Qatar

Fresh dates to hit market after Ramadan 04 Jun 2016 - 05:04 am

Dates start to ripen as the mercury rises in the region with summer months fast approaching. File picture DOHA: Not many varieties of...

Launch of new National Health Strategy on June 19 04 Jun 2016 - 04:59 am

NHS 2017-22 will focus on workers' wellbeing. By Sanaullah Ataullah DOHA: The new National Health Strategy 2017-2022 with special focus on workers’ wellbeing...

Emir gets call from IOC President 04 Jun 2016 - 04:58 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday received a phone call from President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC),...

Sheikha Moza and Italian PM discuss education to refugees 04 Jun 2016 - 04:58 am

H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of the Education Above All foundation, is greeted by Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, in the...

Emir receives call from Indian PM 04 Jun 2016 - 04:57 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday received a phone call from Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. They...

Qatar Red Crescent and United Nations World Food Programme join hands to assist displaced Iraqis 04 Jun 2016 - 04:53 am

DOHA/BAGHDAD: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) have teamed up to provide much-needed food assistance to 100,000...

Supreme Committee to launch football pitch in Nepal 03 Jun 2016 - 09:46 am

Doha: The Vice President of Nepal, Nanda Kishor Pun, will open the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) football pitch in the...

Emir meets Mozambique oil firm chief 03 Jun 2016 - 09:29 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met Omar Mitha, Chairman of the Board and CEO of National Oil Company of...

Qatar University female graduates of Class of 2016 with H H Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani and other officials 03 Jun 2016 - 09:25 am

H H Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani with other officials and female graduates at the graduation ceremony of Qatar University’s...

Heya fashion exhibition opens with over 200 boutiques 03 Jun 2016 - 09:02 am

Saleh Hamad Al Sharqi, Acting Director-General, Qatar Chamber; Ibtehaj Al Ahmadani, Chairperson, Qatar Business Women Forum, and other officials at Heya. Pic: Salim...

Ministry cracks down on erring butcheries 03 Jun 2016 - 09:01 am

REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE DOHA: The authorities have launched a crackdown on butcheries and food outlets across the country, violating health regulations, ahead of the...

PM holds talks with Omani Deputy Premier in Muscat 03 Jun 2016 - 09:00 am

Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani is welcomed by Omani Deputy Prime Minister for...

Hershman new Group CEO of ICSS 03 Jun 2016 - 08:58 am

Michael Hershman By Armstrong Vas Doha: Transparency International Co-founder Michael Hershman was yesterday unveiled as Group CEO of Qatar-based International Centre for Sport...

Yemeni refugees thank Qatar 03 Jun 2016 - 08:58 am

Djibouti: A vessel left the port of Djibouti carrying a group of Yemeni citizens who were trapped in Djibouti. They returned home, under...

Call for sighting of Ramadan Crescent 03 Jun 2016 - 08:57 am

Doha: The Crescent Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has called upon all Muslims in Qatar to sight the...

Kahramaa ready to meet needs during Ramadan 03 Jun 2016 - 08:55 am

Doha: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has completed maintenance works for electricity and water networks to make them ready for additional...

Qatar-Kyrgyzstan ties reviewed 03 Jun 2016 - 08:55 am

Bishkek: Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Erlan Abdyldaev yesterday met Qatari Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Mohammed bin Arar Al Nuaimi. Talks dealt with relations between the...

Greetings sent to Italy’s President 03 Jun 2016 - 08:54 am

Doha: Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent a cable of congratulations to Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella on...