Qatar

Star gazers to get closer view of Mercury on Thursday 21 Mar 2017 - 09:20 am

Sky gazers in Qatar would be able to get a glimpse of the planet Mercury at its closest approach to the Sun- Perihelion...

Culture Minister is CSR Person of the Year 2016 21 Mar 2017 - 09:16 am

Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdulla bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar University (QU) yesterday...

Deal to spread environmental awareness 21 Mar 2017 - 09:14 am

The Ministry of Municipality and Environment yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation with an aim to...

20 designers to join wedding exhibition at DECC 21 Mar 2017 - 09:11 am

Some 20 fashion designers will display wedding dresses and jewellery at the 10th edition of International Wedding Exhibition & Fashion Show Doha (IWED)...

MEC recalls Honda City and Jazz 21 Mar 2017 - 09:09 am

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in collaboration with Doha Marketing Services Company (DOMASCO), dealer of Honda vehicles in Qatar, has announced the...

Qatar University to launch encyclopaedia on the West 21 Mar 2017 - 08:41 am

Qatar University's College of Sharia and Islamic Studies announced yesterday its plans to launch the Islamic world's biggest scientific encyclopaedia, entitled Occidentalism. More...

Qatar International Food festival expects 240,000 visitors 21 Mar 2017 - 08:25 am

The eighth Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) is expected to attract 240,000 visitors, which will be its biggest yet, due to its perfect...

Metrash 2 adds automatic renewal of Qatar residence permits 20 Mar 2017 - 07:27 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Interior added two new e-services to its mobile app Metrash 2 and the website of the Ministry. Now the...

Weather bureau warns sudden strong wind and thundery rain tonight 20 Mar 2017 - 06:44 pm

Doha: Weather inshore tonight until 6.00 a.m. on Tuesday will be dusty at first, becoming slight dust and partly cloudy to cloudy with...

Doha Festival City to open on April 5 20 Mar 2017 - 04:52 pm

Doha: Doha Festival City will open on April 5. The QR6 billion investment will be the latest addition to the retail and entertainment...

Emir receives Abu Bakr Al-Siddique Medal 20 Mar 2017 - 03:26 pm

Doha: The Emir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani was awarded the Abu Bakr Al-Siddique Medal, by the Arab Red Crescent and Red...

New parks and playground in Al Wukair and Al Mashaf 20 Mar 2017 - 03:13 pm

Doha: The Public Parks Department in the Ministry of Municipality and Environment are going to develop new parks in Al Wukeir and Al...

Mobile radars on these Qatar roads today (Monday, March 20) 20 Mar 2017 - 08:26 am

Doha: Drive carefully and under speed limits, it is better for your health and finance. There will be mobile cameras to monitor your...

Entries invited for renewable energy contest 20 Mar 2017 - 01:01 am

Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has started receiving entries for its ‘Best Renewable Energy Initiative Competition’ as part of its National...

Emir & Abbas discuss developments in Palestine 20 Mar 2017 - 12:54 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed with President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, means of enhancing the...

Oud festival features world's top musicians 20 Mar 2017 - 12:53 am

Some of the finest Oud musicians in the world captivated the audience with a spellbinding performance at the opening of the inaugural ‘The...

HBKU Press & HMC workshop for researchers 20 Mar 2017 - 12:33 am

Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) and Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) hosted a joint workshop for researchers looking to publish their research...

Sheikha Hind awards scholarships to UCL students 20 Mar 2017 - 12:32 am

H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice-Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation, yesterday awarded scholarships to three students who attend UCL...