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The International Falcon and Hunting Festival off to a flying start The seventh International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi) started yesterday at Sealine. The festival, being held under the patronage of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, will continue until the end of this month. The events are being held along with Hadad El Tahadee (newborn free falcons) local competition in morning...

Father Emir returns to Qatar after being treated for broken leg Qatar’s former Emir has returned to the country after receiving emergency treatment in Switzerland for breaking his leg late last month. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani had been vacationing in Morocco when the incident happened on Dec. 26. https://www.instagram.com/p/BAIMla7LefF/  

Islamic State video suspect thought to be Briton Siddhartha Dhar The main suspect in the latest propaganda video by so-called Islamic State is thought to be British man Siddhartha Dhar, the BBC understands. An official source told the BBC Mr Dhar was the focus of investigations into the video, which purports to show the killing of five men IS says were...

Blast near Indian consulate in Jalalabad DELHI/KABUL: An explosion was reported on Tuesday in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad close to foreign consulate buildings including those of India, Pakistan and Iran, a spokesman for the provincial governor said. The explosion was reported 400 metres from the Indian consulate in Jalalabad. An official said there were no reports of casualties from the...

How to Apply for Driving License in Qatar Motorists are required to hold a valid driving license in order to drive in Qatar. New visitor and tourists may use an international driving permit for up to six months, after which they are required to obtain a Qatari driving license. Some foreign driving licenses are recognized in Qatar, and can be converted...

How to Apply Driving License in Qatar It is a legal requirement to hold a valid licence to drive in Qatar. The Traffic Department is the authorised authority for issuing driving licenses. Below are the various options depending on your length of stay. On arrival – 1 week rule Visitors can drive for one week (7 days from arrival) on approved licences...

Nadal, Djokovic face off ahead of men’s tennis open in Qatar Drumming up excitement for the opening of the 2016 Qatar ExxonMobil Open, World No. 1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia and World No. 5 Rafael Nadal of Spain played a friendly match in a sand court at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park yesterday. Djokovic, who won 11 titles including...

Armed protesters refuse to leave federal building in Oregon (CNN) - Two days after taking over a federal building, armed protesters in Oregon are refusing to budge until they get what they want. The problem is, they haven't specified what it would take to get them to leave. What started Saturday as a rally supporting two local ranchers led to a broader...

As Saudi Arabia severs ties with Iran, questions loom in volatile region (CNN) - Following the execution of a prominent Shiite cleric in Saudi Arabia, and as relations between the two Middle Eastern powerhouses deteriorate, Saudi and Iranian officials continue to trade barbs. Iran is committed to protecting diplomatic missions, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson told the press Monday, and reiterated that...

Labor Law The Labor Law of Qatar provides a body of laws and regulations outlining the legal rights, restrictions and obligations of workers, employers and workers committees. All parties involved should adhere to the Labor Law. Qatari Employment Priority in employment is given to Qatari citizens. The Ministry of Labor provides various services to match employers with available talent. Qatari citizens who...

Residence and work permits, in the State of Qatar, have become easy and simple after the recently revised labor law, which is flexible in protecting all rights of the two working parties. Therefore, you can bring your family, to live with you in Qatar. Meanwhile, your wife can work in Qatar, but after registering in Recruitment Department at the...

HDC Opens Wafflemeister Fun Place at Lagoona Mall Hospitality Development Company (HDC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Development Company (UDC), celebrated the opening of its latest offering to the Qatari market, the UK based chain Wafflemeister at Lagoona Mall. The joyful occasion of the opening of this brand new dining experience was marked in true funfair style as sky scrapping stilt...

QTA Presents Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Live in Qatar Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) is bringing one of the biggest music sensations in Asia – ‘Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in Qatar’, on 29 January 2016 at Asian Town (formerly West End Park), organised by Apex Events. DOMASCO is the big event’s Diamond Sponsor. Platinum Sponsors are GAC Motors, Honda...

Woqod tower auditorium named after al-Attiyah Qatar Fuel (Woqod) has announced that it has named the multi-purpose auditorium at its Al Dafna tower after HE Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah. This has been done to honour and respect HE al-Attiyah’s contribution to the company and the oil & gas industry in Qatar as well as his involvement in environment- and energy-related matters...