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Qatar calls for special UN session on Syria 07 Dec 2016 - 09:36 am

New York: The State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates called for an Emergency Special Session...

69 outlets booked for flouting rules 07 Dec 2016 - 09:35 am

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce discovered 69 violations at commercial outlets across the country for flouting the consumer protection law last month. ...

Exchange house dismisses rumours on Indian currency 07 Dec 2016 - 09:27 am

UAE Exchange group has denied all rumours on the exchange of demonetised Indian banknotes through money exchange companies in the Gulf region. India...

Katara participates in Asian Art Biennale in Bangladesh 07 Dec 2016 - 09:26 am

Doha: The Cultural Village Foundation-Katara participated in the 17th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh 2016 which opened at the National Theater of the Bangladesh...

Chinese calligraphy exhibition in Doha next month 07 Dec 2016 - 09:21 am

Doha: As Qatar-China Year of Culture nears its end, the Chinese Embassy is set to organise an exhibition of calligraphy and paintings next...

RAF donates food baskets in Kyrgyzstan 07 Dec 2016 - 09:18 am

Doha: Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF) has provided 1,450 food baskets to the poor in Kyrgyzstan. More than 4,500...

QU signs R&D deal with French firm 07 Dec 2016 - 09:08 am

Doha: Qatar University yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Suez International focusing on research and development (R&D). The MoU signing was...

(From right) QU President Dr Hassan Al Derham, QU Dean Dr Rashid Al-Kuwari, GM of Suez International Thierry Dezenclos, and French Ambassador to Qatar Eric Chevallier

Experts join academic health centres meet 07 Dec 2016 - 09:06 am

Doha: The second Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Summit of Association of Academic Health Centers International (AAHCI) was recently organised in...

Ooredoo hosts students from DePaul University 07 Dec 2016 - 09:03 am

Doha: Ooredoo yesterday hosted a group of MBA students from DePaul University who are visiting Qatar as part of a special programme initiated...

Katara holds meeting on dialogue through culture 07 Dec 2016 - 08:53 am

The Cultural Village Foundation- Katara has organised the “International conference on encouraging dialogue and diversity through cultural industries.” The event saw the attendance...

Emirates conducts world's shortest A380 flight 07 Dec 2016 - 08:51 am

Emirates has launched the world’s shortest scheduled A380 service, flying a distance of 379 kilometres with a total travel time of 1 hour...

New research centre in scientific computing 07 Dec 2016 - 08:47 am

Doha: A new research centre at Texas A&M-Qatar aims to become a regional and global leader in scientific computing by developing innovative solutions...

Doha Metro's elevated viaducts completed 07 Dec 2016 - 08:44 am

Doha: Qatar Rail has celebrated a major milestone with the completion of all viaducts across the Elevated sections of Doha Metro Project. On...

QA starts flying to Krabi in Thailand 07 Dec 2016 - 08:39 am

Doha: Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight to Krabi in Thailand arrived at its international airport yesterday. The Airbus A330-200 was greeted by a water...

Justice Minister hails Qatar's judicial system 07 Dec 2016 - 08:37 am

Doha: Justice Minister H E Dr Hassan bin Lahdan Al Mohannadi has said that the judicial system in the State of Qatar has...

Entrepreneurs must be given space to promote products: CMC 07 Dec 2016 - 08:30 am

Doha: The Central Municipal Council (CMC) yesterday presented a recommendation to the Ministry of Municipality and Environment to look into the possibility of...