Pakistan receives two LNG cargos from Qatar in a week
- 17-May-2026
KARACHI: Pakistan has received two LNG cargos from Qatar in a week as two LNG carriers have arrived at Port Qasim. According to the details, LNG carrier MV Al Kharaitiyat, arrived at Port Qasim with over 95,000 tons of the Qatari liquefied natural gas cargo on Wednesday. A second Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker Mihzem […]
Qatar announces Eid Al Adha 2026 date
- 13-May-2026
DOHA: Qatar Calendar House has announced that Monday, May 18 is expected to mark the beginning of Dhu Al-Hijjah 1447 AH, according to astronomical calculations, with Eid Al-Adha forecast to begin on Wednesday, May 27. Dhu Al-Hijjah is the twelfth and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is one of the holiest periods […]
Qatar says Iran should not use Hormuz to ‘blackmail’ Gulf
- 12-May-2026
DOHA, Qatar: Iran should not use the Strait of Hormuz, which it has blocked since the start of the Middle East war, as a means to blackmail Gulf states, Qatar’s top diplomat and premier said on Tuesday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani was speaking during a press conference in Doha with Turkey’s Foreign Minister […]
Qatar warns against ‘frozen conflict’ in Gulf amid stalled US-Iran talks
- 28-Apr-2026
DOHA, Qatar: Qatar on Tuesday cautioned against the possibility of a “frozen conflict” in the Gulf, as talks between the US and Iran for a peace deal appeared at an impasse. “We do not want to see a return to hostilities in the region anytime soon, we do not want to see a frozen conflict […]
Qatar FM urges US, Iran to be open to mediation in call with Iranian FM
- 13-Apr-2026
Qatar’s foreign minister told his Iranian counterpart on Monday that Iran and the United States should engage positively with mediation efforts, warning that maritime routes must not be used as “bargaining tools”. Qatari Foreign Minister and Premier Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani “stressed the importance of all parties responding positively to the ongoing mediation […]
Qatar Diamond League postponed
- 08-Apr-2026
The opening round of the Diamond League season, scheduled to take place in the Qatari capital of Doha on May 8, has been postponed until June 19 because of the ongoing conflict in the Gulf, organisers said on Wednesday. The track and field meeting is the latest top sporting event to be disrupted in the […]
Qatar: Step-by-step guide for obtaining driving licence
- 06-Apr-2026
The Qatar Ministry of Interior has issued a comprehensive guide outlining the process for obtaining a driving licence, detailing eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and testing procedures for applicants. In a public advisory, the ministry said individuals seeking a licence must provide valid identification documents, a recent personal photograph, and a residence permit. Applicants are also […]
Iran attacks wipe out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years, QatarEnergy CEO says
- 20-Mar-2026
Iranian attacks have knocked out 17% of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in lost annual revenue and threatening supplies to Europe and Asia, QatarEnergy’s CEO and state minister for energy affairs told Reuters on Thursday. Saad al-Kaabi said two of Qatar’s 14 LNG trains and one of its […]
Qatar orders Iranian diplomats to leave country within 24 hours
- 19-Mar-2026
Qatar has expelled key Iranian military and security officials on Wednesday, sharply escalating tensions in the Gulf following recent missile strikes on critical energy infrastructure. In a statement issued on Thursday, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said it had declared the military and security attaches at the Iranian embassy, along with their staff, “persona non grata” and […]
Eidul Fitr 2026: Seven-day public holiday announced
- 17-Mar-2026
Qatar has announced a seven-day holiday for public sector employees to mark Eidul Fitr 2026, offering an extended break at the end of Ramadan. In a statement, the Amiri Diwan confirmed that the public holiday for government entities will run from March 17 to March 23, 2026, with employees expected to resume work on March […]