Qatar

Arab League discusses crisis in Aleppo at Qatar's request; GCC countries seek special UN session 15 Dec 2016 - 11:34 pm

At the request of Qatar, the Arab League convened an emergency meeting of its permanent representatives yesterday at Cairo, to discuss the humanitarian...

Single window project for investor services opens; Committee to oversee the system 15 Dec 2016 - 11:20 pm

Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani yesterday opened the single window project for investor...

Strong dust winds reduce visibility 15 Dec 2016 - 11:17 pm

Strong winds sent swirling dust which shrouded Doha and many parts of Qatar, leading to massive fall in visibility at 1km at most...

Qatar’s general budget: Key sectors get higher outlay; Health and education get 22.7% 15 Dec 2016 - 11:14 pm

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday issued Law No 18 of 2016 adopting Qatar’s general budget for the fiscal...

Foreign Minister urges safe path for aid delivery 15 Dec 2016 - 11:12 pm

H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed the worsening situation in Aleppo, with John Kerry, US Secretary...

QCB increases interest rates 15 Dec 2016 - 11:11 pm

Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced an increase in the interest rates. QMR Lending (QMRL) rate rose from 4.50% to 4.75%, and QMR...

PHCC announces timings during National Day 15 Dec 2016 - 10:19 pm

Eight health centres in some areas outside Doha as well as some specialised clinics will be closed on the National Day on Sunday,...

Emir Pardons Number of Prisoners 15 Dec 2016 - 04:06 pm

Doha: The Emir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has issued an Emiri gesture pardoning a number of prisoners, on the occasion...

Emiri Diwan declares Sunday official holiday 15 Dec 2016 - 03:05 pm

Doha: The Emiri Diwan has declared Sunday, December 18, 2016 an official holiday on the occasion of the National Day, with employees resuming...

Friendly match draws over 5,000 tourists; generates QR9.6m 15 Dec 2016 - 01:11 am

The first-ever Match of Champions has attracted over 5,000 international visitors to Qatar particularly from the neighbouring Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and generated...

PM meets Cuban envoy 15 Dec 2016 - 01:10 am

Met forecasts strong winds in northern areas 15 Dec 2016 - 01:08 am

The Qatar Meteorology Department has warned of strong winds at places and high seas in the northern areas by night. The country is...

RAF radio programme to collect aid for Aleppo 15 Dec 2016 - 01:05 am

Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF) has dedicated today’s radio programme “Abwab Al Rahama” for collecting donations to provide urgent...

UCQ and ELAN Decaux to create awareness about child car seats 15 Dec 2016 - 01:05 am

University of Calgary in Qatar (UCQ) has partnered with ELAN Decaux to raise awareness about the importance of child car seat usage in...

Qatar University honours 97 employers 15 Dec 2016 - 01:02 am

Ninety-seven employers were yesterday honoured by Qatar University (QU) in the annual “Employer Recognition Ceremony” held at Doha St Regis Hotel in the...

New rehab facility receives first patient 15 Dec 2016 - 01:02 am

Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI) yesterday welcomed the first patient to its outpatient clinics. This precedes the official opening of...

Year-long diversion on Al Luqta Street 15 Dec 2016 - 12:56 am

The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, will divert a small section of westbound lanes on Al Luqta Street opposite Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC)...

New dental checks at schools from Feb 15 Dec 2016 - 12:48 am

In an initiative to combat dental caries among children, the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) will begin a new screening programme at schools...