Qatar

Canadian journalist to speak at NU-Q graduation ceremony today 01 May 2016 - 03:05 am

Renowned Canadian journalist Lyse Doucet will be the commencement speaker at its 2016 graduation ceremony. DOHA: Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) will welcome...

Marine environment reviewed 01 May 2016 - 03:04 am

Doha: The Ministry of Municipality and Environment hosted a Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Marine Environmental High Risk Areas (MEHRAs) and...

Ooredoo tv includes MBC Pro Sports HD channels with Saudi Premier League coverage 01 May 2016 - 03:03 am

Doha: Ooredoo’s innovative new entertainment service, Ooredoo tv, has launched the ‘MBC Pro Sports HD’ catalogue, enabling viewers to access four new channels....

HBKU Press unveils QScience Collections to boost research 01 May 2016 - 03:02 am

Doha: QScience.com, the online, open access platform of HBKU Press is providing a new service that helps increase the impact of published articles....

Katara to train SU-Q students 01 May 2016 - 02:58 am

Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti (right), General Manager, Cultural Village Foundation, and Dr Ivan Ninov, Executive Dean, Stenden University Qatar, after the...

102 Qataris gain leadership skills 01 May 2016 - 02:56 am

H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson, Board of Directors, QLC, and Minister of State for Defence Affairs...

Ashghal to open two permanent lanes on Mesaieed Road 1 and divert traffic 01 May 2016 - 02:56 am

Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) will open two permanent lanes that are 2.5km long on Mesaieed 1 Road, which is the link...

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...