Qatar

Environment minister voices determination on quality based urbanization 16 Nov 2015 - 04:37 pm

Doha: HE the Minister of Environment Ahmed bin Amer Al Humaidi said that the State of Qatar is determined to build its urban...

Qatar Airways to sponsor IPTL for 3 years 16 Nov 2015 - 01:08 pm

Doha: The International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) on Monday signed a three-year sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the country,...

Book on pro-colonialism author 16 Nov 2015 - 12:48 am

DOHA: Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) will today host the launch of a new book by Dr Ian Almond, Professor of World Literature...

Training held on maternal mental health 16 Nov 2015 - 12:47 am

DOHA: More than 200 nursing and midwifery leaders from across Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) recently attended two master class sessions led by international...

Over 1,000 test for diabetes at Katara Cultural Village 16 Nov 2015 - 12:46 am

DOHA: More than 1,000 people tested for diabetes in a specially designed screening zone located at Katara Cultural Village during the weekend. Action...

RAF focuses on kids’ education in 20 countries 16 Nov 2015 - 12:45 am

Officials at the press conference. Abdul Basit By Sanaullah Ataullah DOHA: Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF) has earmarked QR60m...

Al Jazeera wins two ASBU BroadcastPro TV Awards 16 Nov 2015 - 12:44 am

Officials at the awards ceremony. Doha: Al Jazeera’s Technology and Operations Division scooped two Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) BroadcastPro Television Awards for...

Qatar elected to Unesco Executive Board 16 Nov 2015 - 12:37 am

Doha: Qatar won the membership of Unesco Executive Board for the next four years. The voting took place during the 38th General Conference...

Emir issues laws on schools, penal code 16 Nov 2015 - 12:35 am

DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday issued two laws — one to regulate private schools, and the other...

Premier says Qatari citizen's welfare is top priority 16 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Doha: HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani Sunday said the welfare and development of...

SCH rules out epidemic threat of seasonal influenza virus 16 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

FROM LEFT: Dr Hanan Al Majalli, Executive Director, Clinical Affairs, PHCC; Dr Hussam Al Saub, Senior Consultant, Medicine and Infections, HMC; Sheikh Dr...

New private school with English National Curriculum opens 16 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

DOHA: A new private school offering English National Curriculum has opened. GEMS Wellington School – Qatar in Al Wakrah is owned and operated...

ROTA organises iEARN workshop 16 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) hosted a two-day workshop as part of the 2015 fall programme of International Education And Resource Network...

Asean fashion designers debut at Heya Arabian Exhibition 16 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

A model sashays the catwalk at SheikhaHub World Islamic Fashion Show at the eighth Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition at Doha Exhibition and Convention...

Qatar to host GCC lawyers, commercial arbitrators forum next month 16 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

From left: Sultan Al Abdulla, Managing Partner, www.qatarlaw.com; Sheikh Thani bin Ali Al Thani, Deputy Chairman, Qatari Lawyer’s Association; Ahmed Najem Abdullah Al...

Fifth Traditional Dhow Festival opens tomorrow 16 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, (third left), General Manager, Katara, with other officials at the press conference at Katara beach yesterday. DOHA:...

Weather Forecast for Tonight 15 Nov 2015 - 06:42 pm

Doha: Weather inshore tonight until 6.00 a.m. on Monday will be find and relatively cold by night, while offshore it will be partly...

Qatar Airways wraps up successful week at Dubai Airshow 2015 15 Nov 2015 - 06:20 pm

Doha: Qatar Airways concluded a successful week at the Dubai Airshow, showcasing three of its latest-generation aircraft, the Airbus A350, A380 and the...