Qatar

Foreign Minister in Singapore 05 Oct 2016 - 12:53 am

Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani yesterday met Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan during a visit to the...

Envoy: QFF donation to help develop future leaders of Japan’s town 05 Oct 2016 - 12:52 am

Tokyo: Children are the future of the world and Qatar is proud to support such an ambitious and innovative project in Onagawa Town...

Delah Roundabout in Al Khor closed for works 05 Oct 2016 - 12:51 am

Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced full closure of the previously known Delah Roundabout in Al Khor City to convert it...

First branch of Spazio Interni opens in Doha 05 Oct 2016 - 12:48 am

Doha: The first branch of Spazio Interni for decoration and furnishings opened last Saturday on Salwa Road in the presence of Italian Ambassador...

Qatar National Museum inspired by desert rose takes shape 04 Oct 2016 - 04:57 pm

Doha: An aerial view of old and new buildings of Qatar National Museum. The new under-construction museum features an innovative design by Pritzker...

Qatar urges effective cooperation and global partnership to create environment favorable for development 04 Oct 2016 - 03:25 pm

New York: The State of Qatar underlined that it seeks constantly to achieve sustainable development with all its economic, social and environmental dimensions....

Two female students drown in Qatar University pool 04 Oct 2016 - 02:37 pm

Doha: In a very tragic accident two female students of Qatar University drowned in the swimming pool inside the University accommodation on Monday...

Siemens and Qatar Foundation team up to develop national talent 04 Oct 2016 - 11:22 am

Seeking to inspire and develop promising Qatari talent, the second edition of a training and knowledge transfer programme has commenced at Siemens in...

QA starts weekend Doha-Dubai getaway flights 04 Oct 2016 - 11:13 am

DOHA: Qatar Airways (QA) yesterday announced the addition of special weekend getaway flights to make quick trips easier for people of Doha and...

British Safety Council invites applications for International Safety Awards 2017 04 Oct 2016 - 11:11 am

DOHA: British Safety Council yesterday opened applications for the International Safety Awards 2017 which will be celebrated at the 60th Anniversary and ISA...

QGBC launches Qatar Sustainability Awards 04 Oct 2016 - 10:54 am

Doha: Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) has launched Qatar Sustainability Awards to commend commitment and contributions of organisations to advancing sustainable development and...

845 register for winter camping 04 Oct 2016 - 10:44 am

DOHA: More than 845 people have registered for winter camping through the Ministry of Municipality and Environment website and other registration centers. The...

Legal Corner: New rules for Residence Permit transfers 04 Oct 2016 - 10:13 am

No doubt that the labour market is anxiously waiting for the new law of entry, exit and residency to be enforced in December...

Fresh health guidelines for school canteens 04 Oct 2016 - 09:04 am

Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has amended some of the health specifications for school canteens and has included a list...

Rainy season starts on Oct 16 04 Oct 2016 - 09:02 am

DOHA: The rainy season in Qatar and other parts of the Arabian Peninsula, traditionally called Al Wasmi will begin on October 16 and...

Ministry warns international school over objectionable textbook 04 Oct 2016 - 08:20 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has issued warning to International School of Choueifat for teaching a textbook with objectionable contents....

Conventional ACs not easy to get in shops 04 Oct 2016 - 08:07 am

DOHA: Although the Ministry of Economy and Commerce has granted a fresh grace period to phase out the conventional air-conditioners, many retailers are...