Qatar

Pedestrian bridge without working AC and lifts. 01 Aug 2016 - 12:21 am

Qatar’s first air-conditioned pedestrian bridge at Street No 1 in Industrial Area. The two lifts, air conditioning and surveillance cameras on the bridge...

Works in final stage of RAF’s Orphans City in Turkey 31 Jul 2016 - 03:52 am

A view of the entrance of RAF’s orphan city in Turkey. DOHA: Works are in final stage of the huge project being developed...

Ministry of Public Health organises blood drive 31 Jul 2016 - 03:51 am

A Ministry employee taking part in the campaign. Doha: The Ministry of Public Health organised a blood donation campaign for its staff in...

Six of Ikea’s chocolate products recalled for containing nuts and almonds 31 Jul 2016 - 03:50 am

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in collaboration with Hamad and Mohamed Al Futtaim Company –Ikea, has announced the recall of six...

Al Ghessen Interchange on Al Shamal Road to be closed from tomorrow 31 Jul 2016 - 03:49 am

Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced that it will implement a closure on Al Ghessen Interchange (N48) on Al Shamal Road,...

IPRA launches special award to recognise individuals’ role in humanitarian benefit 31 Jul 2016 - 03:48 am

Jassim Fakhroo and Philip Shippard Doha: International Public Relations Association (IPRA) has announced the institution of a special award for an individual to...

Festival showcases Pakistani rice, mangoes & meat 31 Jul 2016 - 03:46 am

A mango stall at the “Pakistan `Agro Food Festival” held at Ezdan Mall in Gharaffa to promote Pakistani agricultural products. (Pic by: Abdul...

Batangas win Ooredoo Ambassador’s Cup 2016 31 Jul 2016 - 03:45 am

The Batangas Inihaw Republic Champion with their trophy. DOHA: A follow up shot by Joker Camson of Batangas Inihaw Republic after grabbing the...

Ooredoo backs Qatar Olympic Committee at Rio 2016 and beyond 31 Jul 2016 - 03:45 am

Doha: Ooredoo began its official countdown to the 2016 Rio Olympics on its social media pages, calling for people across Qatar to support...

QRCS allocates $30,000 to relieve Nepal flood victims 31 Jul 2016 - 03:44 am

Doha: In immediate response to the humanitarian tragedy in Nepal, particularly the southern parts hit by floods and landslides, Qatar Red Crescent Society...

Qatar stepping up fight against viral hepatitis 31 Jul 2016 - 03:44 am

Doha: As World Hepatitis Day is marked around the globe, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is preparing to step up the fight against the...

Indian Embassy holds Open House for nationals 31 Jul 2016 - 03:43 am

The Peninsula Doha: The Indian Embassy held the monthly Open House to address urgent consular and labour issues/cases of Indians in Qatar on...

Ministry to increase green areas 31 Jul 2016 - 03:38 am

By Nada Fahad Al Baker DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality and Environment has earmarked a big chunk of its budget to increase green...

Turkey President meets FM 31 Jul 2016 - 03:37 am

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday met Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The Minister conveyed greetings and wishes...

New medical centre opens for workers 31 Jul 2016 - 03:35 am

Minister of Public Health H E Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari with Fahad bin Mohammed Al Naimi (fourth left), Executive Director and Acting...

Patient records go digital at all health centres 31 Jul 2016 - 03:35 am

DOHA: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced that it has successfully implemented Clinical Information System (CIS) in all health centre. Mesaimeer Health...

80 percent calls non-emergency: Traffic official 31 Jul 2016 - 03:34 am

DOHA: The Emergency Services Section receives daily about 5,000 to 6,000 calls, 80 percent of which are non-emergency ones, said Col. Saeed Hassan...

92 erring food outlets shut in first 6 months 31 Jul 2016 - 03:33 am

One of the slaughterhouses visited by officials. By Sidi Mohamed DOHA: The Health Monitoring Section at Doha Municipality shut down 92 food outlets,...