Qatar

Qatar donates $10m to fight Aids 18 Sep 2016 - 01:46 am

DOHA: Qatar has donated $10m for the Global Fund to fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria during the fifth conference for the Fund held...

Deputy PM attends NAM Summit 18 Sep 2016 - 01:46 am

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ahmad bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud is received by Venezuela’s President Nicolas...

New sales invoice for gold likely from tomorrow 18 Sep 2016 - 01:45 am

By Sanaullah Ataullah DOHA: Gold and jewellery shops across the country are struggling to meet the deadline given by the Ministry of Economy...

Families across Qatar take part in exciting treasure hunt at MIA 18 Sep 2016 - 12:15 am

Doha: During this Eid-Al-Adha, children across Qatar took part in a fun and exciting treasure hunt at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)....

HMC launches campaign for a healthy heart 18 Sep 2016 - 12:15 am

DOHA: The Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) yesterday launched an awareness campaign on heart health as heart attacks are one of the biggest causes...

Qatar condemns blast at mosque in Pakistan 18 Sep 2016 - 12:14 am

Doha: The State of Qatar has condemned the suicide blast that targeted a mosque in Pakistan and left dozens dead and injured . ...

Dr. Al Kuwari arrives in Rome 18 Sep 2016 - 12:12 am

Rome: Cultural Adviser at the Emiri Diwan and the State of Qatar’s candidate for the post of the Director-General of the United Nations...

Al Rayyan trounce Al Shahaniya 3-0 18 Sep 2016 - 12:00 am

Action from the Qatar Stars league match between Al Rayyan and Al Shahaniya in Doha yesterday. Al Rayyan won 3-0. RIGHT: Rodrigo Tabata...

Ministry launches traffic awareness drive for students 17 Sep 2016 - 01:00 am

By Sidi Mohamed DOHA: In preparation for the start of the new academic year tomorrow, the General Directorate of Traffic at the Ministry...

Emir sends greetings to Mexican president 17 Sep 2016 - 12:56 am

Doha: The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent a cable of congratulations to President of the United Mexican...

Schools & offices resume tomorrow after long holidays 17 Sep 2016 - 12:53 am

Parents busy with Children's for Back to School shopping. All School opening on Sunday after summer holidays. Pic: Abdul Basit By Irfan Bukhari ...

Lunar eclipse 17 Sep 2016 - 12:52 am

The penumbral lunar eclipse witnessed in Doha last night. According to astronomers, it’s a rarely seen and hard-to-spot Harvest Moon lunar eclipse. The...

Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Jassim Al Thani dies 15 Sep 2016 - 08:54 am

Doha: Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Jassim Al Thani has passed away, aged 95. Funeral prayers will be offered after Asr prayers at...

Over 6,000 visit Filipino food festival 15 Sep 2016 - 08:47 am

By Raynald C Rivera DOHA: Three days of scrumptious food, great festivity and exciting competitions which attracted more than 6,000 visitors ended at...

Vodafone to open pre-orders for iPhone 7 and Plus 15 Sep 2016 - 08:41 am

Doha: Vodafone will start taking pre-orders for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus beginning 12:01am on Friday at www.vf.qa/preorderiphone7 or through the Vodafone...

Abattoirs at Central Market receive 16,000 sacrificial animals on last three days 15 Sep 2016 - 08:35 am

DOHA: Abattoirs of Doha Central Market received some 16,000 sacrificial animals during past three days of Eid Al-Adha. “So far, only 65 animals...

Excellence Consulting holds ‘Lean Six Sigma-Green Belt’ workshop 15 Sep 2016 - 08:25 am

Doha: Excellence Consulting WLL, in association with Sparen & Gewinn of India, conducted ‘Lean Six Sigma-Green Belt Certification’ workshop at Concorde Hotel. Dhiresh...