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Ministry of Interior books 472 people for violating COVID restrictions

Police say they’ve reprimanded 472 people for not abiding by Covid-19 safety measures. In light of the spike in coronavirus cases in Qatar, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) says it…

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News

Ministry of Interior extends grace period for visa correction

Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has extended the grace period for those who’ve overstayed their visas for the second time. The Ministry of Interior is giving people who’ve breached their visa…

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Health & Technology

With the majority of emergency calls deemed ‘unnecessary’, when is the right time to call 999?

An official at the National Command center(NCC) in Qatar stresses the importance of calling the emergency number only in serious situations, describing most calls as ‘unnecessary’. The majority of emergency…

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News

Visa or residency issues? Here’s what Qatar’s new ‘grace period’ means for expats

The new decision comes in line with Qatar’s regulation of the entry and exit of expatriates and their residence. Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has announced a new grace period for…

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Technology

Metrash2 to add new ‘name change’ feature in latest move to ease tasks

Millions of transactions have been made through the application in the past year. Those needing to request a name change will soon be able to apply through Metrash2, authorities announced.…

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News

Qatar sends search, rescue team to Greece as wildfires rage

Thousands of people were forced to evacuate their homes as ‘devastating’ forest fires continue to ravage the country. An equipped search and rescue has been dispatched to Greece to assist…

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News

Qatar residents should carry ID cards ‘at all times’

In the past, officials have clarified that residents don’t necessarily have to present an ID card on the spot if a law enforcement official demands it. But refusal to present ID can result in a fine of QR10,000.