Qatar

Qatar’s contributions to Sudan’s economic stability praised 01 May 2016 - 02:55 am

Khartoum: Sudanese Minister of Investment Mudesir Abdul-Ghani yesterday hailed Qatar’s contributions to achieving economic stability in Sudan. Abdul-Ghani told the Sudanese radio that...

Qatar takes part in Quran recitation and memorisation contest in Malaysia 01 May 2016 - 02:54 am

Doha: Qatar is participating in the 58th International Al Quran Recitation and Memorisation Assembly in Malaysia, represented by Reciter Al Numan Imran Abdul...

‘Enterprise Challenge Qatar’ winners honoured 01 May 2016 - 02:53 am

DOHA: The ‘Enterprise Challenge Qatar’ 2016, a competition to develop the spirit of entrepreneurship among young people, has recognised the winners of the...

HBKU college and Doha Film Institute sign MoU 01 May 2016 - 02:51 am

Dr Amal Al Malki (left), Dean of the college, and Fatma Al Rumaihi, CEO, DFI, signing the memorandum of understanding. DOHA: The College...

Youth forum recommendations adopted 01 May 2016 - 02:48 am

Doha: The organising committee of the first Qatar Youth Forum yesterday adopted the recommendations of the participants. The forum was organised by the...

Emir Cup volleyball kicks off 01 May 2016 - 02:46 am

An Al Ahli player tries to spike the ball past the defensive block of two Al Shamal players during the Emir Cup volleyball...

Ezdan Mall to open in Wakrah by year-end 01 May 2016 - 02:45 am

Dr Mousa Al Awwad, COO, Ezdan Holding Group, delivering a lecture at Cityscape at DECC yesterday. Pic: Kammutty VP / The Peninsula By...

Ban on incandescent bulbs comes into force 01 May 2016 - 02:44 am

DOHA: Ban on sale and import of incandescent Tungsten light bulbs (75 and 100 Watts) comes into force today as part of the...

Emir bids farewell to King of Morocco 01 May 2016 - 02:41 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani with H M...

Qatar charities rush emergency aid to Aleppo 01 May 2016 - 02:38 am

Qatar Charity volunteers distribute relief materials in Aleppo yesterday. DOHA: Qatari charitable organisations have launched an emergency relief campaign to support the Syrians...

Qatar Foundation organises 3rd Annual Teaching and Learning Forum 01 May 2016 - 12:00 am

H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, CEO and Vice-Chairperson, Qatar Foundation, with other officials and guests at the opening ceremony. Doha:...

Forecast in Qatar: tonight's dusty weather 30 Apr 2016 - 06:37 pm

Photo by: Kammutty VP/THe Peninsula Doha: Weather inshore tonight until 6.00 am Saturday will be slightly dusty at places and partly cloudy with...

QTA organizes training course on 'Sustainability of Business Events' 30 Apr 2016 - 05:03 pm

Doha: Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has organized a training course for its partners in the private sector about the sustainability of business events...

Ashghal opens two lanes on Mesaieed road 1 30 Apr 2016 - 03:32 pm

Doha: Qatar's Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' will open Monday two lanes that are 2.5 kilometers long on Mesaieed Road 1, which connects Hamad...

Qatar Rail wins International Environment Management Award 2016 30 Apr 2016 - 02:30 pm

Doha: Qatar Rail has been awarded the highest level International Environment Management Award from the International Safety Quality Environment Management Association (ISQEM), a...

"Made in Qatar 2016" to open in Riyadh in November 30 Apr 2016 - 01:28 pm

File picture of Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Thani Doha: Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced that the 5th edition...

KAHRAMAA announces ban on importation of incandescent light bulbs 30 Apr 2016 - 12:42 pm

Doha: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA), in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment and a number of concerned agencies...