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Qatar condemns Misurata mayor’s assassination 20 Dec 2017 - 09:10 am

Qatar has strongly condemned the assassination of the Mayor of Misurata, Mohamad Eshtewi, after being kidnapped by an armed group. The Ministry of...

Renowned auteurs to give Master Classes at Qumra 2018 20 Dec 2017 - 08:59 am

In the 4th edition of Qumra in 2018, Andrey Zvyagintsev, Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Gianfranco Rosi will deliver Master Classes to upcoming filmmakers from...

QND celebrations continue at embassies abroad 20 Dec 2017 - 08:17 am

Qatar’s diplomatic, consular and representative missions abroad continued to celebrate National Day, which falls on 18 December each year to commemorate the founder...

Qatar Airways' first non-stop flight lands in St Petersburg 19 Dec 2017 - 08:03 pm

Doha: Qatar Airways' first non-stop flight from Doha to St. Petersburg landed Tuesday at Pulkovo Airport, marking the airline's second gateway in Russia. ...

Qatar to witness shortest day of the year on Thursday 19 Dec 2017 - 03:39 pm

Doha: Qatar and the rest of the northern hemisphere will be experiencing the shortest day of the year on Thursday in a phenomenon...

Tribes pledge loyalty to Emir 19 Dec 2017 - 12:30 pm

All the tribes of Qatar were in harmony under the banner of one tribe which is Qatar, the beloved homeland by performing Ardat...

Visitors to Katara bask in patriotic fervour 19 Dec 2017 - 10:10 am

Thousands of citizens and residents basked in the glow of patriotic fervour and collective solidarity as they took part in the National Day...

Emir leads as nation stands united 19 Dec 2017 - 09:35 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Father Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani attended the 10th...

Emir and Father Emir take part in Arda 19 Dec 2017 - 09:34 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Father Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, participated in Qatar’s...

MME seizes 47 Habara birds for illegal entry to country 19 Dec 2017 - 09:29 am

The Ministry of Municipality and Environment has seized 47 Habara birds for illegal entry into the country in violation of the Convention on...

Armed Forces to remain shield of the nation, affirms Defence Minister 19 Dec 2017 - 09:26 am

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah said that the anniversary of...

FM meets Algerian counterpart 19 Dec 2017 - 09:23 am

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met yesterday with Algerian Foreign Minister Abdelkader Messahel during...

Filipino community ‘Runs for Qatar’ 19 Dec 2017 - 09:16 am

More than 3,000 fitness enthusiasts took part in a fun run which kicked off the Associated Activities of the Qatar National Day (QND)...

Darb Al Saai reflects Qatar’s pride, growth 19 Dec 2017 - 09:08 am

Darb Al Saai, one of the major attractions of Qatar National Day 2017 celebrations, has given many the opportunity to celebrate as well...

Families visiting Darb Al Saai yesterday. Pics: Kammutty V P / The Peninsula

Activities will continue today and tomorrow 19 Dec 2017 - 09:08 am

As the National Day festivities were suspended for yesterday evening at Darb Al Saai to allow people to attend the Qatar National Day...

Asian communities celebrate QND in style 19 Dec 2017 - 09:00 am

As part of the ongoing National Day celebrations, Al Wakrah Sports Club yesterday hosted several activities performed by some Asian communities and private...

Chinese Envoy hails Qatar’s achievements 19 Dec 2017 - 08:59 am

People’s Republic of China’s Ambassador to Qatar Li Chen has expressed his great appreciation for the distinguished role played by Qatar in international...

Minister honours sponsors 19 Dec 2017 - 08:44 am

Minister of Culture and Sports H E Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali honoured the sponsors and supporters of the national day activities during...