Windy and dusty conditions prevailed across Qatar on Friday also, as forecast by the Met department.

After Thursday's sandstorm, Qatar is again expected to see strong winds and poor visibility due to dust on Friday, according to the forecast.

President-elect Joe Biden will get the coronavirus vaccine as soon as next week, transition officials said on Wednesday, as US authorities try to build public confidence in a measure that promises to stanch the deadly pandemic.

There is a chance of thundery rain inshore Friday afternoon, the Met office has said.

The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs on Thursday announced that 150 more mosques will reopen starting from Friday prayers from Friday.

With the Covid-19 restrictions being lifted, 200 additional mosques will host Friday prayers, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced.

The Cabinet on Wednesday decided that all commercial activities in the country will resume and shops will remain open on weekends, the Qatar News Agency (QNA) reports.

Strong winds are expected in some places on Friday, the Qatar Met department has said.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has decided to completely close non-essential businesses from Friday, HE the Spokesperson for the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management, Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohamed AlKhater, announced on Thursday.

The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced that the second underpass within Mesaimeer Interchange will open on Friday.

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Unsettled weather, marked by rain and strong winds, are expected to affect the country from Friday (November 8) noon until the end of next week, the Qatar Met department has said.