Qatar

BPS raises fees for international curriculum students 03 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Doha: The Birla Public School (BPS) has announced an increase in its fee structure for classes KG1 to 10 following international curriculum. The...

Lexus CT200h and Toyota Zelas TC models recalled 03 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in collaboration with Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros Co W.L.L, dealer of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in...

Eid Charity to build 335 mosques across world 03 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Sheikh Eid Charitable Foundation (Eid Charity) has announced that it has obtained contracts to build 335 mosques in several countries around the...

Pisa welcomes first Qatar Airways flight from Doha 03 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Passengers disembarking the Airbus A330 aircraft and (left) officials at the airport. DOHA: The Italian city of Pisa welcomed the first Qatar Airways...

Europe retains charm for many Qatari tourists for summer break 03 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

By Sidi Mohamed DOHA: Europe is the most preferred destination of many Qataris for summer, despite recent terrorist attacks in a number of...

New fully indoor theme park opens soon 03 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

An artist’s impression of the new fully indoor theme park. Doha: ‘Kaboom’, a new concept in fully indoor theme park will be opened...

Over 1,000 new schools expected by 2020 03 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: More than 1,000 new schools are expected to be set up in Qatar by 2020 in the private and public sectors, according...

HMC stresses care for elderly 03 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Doha: As Qatar’s summer is characterised by extreme heat and humidity, a geriatric and emergency medicine expert at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has...

Emir gets call from King of Morocco 03 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday received a phone call from King Mohammed VI of Morocco. They reviewed...

What’s in a name? Send SMS to ministry to reveal it all 03 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

By Nada Fahad Al-Baker DOHA: In a unique move, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment has launched a new service through SMS to...

Qatar concerned over worsening humanitarian situation in Syria 03 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Doha: Qatar has voiced concern over the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the Syrian city of Aleppo. In a statement yesterday, the...

Resale of gold jewellery a ‘lost bargain’; Visit more than one gold shop to get the best price 03 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

(File photo: Reuters) By Sanaullah Ataullah DOHA: A recent initiative by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce to regulate the trade of gold...

RAF to hold charity bazaar from August 12 03 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Dresses and household items showcased at a charity bazaar held earlier by RAF. DOHA: Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF)...

Qatari youth provide cold water and juices to workers 02 Aug 2016 - 12:24 am

Workers receive cold water bottles at their site, distributed by RAF recently. By Sanaullah Ataullah DOHA: With temperature soaring, some Qatari youths have...

Ministry launches parent satisfaction survey 02 Aug 2016 - 12:23 am

By Nada Fahad Al Baker DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched an online survey for parents ahead of the...

Minister hold meetings with officials in Muscat 02 Aug 2016 - 12:17 am

Doha: Minister of Municipality and Environment H E Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi yesterday met the Undersecretary at Oman’s Ministry of Housing, Engineer...

Summer of entertainment begins 02 Aug 2016 - 12:15 am

Qatar Tourism Authority officials and guests at the opening of Qatar Summer Festival 2016 at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre yesterday. Pic: Salim...

New Metrash 2 service for minor mishaps 02 Aug 2016 - 12:13 am

Brig. Mohamed Saad Al Kharji (second left), Director-General, Traffic Department, speaking during a press conference in the presernce of Colonel Ibrahim Mohammed Al...