Global August Heat Hits Record for Second Year in a Row

According to preliminary data from the EU’s climate monitor, the world experienced record average temperatures in August for the second year in a row. While the exact figure for August 2024 is not yet confirmed, the Copernicus Climate Change Se..

Qatar’s Sky to Feature Suhail Star on August 24 Marking the Beginning of Seasonal Change

Qatar Calendar House announced that the Suhail star will rise in Qatar's sky on 24 August 2024, signaling the start of the Suhail season in Qatar and across most Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Dr. Bashir Marzouq, an astronomy expert..

Qatar Saw over 28% Rise In Air Passengers during august 2023

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's aviation industry has continued its impressive growth trend, with a remarkable 28.1 percent increase in air passengers during August 2023 when compared to the same period in 2022. Data from the Air Transport Statistics for..

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Zakat Fund Department Provides More than QR17 Million Aid in August

The Zakat Fund Department at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs provided QR 17,003,582 in aid to 564 families eligible for assistance in the State of Qatar in August 2023. Assistant Director of the Zakat Fund Department Ahmed Sultan Al..

Qatar's Ports Experience A Flurry of Activity From January to August 2023

Qatar's maritime industry witnessed robust growth across various sectors, including general cargo, livestock, vehicles (RORO), and building materials, at Hamad, Doha, and Al Ruwais ports during the initial eight months of this year, as per offici..

Qatar Will Have A Rare "Blue Supermoon" on August 30, 2023

On August 28, 2023, the Qatar Calendar House revealed that the occurrence known as the Blue Moon takes place when the moon achieves the full moon phase twice within a single month according to the Gregorian calendar. In this scenario, the second full..

Things to do in Qatar this weekend: August 24 to August 26, 2023

Check out our top picks for Things to Do in Qatar from August 24 to August 26, 2023, below. Note: Events are subject to change as per the organizers.  August 24 - Thursday 1. Art time for kids

New Setting Trend Being Lead By Palace Vendome In Qatar With Longer Opening Hours

A new setting of new retail standards is being implemented at the Palace Vendome in Qatar by making the announcement of extended hours of opening which is going to start on 10th August 2023.  Due to this, the people who are shopping will have..