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Hidden from sight by the colossal and one of the most well-known malls of Qatar, the Villaggio Mall, lies the 88 hectare large Aspire Park in the Aspire Zone of Doha. The park’s lush greenery is a sight to behold and comfort for sore eyes, the park represents a stark contrast between the otherwise arid surroundings. It is one...

Qatar will invest up to $13 billion in major infrastructure projects next year despite a slump in revenues resulting from low energy prices, the Gulf state's finance minister said on Tuesday. Ali Shareef al-Emadi predicted growth of 3.4 percent in 2017, in line with an International Monetary Fund estimate and up from a projected 3.2 percent this year. "Increasing the investment in...

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani left to the kingdom of Bahrain to chair Qatar’s delegation in the meetings of the 37th session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to be held in Manama.

Customs officers at the Hamad International Airport, in the Qatari capital, have arrested a Yemeni man attempting to smuggle more than 12 kilograms (27 lbs) of sliced bacon hidden in his anal cavity. 53-year old Abd al Rahman Shamoun, was spotted by a specially trained police dog, looking for drugs or pork meat on passengers and in their luggage. He appeared...

The following conditions should be fulfilled to apply for changing the employer: • The sponsored person shall have completed two years inside the country with the same sponsor. • No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current sponsor to transfer the sponsorship to the new sponsor. • Approval of the new sponsor to transfer to his sponsorship. • The current sponsor, the new sponsor and...

Janet Jackson, the late singer Michael Jackson’s sister, is currently pregnant with the baby of her billionaire husband Wissam Al Mana. The singer who was keeping a low profile for a while now, tweeted to her fans and that got everyone’s attention. She tweeted, “Hey you guys.. It’s been awhile.. but I’m still listening.. I feel your love and prayers.....

The second-hand market of smartphones, tablets and laptops are facing a hard time with the increasing fears for the theft of personal data among the Qatari citizens. According to reports, many people are apprehensive to sell their smartphones, fearing that their personal data might be traced and used in illegal activities. The Qatar Tribune reports a manager of a second-hand mobile...

Now you can save money when your pay your bills as Qatar Cool has partnered with Commercial Bank for the payment of utility bills by Direct Debit, for the “first time in Qatar”. With Direct Debit through Commercial Bank, Qatar Cool will be able to offer its customers an alternative payment channel that comes with a range of benefits, according...

Kamusta to the Philippines Nationals and lovers of UAE around the globe, Good Day to all of our Readers. We are here with a good news once again, hope this good news convert into reality and your dreams comes true. We have received hundreds of mails, messages and comments regarding the ban removal or lifting ban on Pilipino expats who were...

International retail franchise operator M H Alshaya Co is preparing to open 32 brands at the soon to be opened The Mall of Qatar - including eight brands that will be making their debut appearance in Qatar. The Mall of Qatar, a major new retail, leisure and entertainment venue in Al Rayyan, opens for trading in the coming weeks, it...

The Peninsula Online Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani led well-wishers to welcome the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, who arrived in Qatar today on a two-day official visit. The Emir and Saudi King arrived at Emiri Diwan and Emir received the delegation from Saudi Arabia who...

LAJES , Portugal, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Three passengers traveling from Washington, D.C., to Doha, Qatar, were hospitalized after their flight made an emergency landing in Portugal's Azores islands, hospital officials said. Qatar Airways flight QR708 landed at Lajes Airport early Sunday with 356 passengers aboard, about five hours after the plane departed Dulles International Airport. Passengers said the emergency...

It is granted at the request of a local sponsor and on his responsibility to the foreigner coming to Oman for employment and whose age is not below 21 years old. The Visa shall be as follows: Validity of the visa: Within three months from the date of issuance. Valid for extension and multiple entries. Fees: 20 Omani Riyals. ...

The new Human Resources Law issued by HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani earlier this week provides guaranteed maternity leave benefits for Qatari working women, the Government Communications Office has said. In a statement issued yesterday, the Government Communications Office noted that the law sanctions two months' paid maternity leave for new mothers and three months' paid maternity...