Qatar

October 7 deadline for UK-Gulf research project proposals 02 Oct 2016 - 08:53 am

Doha: Qatar University (QU) hosted a seminar on joint research proposals between research institutions in the UK and Gulf research institutions in Bahrain,...

Six projects win 2016 WISE Awards 02 Oct 2016 - 08:52 am

DOHA: The World Innovation Summit for Education yesterday announced six projects winning the 2016 WISE Awards. The awards recognise innovative initiatives addressing key...

Army linked to politics in democratic and non-democratic states: Expert 02 Oct 2016 - 08:46 am

DOHA: No army is away from politics as long as they deal with war, defence and security as these issues are related to...

DFI celebrates local talent at ‘Focus on Qatar’ 02 Oct 2016 - 08:38 am

Doha: Doha Film Institute is celebrating local filmmaking talent with a spotlight on the art of documentary at this year’s ‘Focus on Qatar’...

Police College receives third batch of students 02 Oct 2016 - 08:38 am

DOHA: The Police College yesterday received the third batch of students enrolled for studying in the college. The new batch was welcomed by...

Parents seethe as some nurseries demand ‘no-liability’ declaration 02 Oct 2016 - 08:30 am

DOHA: Several parents with children in nurseries (creches) say that they have been taken by surprise by a clause in the admission form...

Promoting Unesco goals would be top priority: Al Kawari 02 Oct 2016 - 08:24 am

DOHA: Qatar has a programme to take Unesco out of its crisis which is going to be a fresh start for the organisation,...

Qatar and Pakistan sign 20-year LNG deal 02 Oct 2016 - 08:17 am

Doha: Qatargas and Pakistan-based Global Energy Infrastructure Limited (GEIL) signed a 20-year Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) in a...

All handwritten passports yet to be changed 02 Oct 2016 - 08:13 am

DOHA: Several Asian embassies in Qatar have claimed that they have almost completed phasing out the handwritten passports held by their community members,...

Indian embassy issues 18 air tickets for workers in distress 01 Oct 2016 - 08:08 pm

DOHA: The Labour and Community Welfare Section at the Indian Embassy in Qatar has received a total of 3,017 complaints so far this...

Most run-over accident victims are labourers 01 Oct 2016 - 02:22 am

DOHA: Most run-over accidents involving pedestrians occur at night and in winter which see longer nights compared to other months, according to an...

Ration card holders urged to register for SMS service 01 Oct 2016 - 02:18 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has upgraded its SMS service system to track transactions made on subsidy cards and asked citizens...

Philippine School Doha marks 24th Foundation Day 01 Oct 2016 - 02:11 am

DOHA: A visual feast of colourful costumes and dynamic dance performances took the breath away of thousands of Filipinos at the Philippine School...

Some Western expats yearn for bulletproof coffee 01 Oct 2016 - 02:06 am

DOHA: As coffee days are being marked in various parts of the world nowadays, some Western expats in Qatar are looking for one...

Hazy weather forecast 01 Oct 2016 - 02:02 am

Doha witnessed dusty and windy weather yesterday. The weather bureau has forecast hazy weather at some places today with slight dust and clouds....

Deputy Emir tours Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City 30 Sep 2016 - 03:04 am

Doha: Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani toured Hamad bin Khalifa Medical City and inspected its new hospitals and...

Breast cancer awareness drive from tomorrow 30 Sep 2016 - 03:02 am

DOHA: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) will launch a month-long nationwide awareness campaign tomorrow focusing on early screening for breast cancer, one...

Opec to decide quota on November 30 30 Sep 2016 - 02:57 am

DOHA: The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) will decide the quota of each member state on November 30 after considering recommendations...