Friday, April 19, 2024

Qatar

Qatar: Building permits issuance witnesses increase in March

Doha: According to the latest data issued by the Planning and Statistics Authority, March saw the issuance of 747 building permits in various municipalities across the country, with an 8 percent increase, compared to February’s 689 building permits. A press...

Qatar with weather forecast and warning for the weekend

Doha: There is a possibility of rain and strong winds in Qatar during the weekend, according to the Meteorological Department. Chance of rain is predicted from Thursday, April 11 till the weekend. According to the advisory, the weather will be...

Gulf countries on festive season; Extensive celebrations, public holidays

Riyadh: Today is a small holiday in the Gulf countries. Eid-ul-Fitr, which comes after fasting, is widely celebrated by locals and expatriates. In the countries of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, Eid is celebrated on completion of...

Bank Holiday: Financial institutions including banks in Qatar will start short holiday from Tuesday

Doha: Financial institutions, including banks, in Qatar will start a short holiday on Tuesday. Qatar Central Bank informed this. Holidays for financial institutions have been announced on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. After the weekend holiday it will be Sunday 14th...

Qatar issues bonds and treasury bills worth 500 million riyals

The total private bids in treasury bills and Islamic sukuks for the Qatar Central Bank amounted to 1.9 billion riyals. Qatar Central Bank announced Through his official account on the “X” platform today It issued treasury bills and Islamic bonds...

UAE Banks Lead Regional Revenue Surge as Digitalization Slashes Branch Costs Across Gulf

Saumitra Sehgal, Head of Financial Services in the Middle East at Roland Berger, a global strategy consultancy, said that the revenue of the UAE bank branches is the highest in the region at US$18.6 million per branch for retail...

Qatar and Morocco to Host FIFA U-17 World Cups From 2025 to 2029

This decision reflects FIFA's commitment to youth football and the tournament's growth to 48 teams. The decision to organise the event annually rather than biennially reflects FIFA's commitment to developing young talent and fostering the sport's growth. In addition, the...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 13th March 2024

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 3,073.41 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 2,635.00 Usually people opt for purchasing gold rates in Qatar per tola according to their needs and preferences. Gold Rate...

Qatar on course to have 100% electric public bus fleet by 2030

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) is working to achieve the gradual transition of Qatar's public transport bus system to 100% electric fleet by 2030, said an official. Hamad Ali Al Marri, Director of the Land Transport Licensing Department at MoT,...

Ashghal and Urbacon sign contract to construct 14 schools in Qatar

Fourteen schools will be designed, built and maintained in various parts of Qatar through a public private partnership. With the aim of providing high-quality education to more than 10,000 students, the schools are scheduled to be operational from 2025-26...

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Air India flight to Dubai returned to Karipur without disembark passengers

Dubai: The passengers of the Air India flight that left for Dubai yesterday are in limbo. The flight that left Kozhikode at 8 pm...

Dubai Airport: Officials have issued a major notice and said they are experiencing congestion

Dubai: Control at Dubai Airport. Notice that only those who have been assured that the flight will leave need to arrive. It is enough to...

Dubai licenses the Binance platform to provide virtual asset services

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