Qatar

Hamad Port to receive its largest container vessel today 13 Jan 2018 - 01:53 pm

MV Hyundai Drive will be the largest container vessel to make its maiden call in Qatar since the opening of Hamad Port. The...

Qatar shivers as temperatures fall 13 Jan 2018 - 09:57 am

Doha: The country woke up to feel the chill as the temperatures all over drop to below 15 degrees with the lowest recorded...

Mobile radar to monitor six Qatar roads (Saturday, January 13) 13 Jan 2018 - 08:33 am

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

Age limit for pediatric care to be increased soon 13 Jan 2018 - 04:00 am

DOHA: The age limit for pediatric care in Qatar will be increased soon and trauma care will be included in pediatric emergency services,...

Minister marks start of Doha marathon 13 Jan 2018 - 12:59 am

Minister of Youth and Sports H E Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser Al Ali marks the start of the Ooredoo Doha Marathon at...

Qatar leads region with over $26m donations to UNHCR 13 Jan 2018 - 12:59 am

DOHA: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN agency for refugees has received contributions worth over $26m from Qatar, over the...

Emir congratulates Governor General of Barbados 13 Jan 2018 - 12:48 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday a cable of congratulations to H E Sandra Mason, on the...

‘Tamim is glory’ 13 Jan 2018 - 12:48 am

The iconic ‘Tamim Al Majd’ image printed on fabrics displayed for sale at a shop in Souq Waqif. Pic: Qassim Rahmatullah / The...

Qatar Tourism Authority plans 130 events this year 13 Jan 2018 - 12:48 am

DOHA: Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) targets to organise 130 business events this year, a senior QTA official has said. “Last year we had...

Music feast delights visitors at Katara 13 Jan 2018 - 12:48 am

DOHA: The Cultural Village Foundation- Katara kicked off ‘Melodies at Katara’s Premises’ musical event on Thursday. The event presents musical talents from all...

Emir, Tunisian President review means to boost ties 13 Jan 2018 - 12:38 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a telephone conversation yesterday evening with H E President Beji Caid Essebsi...

Top Bollywood designers, singer to spice up Shop Qatar 2018 13 Jan 2018 - 12:18 am

DOHA: Shop Qatar 2018 kicks off Bollywood Week tomorrow with an exciting lineup of events and activities celebrating the vibrant arts and culture...

Sudanese official praises Qatar’s support 13 Jan 2018 - 12:18 am

Khartoum: Executive Director of Al-Neelain University Chair for Combating Corruption Dr Mohammed Al Alem, who is the Dean of Law School at Al-Neelain...

Sudan’s President meets Public Prosecutor 13 Jan 2018 - 12:18 am

Khartoum: The President of the Republic of the Sudan Omar Hassan Al Bashir met on Thursday night with H E Public Prosecutor Dr....

Qatar best market for women apparel, says Moroccan designer Meriam Belkhayat 13 Jan 2018 - 12:17 am

DOHA: Qatar stands as one of the top markets for ladies’ apparel in the Middle East, according to renowned Moroccan designer Meriam Belkhayat....

Qatar complains to UN Security Council after UAE violates airspace 12 Jan 2018 - 07:11 pm

New York: The State of Qatar has sent two messages to the United Nations Secretary-General and to the President of the Security Council...

Over 2,400 runners to participate in sixth Ooredoo Marathon today 12 Jan 2018 - 01:00 am

DOHA: Over 2,400 runners are set to take part in the sixth Ooredoo Doha Marathon that will be held at the Museum of...

Thousand brains discuss heart in Doha 12 Jan 2018 - 01:00 am

DOHA: Over 1,000 cardiology experts across the globe gathered at the 14th Gulf Heart Association Conference and the 11th Gulf Vascular Society Symposium...