Doha Today

Pakistani ambassador calls for setting up technical institute 17 Apr 2013 - 01:28 pm

Ashraf Siddiqui presenting his book, Together for Excellence, to the ambassador. Safeeran-e-Watan, a Pakistani socio-cultural forum, arranged a welcome reception for the newly...

Stenden students showcase cultural diversity 17 Apr 2013 - 01:24 pm

In a colourful event organised as part of their cultural day by Stenden University’s Student Representative Council (SRC), the students showcased their respective...

SIS students excel at flower show 17 Apr 2013 - 01:23 pm

Shantiniketan Indian School (SIS) students who won prizes at the recently concluded Qafco Flower Show, with school officials.

TNG students do well in Quran competition 17 Apr 2013 - 01:23 pm

The Next Generation Kindergarten & Primary students took part in the annual Quran competition — ‘Wahdah Tahfeezuh Quran’. The children were tested on...

Laughter yoga: Fun way to feel good 16 Apr 2013 - 11:31 pm

By Isabel Ovalle Laughing is good and we don’t do it enough. A good laugh for 10 to 15 minutes a day increases...

Chain reaction: Cycling enthusiasts come together 15 Apr 2013 - 11:39 pm

By Isabel Ovalle Qatar Chain Reaction (QCR) has about 300 members from different countries, including Canada, Germany, Philippines, Egypt, and many more. The...

Bring a dish, Bring a dish, Bring a dish: POTLUCK anniversary 14 Apr 2013 - 03:58 am

By Isabel Ovalle The International Ladies Potluck Group is celebrating its ninth anniversary this week with an event focused on Sri Lanka. The...

Can we manage a DISASTER? 11 Apr 2013 - 02:57 am

Qatar aims to increase its capacity to offer relief and address difficult situations. To this end, over 150 people, including 25 women, have...

Old is Gold: Rare Sale 10 Apr 2013 - 03:10 am

By Isabel Ovalle There’s a shop on Al Mirqab Al Jadeed Street that sells numerous unusual and interesting items. Anything from an old...

Making Friends 09 Apr 2013 - 04:34 am

By Isabel Ovalle Doha is a boiling pot. People from all parts of the world live and work here. Many move here to...

A DAY FOR HEALTH: Change your lifestyle 08 Apr 2013 - 04:02 am

By Isabel Ovalle The World Health Organization (WHO) commemorated World Health Day yesterday. This year’s celebration was dedicated to hypertension, a condition which...

A DAY FOR HEALTH: Change your lifestyle 07 Apr 2013 - 11:13 pm

By Isabel Ovalle The World Health Organization (WHO) commemorated World Health Day yesterday. This year’s celebration was dedicated to hypertension, a condition which...

Forever Young, Stop the clock: Taking care of your skin 07 Apr 2013 - 01:04 am

By Isabel Ovalle The moment we are born, we start ageing. It’s obvious, but as time goes by, it becomes more difficult to...

Ecosystem Engineers: MANGROVEs in Qatar 04 Apr 2013 - 05:05 am

By Isabel Ovalle Mangrove forests are a unique and rich ecosystem found along intertidal coastlines of tropical and subtropical latitudes. In Qatar, there...

Learning goes hi-tech: Tapping into technology to enhance learning 03 Apr 2013 - 04:34 am

Tutors at SFS-Q are adding a new dimension to their services by tapping into the multitude of possibilities now available through technology. Imagine...

2013 APRIL What to look out for 01 Apr 2013 - 10:50 pm

Essence of Africa and much more By Isabel Ovalle Spring has arrived, and with it a rich and varied programme for culture lovers....

Ritmos brasileiros: Brazilian music shakes up Doha 01 Apr 2013 - 02:04 am

By Isabel Ovalle Samba, bossa nova, forró and lambada are only a few genres of Brazilian music which the only genuine Brazilian band...

Breaking Barriers: Challenging tragedies to become winners 31 Mar 2013 - 03:19 am

From left: Marc Brew, Joel Simon and Carole McFadden By Isabel Ovalle Marc, Joel and Rachel are three creative people. Their areas of...