Qatar

Restaurant, food shop in Al Khor closed down over violations 29 May 2016 - 12:24 am

An inspector from the municipality checks food items at a supermarket. DOHA: Inspectors detected a restaurant providing meals not up to the health...

QRCS team rescues 347 swimmers in 6 years 29 May 2016 - 12:23 am

Members of the rescue team of Qatar Red Crescent Society bringing a swimmer to the shore after he shouted for help. DOHA: The...

MIA Park Bazaar closed for summer 29 May 2016 - 12:15 am

Doha: The Museum of Islamic Arts (MIA) has announced that the Park Bazaar will have a summer break and will recommence October. Participations...

WISE laureates review girls’ education at Oxford forum 29 May 2016 - 12:14 am

DOHA: The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) recently hosted four WISE Prize for Education Laureates at the Skoll World Forum in Oxford....

Ooredoo tv offers 50% off on subscriptions to OSN Premier HD before July 1 29 May 2016 - 12:14 am

Doha: Ooredoo yesterday announced its latest promotion for Ooredoo tv customers, the award-winning 4K TV service which has gained amazing momentum since its...

QGBC to hold first Qatar Sustainability Week 2016 29 May 2016 - 12:12 am

Doha: Qatar Green Building Council’s (QGBC) first Qatar Sustainability Week 2016 will be held from November 13 to 17 to further engage the...

Anti-Doping Lab Qatar to hold symposium 29 May 2016 - 12:11 am

Doha: Under the patronage of H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President, Qatar Olympic Committee, Anti-Doping Lab Qatar (ADLQ) is organising...

Doha Film Institute unveils ‘Masters of Illusion’ series 29 May 2016 - 12:11 am

DFI unveils ‘Masters of Illusion’ series Doha: Following the success of its earlier themed series, ‘Science Fiction in Film-Spaceships in Cinema’ and ‘Fashion...

Temperatures likely to rise 29 May 2016 - 12:10 am

DOHA: Temperatures are expected to further rise today and tomorrow hitting mid-40s degrees Celsius, according to the Meteorology Department. Strong northwesterly winds would...

cables sent to leaders of Azerbaijan, Ethiopia & Nepal 29 May 2016 - 12:08 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday a cable of congratulations to Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome on his...

Qatar Charity inaugurates Islamic Cultural Centre in Italy 29 May 2016 - 12:04 am

Doha: Qatar Charity (QC) has inaugurated the premises of Salman bin Jassim Cultural Centre in the Italian city of Saronno. A large number...

Strong northwesterly winds expected to return: Met 28 May 2016 - 04:27 pm

Palm trees on the divider of the Corniche road swaying in the wind. Picture by: Salim Matramkot Doha: The country is expected to...

KAHRAMAA intensifies ACs campaign for masses 28 May 2016 - 03:27 pm

Doha: The Public awareness campaign led by the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) through the National Program for Conservation and Energy...

Freej Aspire events to draw 3,000 visitors a day 28 May 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: This year’s Freej Aspire will host new cultural events and activities in an 8,000 square metre air-conditioned open area capable of hosting...

UN envoy hails Qatar’s role in Yemen talks 28 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Kuwait: UN envoy to Yemen, Ismail Ould Sheikh Ahmed has commended the efforts of Qatar, Kuwait and the United Nations, which led to...

Ramadan working hours announced 28 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ahmad bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud has issued a circular on...

EU expands cultural ties with Qatar 28 May 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: The founding charter of European Union National Institutes of Culture (EUNIC) cluster in Qatar was signed at the Netherlands Embassy. The charter...

Indian Embassy receives 1,789 labour complaints this year 28 May 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: The Indian embassy has received 1,789 labour complaints since January, an official statement said yesterday. The number of complaints received last year...