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QTA takes part in GCC tourism meeting 02 Jun 2016 - 03:27 am

Doha: A delegation from Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) represented Qatar at the meeting of the GCC Tourism Undersecretaries authorities, which started yesterday in...

Fasting can help reduce stress, anxiety and insomnia 02 Jun 2016 - 03:26 am

Fasting and associated acts of worship such as prayers during Ramadan contribute to peace of mind. Doha: Fasting in the month of Ramadan...

Emir attends Qatar University graduation 02 Jun 2016 - 03:00 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with officials and graduates at the ceremony at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center yesterday....

Dr Al Kawari: Education key to peace 02 Jun 2016 - 02:59 am

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

3 million visit health centres in 16 months 02 Jun 2016 - 02:48 am

DOHA: Over three million people visited the primary health centres across the country over the past 16 months, the Primary Healthcare Corporation (PHCC)...

New health insurance draft law ready 02 Jun 2016 - 02:41 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health said yesterday it has completed work on a draft law for establishing a new health insurance system...

QFC law on investment by year-end 02 Jun 2016 - 02:33 am

DUBAI: A law governing the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), aimed at simplifying procedures for foreign investors, will hopefully be introduced by year end,...

Qatar elected member in FAO council 02 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

Rome: Qatar was unanimously elected member of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Council in Rome, starting a two-year membership in July. The...

Qatar Exchange announces Ramadan working hours 01 Jun 2016 - 12:28 pm

Doha: Qatar Exchange (QE) announced Wednesday that its official working hours during the holy month of Ramadan will be from 09:00 am to...

PM opens electronic security project 01 Jun 2016 - 01:14 am

Prime Minister and Interior Minster H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani inaugurated yesterday the first phase of the electronic...

Tall at the mall 01 Jun 2016 - 01:10 am

Stilt walkers wow the crowds at a sneak preview of the Mall of Qatar yesterday. The Peninsula / Salim M

New GCC panel to boost economic ties 01 Jun 2016 - 01:06 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud...

New cancer hospital in two years 01 Jun 2016 - 01:04 am

FROM LEFT: Dr Mariam Ali Abdul Malik, Managing Director, PHCC; Professor the Lord Darzi of Denham; and Dr Al Hareth Al Khather, Acting...

93 green air conditioner brands approved 01 Jun 2016 - 01:03 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality and Environment has approved 93 energy efficient air conditioner brands, ahead of a ban on conventional ACs to...

Woqod stocks up 250,000 extra Shafaf cylinders 01 Jun 2016 - 01:01 am

DOHA: Qatar Fuel (Woqod) said yesterday that it has stocked an additional 250,000 Shafaf LPG cylinders to meet an expected increase in demand...

Emir to patronise Qatar University graduation today 01 Jun 2016 - 01:00 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will patronise the graduation ceremony of the 39th batch of Qatar University students,...

Qatar major player in regional peace: British Foreign Secretary 01 Jun 2016 - 12:59 am

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond was in Doha yesterday to discuss regional policies and investment plans. DOHA: Qatar is a major player in...

Al Amari Brand Ambassador of Baba Chapatea 01 Jun 2016 - 12:57 am

Baba Chapatea Managing Director and Co-founder Yoonus Salim Vapattu (left) with Qatari stand-up comedian and social media influencer Hamad Al Amari at the...