Some of the international firms involved in the Doha expressway are not pulling their weight, according to a senior Public Works Authority (Ashghal) official.

The Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Industry H E Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah will open the Pearl Village on Sunday.

Qatar has been ranked the second most peaceful country in the Middle East, just behind Oman, and the 33rd most peaceful country in

The number of women competing in sport at the top level in Qatar has risen significantly in the 18 months since the 2006 Asian Games.

Chinese companies and asset managers are looking more

Qatar's appointed consultative council has adopted a new electoral law paving the way for two-thirds of its 45 members to be directly elected in a first for the Gulf emirate, reports said yesterday.

Japan hopes to cement its relationship with Qatar, besides exploring the possibility of strengthening bilateral relations in education, health, solar energy and various industries, particularly aluminum.