Qatar

QFFD, QRCS for $12m funding for Syrians 20 May 2018 - 09:06 am

DOHA: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) have signed a $12m funding agreement to support the displaced communities...

Qatar condemns cricket stadium explosion in Afghanistan 20 May 2018 - 09:03 am

Doha: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the three explosions target a cricket stadium in Jalalabad city, eastern...

Qatar, UNIDO discuss development of ties 20 May 2018 - 08:53 am

Vienna: Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al Thani, the State of Qatar’s Ambassador to Austria and permanent envoy to the UN organisations in Vienna,...

Commitment of leadership to education hailed 20 May 2018 - 08:52 am

Doha: Minister of Education and Higher Education, H E Dr Mohammed Abdul Wahed Ali Al Hammadi, said yesterday that the country’s wise leadership...

Winners of Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ campaign 20 May 2018 - 08:50 am

The winners, Gopal, Fahad. Raymondan, Abdul and Ahamed, of the final raffle draw of ‘10Kg Gold for 100 Winners’ campaign, by Malabar Gold...

Eating balanced meals important during Ramadan 20 May 2018 - 08:49 am

DOHA: At least 1,300 patients were referred to the dietetics and nutrition service for advice on how to safely fast and maximise the...

Water production phases of Umm Al Houl Power Plant complete 20 May 2018 - 08:49 am

DOHA: Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC) has completed the water production phases of Umm Al Houl Power Plant, which currently pumps 136...

Hamad Emergency receives 1,963 cases in first two days of Ramadan 20 May 2018 - 08:41 am

Doha: The Emergency Department of Hamad General Hospital (HGH) has treated at least 1,963 cases on the first two days of Ramadan due...

AUB forum calls for addressing issues Arabic language faces 20 May 2018 - 08:40 am

DOHA: The Arabic and Near Eastern Languages Department and the Department of Education at the American University of Beirut (AUB), in partnership with...

MIA lecture highlights significance of fasting 20 May 2018 - 08:37 am

DOHA: The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) organised a lecture entitled: ‘Ramadan and Community Excellence’ by Dr Fathi Ahmed from the Center for...

Initiative to use Arabic language on labels of products successful 20 May 2018 - 08:32 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce said that its initiative to use the Arabic language on labels of products have been seeing...

Qatar takes part in WHO meeting in Geneva 20 May 2018 - 08:27 am

DOHA: The fifth extraordinary session of the World Health organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean took place on Saturday in Geneva....

Amir condoles with Cuban President 20 May 2018 - 08:26 am

Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to the President of the State Council and...

Amir crowns Al Duhail SC with the Amir Cup 20 May 2018 - 08:11 am

Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the final football match between Al Rayyan SC and Al Duhail SC...

40 people arrested for visa trafficking 19 May 2018 - 03:42 pm

Doha: The Ministry of the Interior has arrested 40 people on charges of visa trafficking in violation of Law No. (21) for the...

Sheikha Alia: Qatar committed to partnership with international community to maintain peace and security 19 May 2018 - 09:48 am

New York: The State of Qatar has reiterated its commitment to fulfilling the international obligations dictated by its partnership with the international community...

Qatar calls for independent probe into Israeli crimes in Gaza 19 May 2018 - 09:47 am

Geneva: The State of Qatar has called on international organisations and the international community to conduct independent and credible investigations into the crimes...

Worshippers performing Tarawih prayers 19 May 2018 - 09:41 am

Worshippers perform Tarawih prayers (special night prayers during the fasting month of Ramadan) at the Dar Al Salam Mosque in Doha.