Peter Kovessy

Buses transporting construction workers as they travel to and from their work sites this summer should become slightly more comfortable next month after authorities mandate new rules for larger passenger vehicles. Starting July 1, all buses and vans must have air conditioning in order to pass the mechanical inspection required to renew a vehicle’s registration, the Ministry of Interior said this morning on Facebook. The new rules apply to all vehicles carrying 11 or more passengers.

Many expats in Qatar are feeling richer this week in the aftermath of Thursday’s historic UK vote to leave the European Union. The decision caused several major global currencies to tumble in value. This has increased the purchasing power of many residents in Qatar, as one riyal now buys more in terms of British pounds, Indian rupees and Canadian dollars, among other currencies.

Qatar and the UAE have signed a new deal that includes a limit on the number of weekly flights between Doha and three UAE cities, QNA reports. The move comes as the two nations fight for their national airlines to retain unfettered access to the US. The caps contained in the new air transport deal appear to be higher or equal to current service levels, meaning the agreement is likely to curb further growth rather than forcing airlines to scrap flights.