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Marma Festival in Sealine today 25 Jan 2017 - 11:06 pm

Marma Festival 2017 will continue today Sabkhat Marma in the Sealine area. Nine competitors will take part today in the festival held under...

International Customs Day today 25 Jan 2017 - 11:04 pm

THE General Authority of Customs will mark International Customs Day today and will showcase its talent as well as remarkable achievement in a...

Thimun Qatar 2017 meet begins 25 Jan 2017 - 11:03 pm

The sixth annual Thimun Qatar conference kicked off yesterday at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The three-day conference is organised by Qatar...

QTA to restart Shop Qatar outdoor events 25 Jan 2017 - 10:56 pm

Looking at the popular demand, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) is bringing back its three-day Shop Qatar weekend outdoor festivities featuring stunning fireworks display...

Saudi and Kuwait indexes rise; UAE pulls back 25 Jan 2017 - 09:51 pm

Dubai: Stock markets in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait continued uptrends yesterday, attracting regional investors' money away from the United Arab Emirates, which pulled...

Fine for checking mobile at traffic signals not true: Report 25 Jan 2017 - 07:00 pm

Doha: A rumour has been doing the rounds of social media that motorists will be fined QR150 for using mobile phone at traffic...

Lebanese President praises Emir's support for Lebanon 25 Jan 2017 - 05:42 pm

Beirut: Lebanese President General Michel Aoun praised the HH Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's supportive stance towards Lebanon. In his opening speech...

Katara Winter Festival attracts huge crowd 24 Jan 2017 - 11:14 pm

Dolphin show draws huge crowds at Souq Waqif 24 Jan 2017 - 11:14 pm

As Souq Waqif ‘Spring Festival’ keeps on attracting a huge number of visitors, the dolphin show seems to be the most popular event....

QITCOM 2017 to have 90 exhibitors 24 Jan 2017 - 11:06 pm

Under a high level of patronage, QITCOM will take place from March 6 to 8 at the Qatar National Convention Centre. QITCOM 2017...

Care centre for recovering workers opens 24 Jan 2017 - 11:06 pm

Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) yesterday officially opened Bayt Aman, a care giving facility for low income workers who are in the final stages...

Al Attiyah attends opening of ICI centre 24 Jan 2017 - 11:06 pm

Swiss ambassador's consort visits Qur’anic Botanic Garden 24 Jan 2017 - 11:06 pm

The Qur’anic Botanic Garden (QBG) recently welcomed the Swiss Ambassador Consort, Amber Thévoz, during a visit to the QBG facilities located at the...

Deputy Prime Minister meets Sudanese delegation 24 Jan 2017 - 11:06 pm

National ID innovation concept showcased 24 Jan 2017 - 11:06 pm

The National ID innovation concept, which is set to replace the Health Card in Qatar, was showcased at an event entitled ‘NEXtCARE Innovation...

Why Trump won? Expert to peel away the layers at GU-Q 24 Jan 2017 - 10:58 pm

At an upcoming public lecture at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), Dr Samuel Potolicchio (pictured) will share his understanding of the recent US...

Advisory Council team to attend OIC meet 24 Jan 2017 - 10:56 pm

A delegation from Qatar Advisory Council will participate in the 12th conference of Parliamentary Union of OIC member states (PUIC) to be held...

Ministry gets tough against private tutors; Common summer vacation for all schools 24 Jan 2017 - 10:56 pm

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has employed inspectors with judicial powers to catch people offering private tuitions, in violation of the...