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Kramnik in race to win Qatar Masters Open 2014 in Doha 04 Dec 2014 - 09:13 am

Vladimir Kramnik (left) of Russia in action in the eighth round match of the Qatar Masters Open 2014 at the Hotel Crowne Plaza...

Over 70 attendees at Josoor Institute’s latest course 04 Dec 2014 - 08:51 am

Speakers and delegates from Qatar and the region who participated in the Josoor Institute’s course, titled Media and Journalism: Best Practice for Major...

Kramnik stops Giri’s roll at Qatar Masters 03 Dec 2014 - 12:58 am

Anish Giri (left) of Holland shakes hands with Vladimir Kramnik of Russia at the end of their seventh round match of the Qatar...

Tickets for Juventus-Napoli clash in Doha put on sale 03 Dec 2014 - 12:31 am

Juventus’ Andrea Pirlo celebrates after scoring a goal against Olympiakos during their Champions League tie in Turin, in this November 5, 2014 file...

Mannai Corporation sponsors Triathlon Club of Doha 03 Dec 2014 - 12:13 am

Doha: Mannai Corporation has sponsored TriClub Doha’s delegation to participate in Challenge Bahrain Ironman Triathlon, which will begin on December 6. Over 60...

Aspetar to provide medical services during FINA worlds 03 Dec 2014 - 12:12 am

FINA President Julio C. Maglione addresses a press conference in Doha yesterday ahead of the 12th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m). Doha: Aspetar,...

Giri, Kramnik clash today as race hots up in Qatar 02 Dec 2014 - 08:52 am

Grandmaster Anish Giri of Holland, who is also the top seed of the Qatar Masters Open 2014, thinks about his next move at...

Top seed Giri extends perfect record in Qatar 01 Dec 2014 - 01:24 am

Grandmaster Anish Giri of Holland, who is also the top seed of the Qatar Masters Open 2014, in action at Hotel Crowne Plaza...

Asia will benefit from Q22: Al Thawadi 01 Dec 2014 - 01:18 am

Hassan Al Thawadi, head of the Qatar 2022 World Cup committee, speaks during the AFC Awards 2014 in Manila yesterday. MANILA: The head...

Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya Arena Al Sadd 01 Dec 2014 - 01:10 am

A beautiful view of illuminated of the newly-built Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya Arena Al Sadd on Saturday night. Ali Bin Hamad Al...

‘2022 will be a success for Middle East and Asia’ 01 Dec 2014 - 01:04 am

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Player of the Year, Nassir Al Shamrani of Saudi Arabia, spoke about the significance of the 2022 FIFA World...

School Olympic Program fencing competition 30 Nov 2014 - 09:51 pm

School students compete during a fencing competition, held under the Schools Olympic Program (SOP) in Doha yesterday. The Qatar Olympic Committee in partnership...

Chess: Action from Qatar Masters Open 2014 in Doha 30 Nov 2014 - 08:05 am

Grandmaster Anish Giri of Holland and top-ranked player at the Qatar Masters Open 2014 in action during the fourth round match at Hotel...

FIA Prize-giving ceremony to be held in new format 29 Nov 2014 - 05:17 am

Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation President and FIA Vice-president Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah (left) with FIA President Jean Todt. Doha: The prestigious...

Chess: Qatar Masters Open 2014 28 Nov 2014 - 08:28 am

LEFT: Former world champion Vladmir Kramnik makes a move on the second day of the Qatar Masters Open 2014, yesterday at Hotel Crowne...

Chess: Qatar Masters Open 2014 kicks off in Doha 28 Nov 2014 - 08:15 am

Action from the first day of the Qatar Masters Open 2014 chess tournament at Hotel Crowne Plaza in Doha yesterday. RIGHT: Former world...

Qatar’s sporting ambitions soar 27 Nov 2014 - 04:47 am

H E Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser Al Ali, Minister of Youth and Sports. RIGHT: A beautiful view of illuminated Qatar Handball Association...

CISM officials heap praise on Doha for a perfect show 27 Nov 2014 - 04:45 am

Doha: International Military Sports Council (CISM) officials have praised Qatar Emiri Naval Forces for a perfect organisational at the 47th World Military Sailing...