Qatar

Schools reopen, traffic jam begins 07 Sep 2015 - 02:49 am

Schoolchildren back at a school after summer vacation. Salim Matramkot DOHA: Schools opened yesterday across Qatar creating heavy rush on busy routes on...

Video callers asked to be cautious 07 Sep 2015 - 02:44 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has warned residents to use video calling cautiously as it can be easily accessed by hackers for...

121 erring business outlets penalised 07 Sep 2015 - 02:43 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce penalised some 121 business outlets across the country for violations in August. These violations include lack...

Weather will be hazy with some clouds tomorrow 07 Sep 2015 - 12:00 am

In this undated file photo clouds can be seen hovering over Doha's skyline. DOHA: Weather inshore tonight until 6am on Monday will be...

Traffic diversion on Al Kassarat Street in the Industrial Area 06 Sep 2015 - 06:40 pm

DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced that a traffic diversion will be in place on part of Al Kassarat Street in the...

Crane collapse at buiding site; no injuries reported 06 Sep 2015 - 04:50 pm

Doha: A huge crane collapsed on a pick-up truck yesterday at a building site near Al Muntazah signal. No causalities or injuries were...

Motorized space-boards banned in several malls in Qatar 06 Sep 2015 - 04:41 pm

DOHA: Following complaints against the growing use of “space-boards" by people, especially youngsters, at public places, some leading malls in Qatar, including Ezdan,...

Qatar's Consulate in Houston donates USD50,000 to TEACH 06 Sep 2015 - 12:22 pm

T.H. Susan L. Ziadeh – U.S. Ambassador to Qatar – poses for a photo with H.E. Mohammed A. Mohammed Al Homaid – Qatar...

Camel racing season starts tomorrow 06 Sep 2015 - 11:57 am

DOHA: Qatar's new camel racing season 2015-16 starts Monday at the Al-Shahaniya racing track, north of the capital city of Doha. Speaking ahead...

Traffic chaos seen as schools reopen today 06 Sep 2015 - 02:00 am

DOHA: Schools across Qatar are reopening today and may cause traffic jams on busy routes. The Supreme Education Council (SEC) has issued a...

HIA ranked sixth among world’s top 10 airports 06 Sep 2015 - 01:59 am

DOHA: Hamad International Airport (HIA) has occupied the sixth place in the list of 10 best airports in the world, according to the...

Only 12,000 Qataris working in private sector: IMF 06 Sep 2015 - 01:57 am

By Satish Kanady DOHA: Qatar’s ratio of nationals to expats in private sector jobs is markedly lower than other GCC nations. Saudi Arabia’s...

Minister inaugurates QNB’s iris scan technology at ATMs 06 Sep 2015 - 01:54 am

Doha: Minister of Information and Communications Technology H E Dr Hessa Sultan Al Jaber unveiled the new Iris scan service powered by Iris...

Minister at Back To School event 06 Sep 2015 - 01:53 am

Minister of Education and Higher Education and the Secretary-General of the Supreme Education Council (SEC) H E Dr Mohammed Abdul Wahed Ali Al...

16 clear test for Fath Al Kheir voyage 06 Sep 2015 - 01:52 am

Thirty-four applicants took the theatrical test for Fath Al Kheir journey 2 to India. DOHA: As part of preparations to launch the Fath...

SCH advises precautions ahead of Haj 06 Sep 2015 - 01:47 am

DOHA: The Supreme Council of Health (SCH) yesterday advised pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for Haj to take precautions and recommended vaccinations prior...