Qatar

Kahramaa observes Earth Hour 25 Mar 2018 - 08:11 am

DOHA: Terming the Earth Hour initiative an efficient way to spread the message of protecting the environment, Minister of Energy and Industry H...

Emir to visit Russia tomorrow 24 Mar 2018 - 09:18 pm

Doha: The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will pay a two-day working visit to the Russian Federation on Sunday, at...

Traffic Department tests drone for traffic control 24 Mar 2018 - 02:37 pm

Doha: Soon you might see a drone flying overhead at a busy intersection monitoring traffic. The Traffic Department has been using a drone,...

Workers’ Cup underscores Qatar’s commitment to workers welfare 24 Mar 2018 - 11:36 am

Doha: Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs H E Dr Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi has stressed that the...

Al Nakheel Landscapes win Workers’ Cup title 24 Mar 2018 - 11:36 am

Doha: The 2018 Workers’ Cup came to an end last night as thousands of fans enjoyed a memorable night of football inside Al...

Pakistan expats celebrate National Day 24 Mar 2018 - 11:30 am

DOHA: To commemorate the Pakistan Day, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Doha, yesterday organised a flag-hoisting ceremony at the Embassy...

Mobile radar to monitor five Qatar roads (Saturday, March 24) 24 Mar 2018 - 11:03 am

Qatar Traffic Department has been taking various steps and initiatives to ensure speeding and related accidents do not occur. Mobile radars placed at...

Qatar publishes National List of Terrorist Classification 24 Mar 2018 - 10:28 am

DOHA: Qatar National Counter-Terrorism Committee, established in 2007, yesterday announced it has published the National List of Terrorist Classification which includes the classification...

Massive turnout at QIFF impresses Qatari brands 24 Mar 2018 - 09:35 am

DOHA: As the ninth Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) nears its conclusion, Qatari brands taking part in the country’s biggest food festival expressed...

Qatar vows to support global efforts to eradicate Tuberculosis 24 Mar 2018 - 09:29 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health has underlined that marking the World Tuberculosis Day, which falls today, is an occasion to reaffirm the...

UN Chief praises Qatar’s donation to UNRWA 24 Mar 2018 - 09:28 am

New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his thanks and appreciations to the Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani...

Thousands gather for region’s largest healthcare quality forum 24 Mar 2018 - 09:09 am

DOHA: The largest conference dedicated to healthcare quality improvement and patient safety in the Arab world officially opened yesterday, with over 2,500 delegates...

Qatar affirms Asia-Pacific Group’s commitment to fight racial discrimination 24 Mar 2018 - 09:09 am

New York: The State of Qatar, which chairs the United Nations (UN) Asia-Pacific Group for the month of March, stressed the group’s efforts...

Second Aspire Lake Festival draws huge crowd 24 Mar 2018 - 08:47 am

DOHA: Thousands of people gathered in Aspire Park this weekend to see fireworks and theatrical performances displayed by more than 40 talented artists...

Emir greets Pakistan President 24 Mar 2018 - 08:47 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday a cable of congratulations to President of the Islamic Republic of...

Qatar condemns terror incident at Paris shop 24 Mar 2018 - 08:42 am

Doha: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned and denounced the hostage-taking at a shop in southern France and its unfortunate consequences that...