With more than 1,000 mosques and prayer grounds set to host Eid prayers, the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has announced a set of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.10:29:11 PM
MME spots environmental violation
The Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) Protection and Wildlife Department has spotted an environmental violation, where a company was transporting rubble without obtaining the necessary environmental licence. 10:20:30 PM
One leopard remained at large in eastern China on Monday after escaping from a safari park with two of its fellow big cats, prompting fierce public criticism of the wildlife attraction over the safety lapse and for brutally hunting down the escapees with packs of dogs.12:28:26 PM
The United Arab Emirates will bar entry to non-UAE resident travellers from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka starting on Wednesday to try to contain the spread of the coronavirus, it said on Monday.01:02:39 PM
Turkey demands end to Israel's 'heinous, cruel' attacks
Turkey on Monday called Israel an "apartheid state" that must end "heinous and cruel attacks" against Palestinians, as clashes raged at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound. 12:50:25 PM
Limited fire in Burgan oil field: Kuwait Oil Company
A fire described as "limited" broke out in an operation site in Greater Burgan oil field in southeastern Kuwait on Monday morning, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) announced.
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The Qatari Hotels Association (QHA), established under the umbrella of the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA), has held its second meeting this year in the presence of the founding members.10:10:16 PM
Covid recovery, oil curbs create a split-screen Saudi economy
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy – the engine of job creation – rebounded in the first quarter to pre-pandemic levels, even as the overall economy was dragged into contraction by oil-production cuts. 09:32:00 PM
Jannik Sinner booked a second-round showdown with nine-time champion Rafael Nadal at the Italian Open after a 6-2, 6-4 win over Frenchman Ugo Humbert yesterday.10:41:23 PM
Japan PM Suga says he has ‘never put Olympics first’
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said yesterday that he has never “put the Olympics first”, as an opinion poll showed nearly 60% of people in Japan want the Games cancelled with fewer than eleven weeks left before they are due to open. 10:37:03 PM
Returning Serena hints she could miss Olympics
Serena Williams raised doubts over her participation at the Tokyo Olympics yesterday, ahead of her return to the limelight this week at the Italian Open.
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If the gaps between haves and have-nots aren’t narrowed soon the entire pandemic response will be compromised11:42:31 PM
Covid-19 deaths may be more than double the 3.24mn reported
If the officially reported global Covid-19 death number is 3.24mn, a new study which claims that the actual figure is more than double, nearing 7mn, has come as a rude jolt. 11:40:56 PM
It is well known that the Lord descends in the last third of the night and Says: “‘Is there any seeker of forgiveness so that I would forgive for him? Is there anyone with a demand so that I would give him? Is there any repentant person so that I would accept his repentance?’ Until the rise of dawn.12:16:28 AM
A gate in Paradise for those who fast
In a Hadith on the authority of Sahl ibn Sa‘d, may Allah be pleased with him, he said that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam (may Allah exalt his mention), said: “Paradise has eight gates, and one of them is called Ar-Rayyaan through which none will enter but those who observe fasting.”[A 12:02:21 AM
Ramadan habits ‘key to balanced lifestyle’
Ramadan is a period of training that helps people become the best versions of themselves, improves their health, soul, character, and cultivate good habits.
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The second Aspire Lake Festival took spectators through half-hour ‘magical journey,’ featuring more than 40 artists and experts with a showcase of theatrical performances and fireworks displays at Aspire Park.07:42:17 PM
Newly opened Orbital Highway Phase-I, Qatar
Almost two-third of the ambitious Orbital Highway and Truck Route linking the newly constructed Hamad Port in Mesaieed with the Ras Laffan Industrial City on the northern side is ready now. 04:28:14 PM
The Khalifa International Stadium
The Khalifa International Stadium, which is hosting the Emir Cup final on Friday, will give spectators a new experience ... 12:08:25 PM
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