civil defense Archives

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News

Two new detours in place on Qatar’s roads this weekend

The first will start at 1am on Friday (Oct. 28) on Onaiza Street near Civil Defense intersection, while the other involves a 4km stretch of the southbound Al Shamal Road between Al Kheesa and Al Kharaitiyat interchanges.

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Major diversion going up at Civil Defense roundabout on Tuesday

In a statement this afternoon, Ashghal said it is entering the final phase of works on the intersection, which is being overhauled from a roundabout into a signalized junction.

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Ashghal: Work on Civil Defense junction to wrap up next month

As part of the construction, one lane in both directions on Al Istiqlal St. and Mohammed bin Thani St. are closed. Both streets are being expanded from three to four lanes.

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News

Qatar’s Civil Defense junction is now a proper intersection

The new signalized intersection officially opened to traffic yesterday, hopefully spelling the end of big backups in the busy area.

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News

Speed up Civil Defense approvals, Qatar’s Advisory Council says

Civil Defense officials made a “firm promise” yesterday to reduce the number of requirements for buildings between three and eight stories.

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Qatar’s Advisory Council to look into Civil Defense certification delays

The problem appears to be a common one and involves Civil Defense, which must sign off on whether a building is safe before an establishment can officially open.

Civil Defense quickly puts out a car fire

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Life

Qatar’s Civil Defense orders $28 million in new firefighting gear

The new QR7 million vehicle from Al Hamad Trading that comes equipped with an infrared camera that can be used by firefighters to find people trapped inside a blaze through thick smoke.

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Life

New Civil Defense Council formed to manage Qatar’s emergency response

One of the major changes contained in Law No. 25 for the year 2015 involves shifting responsibilities from the Ministry of Interior to a newly established Civil Defense Council, local media reports state.

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News

Shoppers injured as ceiling collapses inside Doha’s Ramez store

At least seven people, including two children, have reportedly been injured in the incident in Al Mirqab Al Jadeed.

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