Thursday, June 11, 2026

You can win a ticket for a match FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 - follow this thread

 



 Qatar Airways launched a promotional thread tracking their Boeing 777 (A7-BEH) featuring a special FIFA World Cup 2026 livery, inviting followers to monitor its flights on Flightradar24 and use #QRFIFA26 for a chance to win match tickets as the tournament's official airline partner.


The thread details the aircraft's itinerary, including recent and upcoming stops in London (LHR) and Melbourne (MEL), showcasing the airline's global network and FIFA branding partnership.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Qatar Updates 5, 10, and 50 Riyal Banknotes

 

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 🏦 Qatar Central Bank has updated the 5️⃣, 1️⃣0️⃣, and 5️⃣0️⃣ riyal notes from the fifth edition.

✨ The changes include: a refreshed official State Emblem 🇶🇦, updated Arabic numerals 🔢, and a new issue date 📅 – all in line with Qatar’s laws ⚖️

The first writing system started here - Uruk

 

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

🐋 Whale Sharks in Summer, 🐬 Dolphins All Year: Qatar's Marine Sightings Explained

 


The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has seen and recorded dolphins and whale sharks in the northern waters of Qatar. These sightings prove that Qatar's marine environment is rich with life and show that the Ministry's work to protect sea creatures and their homes is making a difference.


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🦈 Whale shark sightings follow a strong seasonal pattern. In the summer, they are very common – even daily or weekly – in the hotspot area. However, outside of summer, they are rarely seen or completely absent.

🐬 Dolphins, on the other hand, can be spotted throughout the year. Their presence is steady and reliable, but they do not gather in the same dramatic concentrations as whale sharks during peak season.

 

QatarEnergy Expands African Footprint with Namibia Offshore Discovery

 

Monday, June 08, 2026

Qatar Pedals Forward with New Bike Lanes

 

hot days ahead - weather forecast in Qatar

 

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Qatar: A Dugong Hotspot -herds of 600-700 individuals

 

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Eid Mubarak by taste Atlas

 

5 Days to International Day of Yoga 2026” celebration at MES Indian School - Doha

 

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Qatar’s Q1 2026 Budget Deficit Hits QR 10.3 bn

 


 QR 10.3 billion ≈ USD 2.83 billion



The deficit is largely due to the regional fallout from the war on Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted vital oil and gas shipments. This crisis has severely constrained energy revenues not only for Qatar but for all Gulf states, while regional security spending has surged. As a result, Qatar's first-quarter budget recorded a significant shortfall despite efforts to stabilize other income streams.

 

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