Qatar

One lane of Duhail South Street closed from today 16 Jun 2016 - 01:10 am

Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced a closure on one direction of Duhail South Street, from Jarian Al Nijema Intersection to...

Nod to draft law on subsidised commodities 16 Jun 2016 - 01:09 am

DOHA: The State Cabinet yesterday approved a draft law that regulates dealing in subsidised commodities and prevents manipulating their prices and quantities. The...

Cabinet endorses draft law on economic zones 16 Jun 2016 - 01:08 am

DOHA: The State Cabinet yesterday endorsed a draft law on economic zones and referred it to the Advisory Council. Provisions of the bill...

Beauty centre shut down 16 Jun 2016 - 01:07 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has shut down a beauty centre in Al Markhiyah for two weeks for displaying and using ...

Kahramaa begins campaigns to reduce water and power usage 16 Jun 2016 - 01:06 am

DOHA: General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has launched awareness programmes to increase energy efficiency and reduce consumption of electricity and water during ...

Nojoom members can redeem points for Iftar and Suhoor meals 16 Jun 2016 - 01:06 am

Doha: Ooredoo has announced a special promotion to bring families and friends together during Ramadan as part of its #CloserConnection campaign. Nojoom members...

QDF to provide scholarships for 10 students from Swaziland 16 Jun 2016 - 01:06 am

Doha: Qatar Development Fund (QDF) has signed a $1,969,588 grant agreement to support scholarship costs of Qatar Aeronautical College for 10 students from...

GWC’s special offer for UPS clients 16 Jun 2016 - 01:03 am

Doha: GWC, Qatar’s leading logistics provider, has announced a special offer for its UPS clients during Ramadan when they visit any UPS Express...

Qatar Met warns of a hot day with strong wind and dust 15 Jun 2016 - 08:08 am

File photo of a windy morning at Corniche in Doha on May 31, 2016. Kammutty VP/The Peninsula Doha: The weather forecast for Qatar...

Emir hosts Iftar banquet 15 Jun 2016 - 01:00 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday hosted an Iftar banquet in honour of senior officers of the Armed Forces...

QRCS fulfils wishes of 60 ailing kids 15 Jun 2016 - 12:56 am

A Qatar Red Crescent Society official presents gifts to children. Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) yesterday held a ceremony to celebrate its...

HIA honours partners and stakeholders 15 Jun 2016 - 12:55 am

Minister of Transport and Communications H E Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti with officials and guests at the event. DOHA: Hamad International Airport...

ROTA begins mobile learning services project in Pakistan 15 Jun 2016 - 12:51 am

Teachers and students from the Swat Valley attending a training session. DOHA: Reach Out To Asia (ROTA), in collaboration with Commonwealth of Learning...

RAF distributes 2,500 food baskets in Gaza 15 Jun 2016 - 12:49 am

A volunteer from Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF) distributing Iftar meals to motorists at Ramada signal yesterday. Pic: Abdul...

Ramaco wins ISO and OHSAS certificates 15 Jun 2016 - 12:49 am

Ramaco Chairman Fahad Al Jaidah and General Manager Ramzi Mazloum cutting a cake after they received ISO 14001:2004 EMS; and OHSAS 18001:2007 certificates...

TYC begins Ramadan initiative 15 Jun 2016 - 12:48 am

The Youth Company volunteers preparing Iftar boxes for distribution as part of ‘7asanat Olympics’ initiative. Doha: The Youth Company (TYC), Qatar’s social youth...

Telecom sector clocks steady growth in Qatar 15 Jun 2016 - 12:46 am

File photo of consumer awareness booth by Communications Regulatory Authority at City Center mall, March 2016. Abdul B/The Peninsula DOHA: The telecommunications market...