Qatar

1,200 to perform Haj from Qatar 10 Sep 2015 - 03:19 am

Makkah: Qatar’s official Haj (pilgrimage) Mission arrived in Makkah yesterday to assume its duties in creating appropriate conditions for the pilgrims of Qatar,...

$25m QDF grant to Mauritania 10 Sep 2015 - 03:19 am

Doha: Qatar Development Fund yesterday signed an agreement with the Mauritanian government under which the Fund will provides a grant of $25m for...

Ministry recalls 2012-15 models of Jaguar XK 10 Sep 2015 - 03:18 am

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in cooperation with Al Fardan Premier Motors, recalled 2012-2015 models of Jaguar XK due to a...

Online course on leadership launched 10 Sep 2015 - 03:18 am

DOHA: HEC Paris has launched its first open innovative and online course specialization – available on Coursera – through which Professor Valérie Gauthier...

Emir greets Tajikistan President 10 Sep 2015 - 03:17 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Tajikistan...

GCC banks allowed to open branches in Qatar 10 Sep 2015 - 03:07 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment, yesterday chaired the council’s...

Draft kafala law referred for final nod 10 Sep 2015 - 03:06 am

DOHA: The much-awaited changes to Qatar’s kafala system would come into force only a year after the new sponsorship law is passed and...

Retailers hit by coin shortage 10 Sep 2015 - 02:59 am

DOHA: Many customers are irked by shopkeepers offering them poor quality toffees and chocolates in lieu of coins but retailers say they have...

Ministry of Economy recalls 2012-2015 Jaguar XK vehicles 09 Sep 2015 - 06:42 pm

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce building Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in cooperation with Al Fardan Premier Motors, recalled 2012-2015...

Fire breaks out at Foreign Ministry building 09 Sep 2015 - 05:53 pm

Civil Defense vehivles in front of the Ministry building. DOHA: A fire broke out this morning at the parking of the Ministry of...

Housemaid accused of drowning baby girl in washing machine 09 Sep 2015 - 05:02 pm

DOHA: An Asian house maid allegedly drowned a four-month-old baby girl in a washing machine. The family accused the house maid of committing...

Cabinet nod for up to QR20,000 fine for wasting water 09 Sep 2015 - 04:59 pm

DOHA: The wasteful use of electricity and drinking water will soon bear fines of up to QR10,000 and up to QR20,000, respectively. The...

Cabinet reviews Advisory Council’s recommendations on sponsorship law 09 Sep 2015 - 04:25 pm

DOHA: The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani today chaired the cabinet’s regular weekly...

Doha Document for Peace in Darfur withstood challenges: Al Mahmoud 09 Sep 2015 - 08:55 am

Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud said the Doha...

Indian warships plan goodwill visit to Qatar 09 Sep 2015 - 08:38 am

DOHA: Two warships of Indian Navy’s Western Fleet, INS Delhi and INS Trishul (pictured) will be making a goodwill visit to Qatar this...

Preparations for winter camping season begin 09 Sep 2015 - 08:37 am

Officials addressing a press conference yesterday. DOHA: This year’s winter camping season in Qatar will begin on November 1 and the Ministry of...

Philippines to host property show in Oct 09 Sep 2015 - 08:37 am

Officials announcing the detials of the property show yesterday in Doha. Baher Amin BY RAYNALD C RIVERA DOHA: In a bid to promote...

Qatari desert photo wins Repsol award 09 Sep 2015 - 08:36 am

DOHA: A photo taken in the Qatari desert won Brazilian photographer Leonardo Wen (pictured) first prize at the prestigious Repsol Photography Awards at...