Manama ∙ The Bahrain Food Festival will start in February with an opportunity to taste and get to know the diverse flavors of different countries of the world. Organizers said that preparations are underway for the food festival, which will be held from February 8 to February 24. From Arabic delicacies to Asian street food … Read more
DOHA ∙ Winners of the Qatar-hosted World Aquatic Championships will be presented with medals that reflect the country’s rich nautical heritage. The medals were unveiled by local organizers. This is the first time the Middle East will host the championships, which will see 2,600 athletes from 197 countries participating from February 2 to 18. Gold, … Read more
New Hampshire ∙ Senator Tim Scott endorsed Donald Trump at a rally in New Hampshire on Friday night. His decision to back Trump is a setback for Nikki Haley, who is aiming for a strong showing in the upcoming New Hampshire primary. It was Haley who appointed Scott to the Senate. We need a president … Read more
Doha ∙ 10,79,340 people traveled on Doha Metro and Lusail trams to watch the first round matches of the group stage of the AFC Asian Cup. This is the figure from January 12 to 16. Qatar Rail officials stated that 10,40,973 people traveled by metro and 38,367 by tram. January 12, the opening day of … Read more
BERLIN – A 2022 survey at the height of the Covid crisis found that people in most European countries were satisfied with their lives. Austria came first, followed by Germany and Bulgaria. Austrians are the happiest people in the EU. This is stated in a newly published report by the EU statistics agency Eurostat. On … Read more
DALLAS ∙ Most North Texas schools have been closed for the second day in a row (Tuesday) as the snow and cold temperatures that began Sunday night continue. The authorities announced Tuesday as a holiday for several schools, including Dallas ISD and Garland ISD. Snow is expected to return to the roads after temperatures drop … Read more
Doha ∙ Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita made new history for women as the first female referee in the history of AFC to officiate a men’s Asian Cup match. Yamshita became the first woman referee in the Group B match between India and Australia at the Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan. Yamshita is one of … Read more
Abu Dhabi – Crown Prince Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan approved the Medical City project to be built in Abu Dhabi for women and children. With the Medical City becoming a reality, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City will become a treatment center for children and Cornish Hospital for mothers and newborns. Sheikh Khalid … Read more
Doha ∙ Qatar Rail can now use Doha Metro travel cards for Metro Link bus journeys. The aim is to make travel on Metro Links, which are feeder buses for metro passengers, easier. Standard and Gold Club card holders can use the service by tapping the card on the bus’s reader while entering the buses. … Read more
Vienna ∙ The Austrian Canaanite Catholic Community (AKCC) celebrated Holy Mass and Christmas at the Hirschstetten Church. From Spain Fr. Saju Mulakat, Fr. Jijo Mathew joined Ilavungachal and offered Holy Communion. Under the leadership of Elizabeth Coithara, the devotion of the Choir, including Brother Robin, intensified. After Holy Mass, celebrations were held in the Parish … Read more