Qatar

QCRI system wins Open Source Software World Challenge 2015 Grand Prize 07 Dec 2015 - 01:41 am

DOHA: Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) of Hamad Bin Khalifa University has won the Open Source Software World Challenge 2015 Grand Prize for...

QC helps 11,000 displaced Iraqis 07 Dec 2015 - 01:40 am

A Qatar Charity volunteer presents a parcel to one of the beneficiaries. DOHA: Qatar Charity (QC) has started a relief campaign for displaced...

Giant sculpture installed at DECC 07 Dec 2015 - 01:39 am

The two-tier aluminium sculpture at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre. DOHA: Qatar Museums (QM) and Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) have unveiled a monumental...

Emir receives UAE official 07 Dec 2015 - 01:38 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met Deputy National Security Adviser of the UAE Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan...

Logistics zones to attract QR30bn investments 07 Dec 2015 - 01:35 am

Minister of Economy and Commerce H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani (third from left) at the raffle draw at the ministry...

Qatar human rights panel participates in Doha International Book Fair 07 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Doha:- Qatar's National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) took part in the 26th Doha International Book Fair, which is being held at Qatar National...

Weather Forecast for Tonight 06 Dec 2015 - 06:35 pm

Doha: Weather inshore tonight until 6.00 a.m. on Monday will be partly cloudy at times with chance of rain especially northern parts and...

QC aid benefits more than 11,000 displaced Iraqis 06 Dec 2015 - 03:53 pm

Doha: As part of its relief projects, Qatar Charity (QC) started a relief campaign for the benefit of the displaced Iraqis who came...

QC organises health camp for Asian communities 06 Dec 2015 - 12:54 pm

Officals and guests at the opening ceremony of the medical camp. * Medical consultations and free medicines for 2,000 registered patients * More...

Ministry recalls 2014-2015 Honda motorcycles 06 Dec 2015 - 11:09 am

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has announced the recall of 2014-2015 Honda 15MY CBR600RR / 14MY CTX700DE 14MY NC750SE & XE...

Emir patronises Gulf Studies Forum 06 Dec 2015 - 12:38 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani patronised the opening of the Gulf Studies Forum, organised by the Arab Centre for...

Bilal world premiere ends Ajyal festival 06 Dec 2015 - 12:37 am

Andre Robinson, actor and voice of young Bilal during media interviews ahead of the world premiere of the film on the closing night...

Bank hosts colorectal and prostate cancer workshop 06 Dec 2015 - 12:36 am

Participants at the event. DOHA: Commercial Bank, in partnership with Qatar Cancer Society, recently held a workshop for male employees to raise awareness...

Vodafone begins third literary competition 06 Dec 2015 - 12:35 am

Doha: Vodafone launched the third edition of its annual literary competition, under the patronage of Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage H E...

Foreign language films win top honours at Ajyal Youth Film Festival 06 Dec 2015 - 12:30 am

Jurors at the awards reception at the Ajyal jurors hub on the closing day of the third annual Ajyal Youth Film Festival yesterday....

Qatar human rights panel wins ‘A Status’ 06 Dec 2015 - 12:28 am

DOHA: Qatar’s National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), has been conferred ‘A Status’ by world human rights institutions’ accreditation agency. This is the second...

Visually impaired enjoy paintings through touch at Mathaf exhibition 06 Dec 2015 - 12:27 am

Visually impaired visitors experience artworks through touch and audio description. DOHA: A special exhibition at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art yesterday allowed...