As America raises barriers for foreign talent, Gulf nations like UAE and Saudi Arabia are opening doors with visas and incentives/ AI Image When Donald Trump first came back to the White House in January 2025, many in Silicon Valley hoped he would go easier on the H-1B visa programme. Instead, by September, he dropped […]
US President Donald Trump urged Israel to be “very careful” in its actions concerning Qatar, highlighting the Gulf nation’s role as a key ally of the United States.Speaking to reporters at Morristown Airport, Trump was asked whether he had a message for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following last week’s airstrikes on Hamas leaders in […]
Israeli officials expressed growing doubt on Wednesday over the success of a bold airstrike in Qatar targeting the top leadership of Hamas , as anonymous cited by Times of Israel suggested optimism over the operation was fading. The strike, carried out on Tuesday and dubbed “Operation Summit of Fire” by the Israel Defense Forces, aimed […]
Smoke rises from an explosion, allegedly caused by an Israeli strike, in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (UGC via AP) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke with the emir of Qatar and strongly condemned the “violation of the sovereignty” of the Gulf nation.“Spoke with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin […]
Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha has issued updated travel tips/Image: File Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha has issued updated travel tips and procedures to streamline the arrival experience for returning travellers as the summer holiday season ends and the new school year begins. The recommendations focus on safe transportation, efficient luggage collection, and […]
Report crimes in Qatar using the Metrash mobile app/Representative Image Qatar’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has introduced a quick, anonymous way to report crimes and suspicious activities through the Metrash mobile application. This service aims to speed up police response times and enhance public safety and security across the country.Metrash is Qatar’s official mobile application […]
General Authority of Customs has reported substantial seizures during July/Image: File The General Authority of Customs in Qatar has reported substantial seizures during July, with a focus on narcotics and violations related to tax evasion, regulatory infringements, and intellectual property rights. This reflects ongoing, year-round enforcement to protect Qatar’s borders and society from illicit trade.TL;DR: […]
Tim Cook gave a unique gift of 24-K gold and a glass statue to President Trump. Senator Bernie Sanders took a jibe at President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook and said if one can’t be rich enough as Qatar to be able to give Trump a $400 million plane, one can be like […]
Kahramaa announced that Qatar has surpassed 300 fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers/Image: File TL;DR: Qatar has installed over 300 fast EV chargers nationwide as of 1 August 2025 under its green mobility initiative. These DC fast chargers deliver high-power, rapid charging, often bringing EV batteries from 20% to 80% in under 30 minutes. This infrastructure […]
Qatar emerges high with its Permanent Residency programme/Representative Image TL;DR: Qatar grants up to 100 permanent residency permits annually under Law No. (10) of 2018 issued by the Ministry of Interior (MOI). Eligibility depends on continuous residence: 20 years if born abroad, or 10 years if born in Qatar. Must also meet Arab proficiency, good […]
