Asia Qatar Qatar was elected as a member of the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) during the 27th session of the Conference of States Parties in the Hague
Asia Qatar World Cup begins today in Qatar, the first held in winter that will also be remembered for the massive investment and the record construction time of the venues associated with human rights violations and even deaths of the workers involved
Asia Qatar More than 50.000 people have been trained to ensure security during the World Cup, in line with FIFA standards, and international security personnel will operate under a unified Qatari command
Asia Qatar Nearly 2,9 million tickets have been sold for the 2022 World Cup, FIFA and organisers said, leaving about 7% of seats still available, one month before the tournament starts in Qatar
Asia Qatar The State of Qatar gained membership in the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation for the first time in its history; membership will be for the next three years (2023-2025) in Group C
Asia Qatar A health insurance fee for visitors entering Qatar by visa has been announced in the 10th issue of the Official Gazette published on Sunday: a fixed fee of QAR 50 (€14)per month will guarantee coverage of health expenses during their stay
Asia Qatar The country has pledged $12 million in humanitarian aid to the Horn of Africa to support populations affected by drought, food insecurity and malnutrition; the pledge was made at an event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly
Asia Qatar The National Human Rights Committee kicked off a forum analysing the role of law enforcement in protecting human rights during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
Asia Qatar ‘Purple Island’ is now listed among the best 50 islands in the world; the Al Khor island hosts the only archaeological site in the country that is attributable to the second millennium BC
Asia Qatar Qatar Railways has stepped up its operational preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup to ensure a seamless travel experience for fans of the tournament, which is now less than 100 days away
Asia Qatar The Primary Health Care Corporation has expanded its 'Integrated Mental Health Service' and now offers psychiatry clinics in three health centres
Asia Qatar The number of visitors from Gulf Cooperation Council countries increased by 1.213.8% since 2021
Asia Qatar The mandatory wearing of face masks in closed public places has been reintroduced following report from the Ministry of Public Health about the latest coronavirus developments; the protected measure had been lifted on May 18