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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.

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News

Qatar’s new sponsorship law will give expats 30 days to get RPs

The current law only gives expats seven days to start processing their RP paperwork.

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Culture

Qatar’s MOI to hold special license plate auction this week

The auction runs through 10pm on Thursday, Nov. 24, and will be conducted via the government’s Metrash 2 app. It is open to anyone with a Qatar ID.

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News

Qatar gets ready to launch single Gulf-wide traffic fine system

The new system aims to more quickly record and share information about drivers caught violating road rules in all the Gulf states. It would also enforce payment of fines through a single system.

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News

Qatar’s MOI signs QR260 million in security deals at Milipol

The largest single deal was worth QR140 million and went to Turkish shipbuilding corporation Ares Besiktas for equipment and weapons for boats, according to a statement issued by Milipol this week.

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News

Qatar’s MOI warns of crackdown after amnesty period expires

Speaking to the Peninsula, a senior Ministry of Interior (MOI) official said that strict legal action will be taken against those who don’t take advantage of the ongoing amnesty offer.

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News

Swedish firms to help Qatar improve road safety

As part of the deal, two experts will work with Qatar's National Traffic Safety Committee to help raise road safety standards, the head of the Swedish National Road Consultancy (SweRoad) said.

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