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Qatar announces public sector working hours for Ramadan 2026 | World News

[ad_1] Qatar announces public sector working hours for Ramadan 2026/Representative Image As Ramadan approaches, Qatar has announced shorter working hours for government employees during the holy month of Ramadan, confirming that public sector staff will work five hours per day throughout the period. The decision was issued under Circular No. (1) of 2026 by the […]

Countdown to Ramadan: Qatar calls on public for Moon sighting on February 17 |

[ad_1] Qatar calls on public for Moon sighting on February 17/Representative Image The start of Ramadan now rests on a familiar and significant moment. Authorities in Qatar have called on the public to look to the skies on the evening of February 17 to help confirm the beginning of the holy month.The Crescent Sighting Committee […]

GCC Unified Visa 2026 explained: Launch date, eligibility, fee, validity of Schengen-style visa for Gulf

[ad_1] GCC Unified Tourist Visa 2026 Explained: Your Guide to Seamless Gulf Travel The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) comprising of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman is moving forward with a long-planned Unified Tourist Visa that could transform travel across the Gulf region. This initiative, often described as a “Schengen-style […]

Art Basel Qatar opens in Doha: Breaks its own rules in the Gulf and the art world is watching

[ad_1] Art Basel Qatar Opens in Doha: A New Era for MENASA Art Scene The inaugural Art Basel Qatar has officially opened in Doha, marking a significant milestone for the international art world and for the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region. Instead of simply transplanting the familiar Art Basel formula from […]

Ramadan 2026: Will the month of fasting begin from Wed, Feb 18 or Thurs, Feb 19?

[ad_1] Ramadan 2026: February 18th or 19th? When will the crescent moon be sighted and the month of fasting begins With just weeks to go before the holy month of Ramadan 2026 in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and much of the Islamic world, Muslims are closely watching the skies and the lunar […]

Qatar: Driving without a licence could lead to jail, heavy fines, Interior Ministry warns | World News

[ad_1] Driving without licence could lead to jail, heavy fines/Representative Image Driving without a valid licence in Qatar is a criminal offence, and the Ministry of Interior has reminded motorists that getting behind the wheel comes with strict legal responsibility and serious consequences under the law.In a message shared on its official social media platforms, […]

Qatar weather alert: Strong winds and dust clouds to hit tomorrow | World News

[ad_1] Strong winds will sweep Qatar on Sunday and Monday, bringing dust, low visibility, cooler temperatures/Representative Image Qatar is set to experience unsettled weather at the start of the week, as strong northwesterly winds sweep across the country, raising dust levels, reducing visibility, and bringing a sharper drop in temperatures, the Qatar Meteorological Department has […]

How powerful is Mohammed bin Salman compared to other Gulf royals?

[ad_1] How Powerful is Mohammed bin Salman? Comparing Saudi Crown Prince’s Influence to Other Gulf Royals In the modern Gulf, a region once viewed as a sleepy backwater of oil princes and ceremonial monarchs has become a powerhouse of economic transformation, shifting alliances, ambitious visions and intense personality-driven leadership. At the center of this transformation […]

A rare moment for gulf skies: International Space Station visible over Qatar for 6 minutes | World News

[ad_1] Residents in Qatar get a rare chance to spot the International Space Station / Image: File Skywatchers and social media users across Qatar got a thrilling celestial moment on the evening of January 11, 2026, the International Space Station (ISS) was visible soaring across the sky above Doha and beyond. According to the Qatar […]

Qatar Ministry of Interior sets vehicle decoration rules for National Day 2025 | World News

[ad_1] The Ministry of Interior banned tinted windows, colour changes, and plate obstruction during National Day/Representative Image As Qatar gears up for its National Day celebrations, the Ministry of Interior has issued clear guidelines for vehicle decorations to ensure safety and compliance. The rules, covering December 14 to 20, 2025, are designed to allow festive […]