Qatar

QNRF launches re-engineered version of NPRP 23 Nov 2017 - 02:04 am

Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), part of Qatar Foundation Research and Development (QF R&D), has launched a re-engineered version of its flagship funding...

Sidra Paediatric Day Surgery Clinic marks first anniversary 23 Nov 2017 - 02:04 am

Sidra Medicine (Sidra), of the Qatar Foundation and Qatar’s new hospital for children, young people, and women, has marked the first anniversary of...

Ooredoo sponsors ‘Ride of Champions’ 23 Nov 2017 - 01:55 am

Ooredoo announced yesterday that it is the Official Telecommunication Sponsor for Ride of Champions event, which will take place at Qatar Foundation. The...

CRA plans ‘gate-to-gate’ connectivity on aircraft 23 Nov 2017 - 01:55 am

In light of the growth of ‘gate-to-gate’ connectivity worldwide, The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) launched a public consultation with revisions to the Class...

Ooredoo launches new Flexi 20 Card 23 Nov 2017 - 01:55 am

Ooredoo announced yesterday the launch of the brand-new Hala Flexi 20 Card, the latest addition to the company’s popular Flexi Card denominations. With...

SalamAir’s inaugural flight arrives in Doha 23 Nov 2017 - 01:55 am

SalamAir, Oman’s first budget carriers, is on expansion spree. The newly-launched airline is set to receive at least three more aircraft to its...

Qatar calls for addressing root cause of human trafficking 23 Nov 2017 - 01:14 am

New York: The State of Qatar has stressed that the increasing number of victims of the phenomenon of trafficking in persons, especially women...

Inspiring interactions on key issues at Ajyal fest 23 Nov 2017 - 01:14 am

The 5th edition of the Ajyal Youth Film Festival will feature four thought-provoking discussions covering a broad range of social impact topics, led...

Get ready for fun at Doha Festival City 23 Nov 2017 - 12:31 am

The fun never stops at Doha Festival City, the largest entertainment, fashion and dining destination in Qatar. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from...

Qatar National Library lends more than 18,000 books during the first weeks of its opening 22 Nov 2017 - 07:37 pm

Doha: Thousands of visitors flocked to Qatar National Library (QNL), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), during the first few weeks of its...

Ashghal to close Al Hamd Street to complete road and utility works 22 Nov 2017 - 05:47 pm

Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced the full closure of Al Hamd Street from Al Wajbah Roundabout to Ermaila Street, to complete...

Qatar receives first mega ship of current cruise season 22 Nov 2017 - 05:14 pm

Doha: Mein Schiff 5 docked at Doha Port this morning, marking the arrival of the first mega cruise ship of the 2017/ 2018...

Driver fined over a quarter of a million riyals after car tire burst cause deadly accident 22 Nov 2017 - 03:59 pm

Doha: The Court of First Instance punished a driver who failed to change his tyres of his car, which burst on Shamal Highway,...

Unsettled weather with chances of rain in Doha on Thursday: MET 22 Nov 2017 - 03:10 pm

Doha: Qatar received scattered light rain in some areas last two days. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies are expected to continue today with...

1,100 register for Ride Of Champions event; first-timer, family events still open 22 Nov 2017 - 01:39 pm

Doha: Ride of Champions 2017 organizers, Qatar Cyclists, and presenting partner Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) announced today that the main family-friendly cycling event...

Qatar company signs landmark agreement with international union for workers’ rights 22 Nov 2017 - 12:35 pm

Doha: The Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI), a global union federation signed an agreement with QDVC, a Qatari company, and VINCI, a...

Qatar, Japan exchange visa waiver for passports' holders 22 Nov 2017 - 10:49 am

Tokyo: Qatar and Japan announced Wednesday the beginning of mutual visa exemption's procedures for holders of diplomatic and special passports from the two...