Qatar

Winter markets sell over 900 tonnes of vegetables and fruits 25 Nov 2017 - 08:16 am

The three winter markets at Al Mazroua, Al Khor & Dakhira and Al Wakra have sold more than 682 tonnes of vegetables and...

Strongmen enthrall packed crowd at Aspire Park 25 Nov 2017 - 08:03 am

The atmosphere at Aspire Park was electric as eight of the brawniest men in the country showed off their mettle in performing ultimate...

Korean version of Qatari Constitution unveiled 24 Nov 2017 - 02:51 am

Seoul: A Korean edition of the Qatari constitution was unveiled yesterday in the presence of Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry, H E...

Qatar calls for joint efforts to combat terrorism financing 24 Nov 2017 - 02:51 am

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said Qatar has been taking strong steps for years...

Rain brings mercury down 24 Nov 2017 - 02:36 am

Some parts of the country witnessed light rain accompanied with cold winds. Residents woke up to a cloudy morning yesterday and most part...

Role of Qatar Creating Vision lauded 24 Nov 2017 - 02:36 am

Minister of Public Health H E Dr Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari met yesterdaywith HRH Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, who is visiting Qatar....

‘Qatar’s Strongest Man event begins today 24 Nov 2017 - 02:36 am

Doha: The stage is all set for the highly-anticipated fifth annual ‘Qatar’s Strongest Man’ (QSM) competition, organised by Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) which...

Visitors and campers urged to take necessary precautions at Sealine area 24 Nov 2017 - 02:36 am

With the beginning of the camping season, campers and visitors to the Sealine, Khor Al Adaid (Inland Sea), and surrounding areas are urged...

Prime Minister meets Countess of Wessex 24 Nov 2017 - 02:36 am

Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani met yesterday with HRH Sophie, Countess of Wessex,...

Qatar to build mega power and water plant in Ras Rukn 24 Nov 2017 - 02:35 am

Qatar has decided to build another mega power and water plant in Ras Rukn in Al Shamal to meet the future need of...

27 entities back Ajyal Youth Film Festival 24 Nov 2017 - 02:30 am

Doha: Leading public and private sector entities have confirmed their support to the fifth Ajyal Youth Film Festival organised by the Doha Film...

Ministry of Justice participates in Arab Ministerial meeting 24 Nov 2017 - 02:02 am

Cairo: The Ministry of Justice participated in the 66th executive bureau meeting of the council of Arab justice ministers as well as the...

Emiri Air Force transferred £1m of support for anti-IS Operation 24 Nov 2017 - 02:02 am

The Qatari Emiri Air Force’s air transfer branch has achieved a major accomplishment this year by transferring more than £1m of operational support...

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (November 23-25, 2017) 23 Nov 2017 - 10:05 am

The weekend is upon us yet again and this time with a chance of rain, so residents if you are planning to go...

Mobile radars to monitor six Qatar roads (Thursday, November 23) 23 Nov 2017 - 08:25 am

Mobile radars are in place at six spots in Qatar to ensure that no traffic violations occur on the roads. It is best...

Emir congratulates President of Lebanon 23 Nov 2017 - 03:04 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Lebanon,...

QFFD plans to expand ‘Qatar Creating Vision’ initiative 23 Nov 2017 - 03:04 am

In the presence of Her Royal Highness, Sophie, The Countess of Wessex, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) yesterday announced that their eye...

Joint labour panel at firms employing 30 or more workers 23 Nov 2017 - 03:04 am

All workers at all facilities shall elect their representatives to a Joint Labour Committee through a direct election, in accordance with the procedures...