Qatar

Ministry of Economy recalls Ford Taurus and Lincoln vehicles 10 Oct 2016 - 11:36 am

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in cooperation with Al Mana Motors Company, the dealer of Ford cars in Qatar, has announced...

Team to develop food control specifications 10 Oct 2016 - 08:44 am

DOHA: The Joint Human Food Control Committee at the Ministry of Public Health has set up a work team to develop health control...

First Turkish school to open next week 10 Oct 2016 - 08:33 am

DOHA: The first Turkish school in Doha is set to open its doors to students next week, Turkish Ambassador Ahmet Demirok said yesterday....

Vaccine against MERS likely by end of 2017 10 Oct 2016 - 03:02 am

DOHA: An effective vaccine to protect against the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus (MERS-CoV) would possibly be introduced by end of next...

New residency law to take effect in Dec 10 Oct 2016 - 02:59 am

DOHA: A two-month awareness campaign to familiarise companies and workers with the new law (No. 21 of 2015) regulating the entry, exit and...

UCI Road World Championship under way 10 Oct 2016 - 02:53 am

Cannondale-Drapac Team’s cyclists compete in the men’s team time trial event as part of the 2016 UCI Road World Championships in Doha, yesterday.

Ashghal unveils e-Services portal for customers 10 Oct 2016 - 02:52 am

DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has launched an e-Services portal that includes 23 services customers can easily avail. The services provided by...

Lusail Bridge temporarily opened 10 Oct 2016 - 02:51 am

The Lusail Bridge connecting Lagoon Roundabout with Lusail and Onaiza Roundabout has been temporarily opened for traffic until October 17 due to the...

Deputy PM in Bangkok 10 Oct 2016 - 02:50 am

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud yesterday attended a dinner...

Device to protect autistic kids 10 Oct 2016 - 02:44 am

DOHA: A new law is in the making to protect the rights of people with disabilities and improve their conditions. This was announced...

Lulu-Unilever Promotion winners named 10 Oct 2016 - 02:41 am

The Mega Draw of Lulu-Unilever Promotion was held at Lulu Hypermarket, D-Ring Road branch, under the supervision of Faisal Al Shumarry, Inspector from...

RAF sends more than 3,200 tonnes of flour to Syria 10 Oct 2016 - 02:39 am

DOHA: Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF) has dispatched the second caravan of 108 trucks carrying 3,200 tonnes of flour...

HMC to host Arab Paediatric Pulmonology Congress 10 Oct 2016 - 02:38 am

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation is set to host the 4th Arab Paediatric Pulmonology Association (APPA) Congress in Doha from 17 to 19 November....

Ministry of Education recruits 190 teachers 10 Oct 2016 - 02:37 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has recruited 190 new teachers for Independent schools for the new academic year, including 55...

New Qatari envoy in Vietnam 10 Oct 2016 - 02:36 am

President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Tran Dai Quang, has received the credentials of Mohammed Ismail Al Emadi, as Qatar’s Extraordinary and...

QNL announces new Executive Director 10 Oct 2016 - 02:35 am

Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) has announced the appointment of Dr Sohair Wastawy (pictured) to the position of Executive Director. Dr Wastawy brings...

Vodafone launches ‘Smart platinum 7’ smartphone 10 Oct 2016 - 02:34 am

DOHA: Vodafone yesterday announced the launch of the Smart platinum 7, its new flagship smartphone, to mark a decade of creating mobile devices....

Special training course for healthcare professionals 10 Oct 2016 - 02:32 am

DOHA: A special training course for healthcare professionals on how to handle any outbreak of infectious disease in the country began yesterday. ‘Infectious...