technological University has been offered a package of ₹1.25 crore per annunm from Uber Technologies, a U.S.-based cab service, The Hindustan Times reported today. Sidharth, an alumnus of Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj, and a final year student of Computer Science at the DTU, will receive a basic pay package of ₹71 lakh, which goes...

Rainfall in the country yesterday caught everyone by surprise and put a hard halt to the otherwise faced life of Doha. The rain slowed the traffic down significantly as many pedestrians rushed to find shelter. The roads appeared to be deserted in comparison to the otherwise busy Fridays. The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued an advisory via its social media...

According to a report published in the local Arabic daily Arrayah, a man has been handed a one year’s suspended jail term by a Doha Criminal Court for attacking a security guard of an educational institute. The honourable court also imposed a fine of QR10, 000 on the man. According to the case-file, the defendant attempted to enter the compound of...

Stadium – Al Khor City as construction continues to advance, according to the organisers of the Qatar 2022 World Cup tournament. The stands of Al Bayt Stadium - Al Khor City are now visible from afar reaching a height of 39 metres from ground level, a statement said. It added that the modular construction of the proposed semi-final host venue for...

Qatar, the richest country on the planet, is considered to be the lowest disaster risk country in the world. The country present in the Persian Gulf  known for its Natural Gas production  is not only the safest place in Middle East, but safest on the whole earth in regards with Natural Disasters. According to Doha News, a new United Nations...

A two-year jail term awarded to a woman by a criminal court has been upheld by the Court of Appeal. Both courts in their verdicts have found the woman guilty of wrongdoing and fraud. The woman has reportedly taken the advantage of her husband’s old age and illness and tricked him into transferring his property and bank credit to her...

According to the latest forecast reported issued by the Qatar Met Department, strong winds are expected to blow in the country today, which may lead to poor visibility due to blowing of dust. The general conditions are expected to remain chilly particularly during the night.  Strong winds have been predicted in the offshore areas and high seas as well. The...

Qatar has approved a draft law which would provide legal protection for tens of thousands of female domestic workers for the first time, according to state media. The law is expected to specify how many hours staff such as nannies, drivers and gardeners should work per week, how many days holiday they receive annually and how they are paid, reported...

Qatar Meteorological Department’s satellite imagery has forced the department to issue an advisory as images show a thick band of dust moving from the Northern Gulf towards Qatar, the band is being pushed towards Qatar by the North-Westerly winds. The Met. Department took to social media to inform residents about the development. The Department via its official Twitter handle said: “Latest observations...