Qatar

Ministry of Awqaf holds programme to encourage children for fasting 11 Jun 2016 - 01:30 am

Students performing at minor fasting festival organised by Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs in Freej Kulaib. DOHA: The Ministry of Awqaf and...

Al Jazeera wins ‘Best Website Award’ 11 Jun 2016 - 01:29 am

Award winners of Al Jazeera English. Doha: Al Jazeera English has won the ‘Best Website’ award at the annual Online Media Awards ceremony...

Shoppers laud healthy lifestyle campaign 11 Jun 2016 - 01:26 am

Nutritional information displayed by ‘Your Healthy Choice’. By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: A new initiative launched recently across the country to promote healthy lifestyle...

Garangao business 11 Jun 2016 - 01:23 am

Shops selling Garangao treats including nuts, dried fruits, chocolates and candies during the month of Ramadan in Souq Waqif yesterday. Pic: Kammutty V...

QDF signs deal with UN body to help Palestinians 11 Jun 2016 - 01:21 am

Faisal bin Abdullah Al Henzab, Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the UN office and international organizations in Geneva, with UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi after...

Ministry to launch ‘Health at worksites’ programme 11 Jun 2016 - 01:20 am

DOHA: In a new initiative Ministry of Public Health signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar Financial Center (QFC) to implement a...

Non-emergency cases on rise at Al Sadd PEC 11 Jun 2016 - 01:19 am

By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: The main Paediatric Emergency Centre (PEC) in Al Sadd receives only around 30 percent of emergency cases and among...

Tips for pregnant women who fast during Ramadan 11 Jun 2016 - 01:18 am

DOHA: Nutrition during pregnancy plays an important role in the health of both mother and baby. It is therefore extremely important for pregnant...

Strong winds forecast 11 Jun 2016 - 12:59 am

Doha: Qatar Meteorology Department forecasts strong winds at places during daytime and poor visibility inshore due to dust weather today. Offshore will also...

Services under one roof at new surgery centre 10 Jun 2016 - 12:44 am

Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani is briefed on the centre’s services in the...

Emir holds talks with Kuwait Emir 10 Jun 2016 - 12:42 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with Emir of Kuwait H H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah...

Joint crackdown on food outlets 10 Jun 2016 - 12:42 am

DOHA: Al Wakrah Municipality has set up a special work team to launch a joint inspection campaign during Ramadan at all food outlets...

Emir greets King of Jordan 10 Jun 2016 - 12:36 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent a cable of congratulations to King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein...

Old Ramadan cannon at Katara attracts children and families 10 Jun 2016 - 12:31 am

A young visitor sitting on the cannon at Katara. DOHA: The Cultural Village Foundation-Katara has for the first time launched ‘Medfa’ Al Iftar’...

Award-winning Ramadan tent back at Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas 10 Jun 2016 - 12:29 am

Officials with the Best Temporary Event venue Award for the Ramadan tent 2015. Doha: Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas and its event...

Ramadan tips for heart and dialysis patients 10 Jun 2016 - 12:28 am

DOHA: Patients with heart problems should pay attention to the amount of salt they consume during Ramadan, says an expert. “High salt consumption...

Vodafone Passport Pack now includes 76 countries 10 Jun 2016 - 12:28 am

Doha: Vodafone has announced that Vodafone Passport Pack has expanded from 45 to 76 countries enabling customers to roam for as low as...

Ramadan Health website launched 10 Jun 2016 - 12:27 am

Doha: The Healthcare Communications Committee has launched Qatar’s first website dedicated to helping the public staying healthy during Ramadan. Ali Al Khater, Chief...