Qatar

Qatar population rises 30 Nov 2015 - 01:17 am

Doha: Ministry of Development Planning data showed that the population in Qatar in October totalled over 2.412 million, up 8.8 percent compared to...

Indian mission receives 3,781 complaints this year 30 Nov 2015 - 01:16 am

DOHA: The Indian embassy has received 3,781 complaints from Indian workers so far this year compared to 3,943 last year. The embassy registered...

WCM-Q health drive wins award 30 Nov 2015 - 01:15 am

Nesreen Al Rifai, WCM-Q’s Chief Communications Officer, receiving the award. DOHA: The SahtakAwalan — Your Health First public health campaign of Weill Cornell...

HMC trying to hire more Qatari nurses 30 Nov 2015 - 01:14 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is working to recruit and retain more Qatari nurses and midwives in various roles, including patient and family...

Best Buddies members enjoy hotel programme 30 Nov 2015 - 01:14 am

DOHA: Best Buddies Qatar members from Pen Pal programme in Qatar Foundation Community Services participated in events organised by Marriott Marquis City Center...

Deputy Emir meets Italian FM 30 Nov 2015 - 01:12 am

Doha: Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani met at Emiri Diwan yesterday with Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and...

Popular scholar Al Qarni to lead RAF’s religious initiatives 30 Nov 2015 - 01:06 am

Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Thani Al Thani (right) and Dr Aidh Al Qarni, after signing the agreement. DOHA: Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation...

Film on Syrian migrants wins Al Jazeera Golden Award 30 Nov 2015 - 01:04 am

Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani, Chairman, Al Jazeera Satellite Network, presents an award to one of the winners. Baher Amin By Raynald...

Qatar submits climate plan ahead of summit 30 Nov 2015 - 01:02 am

France’s ambassador to Italy Catherine Colonna, Italy’s President of the Chamber of Deputies Laura Boldrini and Environmental Association Legambiante activist Rossella Moroni, march...

Ajyal Youth Film Festival kicks off with colourful opening gala 30 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Director Hany-Abu Assad and Arab Idol winner Mohammed Assaf join bevy of celebrities on red carpet Putting the spotlight on young Arab talent,...

Erdogan to arrive in Doha on Tuesday 29 Nov 2015 - 04:58 pm

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. DOHA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrives here on Tuesday on an official visit. Erdogan will be accompanied...

Ministry cracks down on 24 shops violating laws 29 Nov 2015 - 01:18 pm

An inspector taking down the details. Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce carried out numerous raids in November to ensure the compliance...

MoI urges caution while using self–balancing electric scooters 29 Nov 2015 - 11:49 am

Photo credit: MoI/Facebook Doha: Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged everyone to be cautious while using self–balancing electric scooters inside the city roads....

Flamingos spotted in Al-Hilal 29 Nov 2015 - 11:32 am

An uncommon sight in the City. Flamingos seen in a water puddle from the recent rains, in the residential area of Al-Hilal West...

Ministry recalls 2011-2014 models of several car brands 29 Nov 2015 - 11:24 am

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has announced the recall of 2011-2014 models of Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Charger, Challenger 300c and Grand...

PM attends minors’ honouring ceremony 29 Nov 2015 - 02:23 am

Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani with other officials and minors at the event....

Qatar, UNODC sign deal to fund justice projects 29 Nov 2015 - 02:21 am

Officials at the agreement signing ceremony. DOHA: An agreement between Qatar and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was signed in...

Qatar’s foreign policy success highlighted 29 Nov 2015 - 02:18 am

Dr Khalid bin Mubarak Al-Shafi, Acting Editor-in-Chief, The Peninsula, with Dr Malath Alagha from International Relations Section and officers at the military college. ...