Awqaf Qatar: All But One Mosque to Stay Closed During Ramadan
The Ministry of Awqaf (Endowments) and Islamic Affairs announced the continuation of the closure of mosques and the suspension of congregational prayers (the five obligatory prayers and Friday prayers) within…
Qatar Social Media Users Take On COVID-19 Social Media Trends
With millions around the world staying at home due to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, many have turned to social media and other online platforms for entertainment. As a…
Chat Corner: Catherine Gichuki Shares Self Isolation Experience
In this new series, Marhaba brings to you the self isolation, social distancing and working from home experiences of fellow Dohaites. How are you coping? Let us know, write to…
Chat Corner: InterContinenal Doha’s Diana Shares Self Isolation Experience
In this new series, Marhaba brings to you the self isolation, social distancing and working from home experiences of fellow Dohaites. How are you coping? Let us know, write to…
Qatar COVID-19 Update: Ministry Issues Work-From-Home Guidelines
The Council of Ministers decided on the 18 March 2020 to reduce the total number of private and public sector employees present at the workplace to 20%, while requesting the other…
Qatar COVID-19 Update: Closed Industrial Area to be Partially Opened from 22 April
The gradual opening of the closed part of the Industrial Area will begin on 22 April, starting from Streets 1 and 2 and Al Wakalat Street. This was announced by…
Matterhorn Mountain in Swiss Alps Lights Up with Qatar flag
The Qatari flag was projected onto the famous Matterhorn mountain in Switzerland by the Zermatt tourism authorities to express solidarity in the fight against COVID-19. The Zermatt Tourism website says:…
Qatar Youtubers Join Together Virtually to Create Awareness Video
Twenty Qatar based Youtubers came together to create a COVID-19 awareness video – ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’. The concept is initiated by Qatar Malayali Yotubers (QMY) – a platform for…
Qatar COVID-19 Update: Souq Waqif Stores to Remain Closed
If you fell for the latest social media rumour about the re-opening of the shops in Souq Waqif Doha, here is a spoiler. Souq Waqif Management has denied the rumours…
Qatar COVID-19 Update: Pharmacies to Sell 20 Masks Per ID from 13 April
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has announced that the second phase of mask distribution through pharmacies in Qatar will begin from 13 April 2020. Residents can buy masks…