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Online auction of fancy car plates from today 20 Sep 2016 - 01:56 am

DOHA: The General Directorate of Traffic at the Ministry of Interior announced yesterday the fourth public online auction of some fancy car plates....

Dr. Al Kawari awarded honorary doctorate by University of Rome 20 Sep 2016 - 01:54 am

H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari, Cultural Adviser to the Emiri Diwan and Qatar’s candidate for the post of Unesco Director-General,...

Emir meets Tunisian President 20 Sep 2016 - 01:53 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with President of the Republic of Tunisia, Beji Caid Essebsi, at the headquarters of...

Msheireb Doha to host ‘financial city’ 20 Sep 2016 - 01:50 am

Yousuf Mohamed Al Jaida (centre), Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), and Abdulla Hassan Al Mehshadi (ninth left), Chief Executive...

Indian Embassy revises Consular Section timings 19 Sep 2016 - 11:21 am

A screenshot of Indian Embassy website Doha: Indian Embassy in Qatar has issued a circular announcing change in timings of the consular section....

Health Minister meets Canadian foreign minister 19 Sep 2016 - 01:52 am

The Minister of Public Health, HE Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, with Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Stephane Dion, in Montreal, Quebec....

Q-Post issues back-to-school stamps 19 Sep 2016 - 01:51 am

Qatar Post has issued new stamps on the occasion of the beginning of the new academic year. The stamps are based on selected,...

Over 367,000 get RAF sacrificial meat in 42 countries 19 Sep 2016 - 01:51 am

Beneficiaries receiving sacrificial meat at a RAF distribution centre in Kashmir. DOHA: Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF) has provided...

Qatar gains popularity in French travel market 19 Sep 2016 - 01:49 am

FROM LEFT: Jonathan Harding from Qatar Airways; Sheikh Meshaal bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar’s Ambassador to France; Rashed Al Qurese, Chief Marketing and...

Mercedes-Benz SLK Class 2015 model recalled 19 Sep 2016 - 01:49 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in collaboration with Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, dealer of Mercedes Benz vehicles in Qatar, has announced...

HMC expands maternity care to more hospitals 19 Sep 2016 - 01:47 am

By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)’s maternity services in Al Wakra, Dukhan and Al Khor hospitals have reduced the burden on...

Kahramaa: LED bulbs can save power by up to 80% 19 Sep 2016 - 01:46 am

DOHA: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has urged customers to replace Tungsten lamps with LED bulbs, saying it can save electricity...

HEC Paris in Qatar to hold Master Class 19 Sep 2016 - 01:46 am

Doha: HEC Paris in Qatar will hold a Master Class for individuals considering joining its highly acclaimed Specialised Master in Strategic Business Unit...

Emir meets President of Panama 19 Sep 2016 - 01:43 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with President of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, at the premises of Qatar’s Permanent Mission...

New academic year starts on a high note 19 Sep 2016 - 01:41 am

Students waiting for books during the reopening day at Al Ahnaf bin Qais Independent Preparatory School yesterday. By Amna Pervaiz Rao & Lojayn...

Pakistan Embassy steps up efforts to repatriate illegal residents 19 Sep 2016 - 01:29 am

By Irfan Bukhari DOHA: The Pakistan Embassy in collaboration with community leaders has stepped up efforts to reap maximum results from the ongoing...

HIA welcomes 17.6 million passengers in first half 19 Sep 2016 - 01:27 am

DOHA: Hamad International Airport (HIA) has set a new record, welcoming 17.6 million passengers during the first half of this year. The airport...

Deputy PM calls for NAM’s strong stance on Syria 19 Sep 2016 - 01:26 am

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud and Qatar’s delegation at the NAM...