Qatar

Qatar University ranked among top 400 universities across the world 07 Sep 2016 - 12:24 pm

Sheikh Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani, Vice-Chairman, Board of Regents, Qatar University, receiving the ranking certificate from Ashwin Fernandes, Regional Director, QS, as...

‘Treasures of China’ exhibition opens at MIA 07 Sep 2016 - 12:03 pm

Terracotta figures on display at the Treasures of China exhibition which opened yesterday at the Museum of Islamic Art. The life-like sculptures serve...

Haj pilgrims to get all health services; last batch of Qatar’s pilgrims arrives in Makkah 07 Sep 2016 - 11:36 am

Members of Qatar’s Haj Mission in Makkah are briefed on healthcare services to be provided to pilgrims. DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), the...

Ashghal hands over 11 new schools to ministry 07 Sep 2016 - 10:36 am

KG entrance DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has handed over 11 new schools to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education after...

HEC Paris in Qatar to train Alstom officials 07 Sep 2016 - 10:34 am

Doha: Alstom and HEC Paris in Qatar have signed an agreement to train leaders from Alstom’s Middle East and Africa Region in Doha...

ROTA volunteer tutors attend training course at HBKU 07 Sep 2016 - 10:32 am

Volunteer tutors attending a course at Hamad Bin Khalifa University. DOHA: Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) volunteer tutors attended a training course at...

HMC expert cautions against overeating during Eid festivities 07 Sep 2016 - 10:31 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has advised people against over indulging in food and drinks to prevent stomach and intestinal disorders during Eid...

Media Plus launches new publication 07 Sep 2016 - 10:26 am

Bradma Group Executive Director Mohammed Hafiz hands over a copy of the publication to Orchid International Managing Director Abdul Gafar in the presence...

McDonald’s reaches out to children with special needs 07 Sep 2016 - 10:16 am

Doha: As part of its CSR programme, McDonald’s Qatar staff and management recently spent time and lifted the spirits of children and students...

Bringing robotics to the youth of Qatar 07 Sep 2016 - 10:13 am

Participants at the robotic summer camp in Doha. By Zeena Ojjeh Doha: Edutain Plus, in collaboration with Edutech and under the sponsorship of...

Strong winds and low visibility likely today 07 Sep 2016 - 10:03 am

A gust of wind makes dust blow at Al Wakra yesterday afternoon. Pic: Kammutty VP/ The Peninsula DOHA: The Meteorology Department has warned...

Grand Hypermarket opens in Wukair 06 Sep 2016 - 06:28 pm

Ali Mohammed Obaidli (second left), Group CEO, Ezdan Holding Group, with Malik Qaiser Awan, General Manager, Ezdan Mall, Hussain Akbar Al Baker, Director,...

Traffic Diversion on Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Attiyah Roundabout 06 Sep 2016 - 05:59 pm

Doha: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ has announced that it will close Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Attiyah Roundabout and introduce two newly-built diversion roads...

RAF and Quran Radio to devote "Gate Of Mercy" episode tonight for raising funds for water wells 06 Sep 2016 - 04:45 pm

Doha: As a part of its cooperation with the Quran Radio, the Foundation of Sheikh Thani Ibn Abdullah for Humanitarian Services (RAF) is...

Call to ban animated film Bilal in Qatar trends on Twitter 06 Sep 2016 - 04:11 pm

By Pramod Prabhakaran Doha: A Twitter hashtag to ban animated feature film Bilal is trending top in Qatar. Bilal is the first animated...

Eight DFI-backed films to screen at Toronto film festival 06 Sep 2016 - 01:10 pm

A scene from Mimosas by Oliver Laxe DOHA: Eight Doha Film Institute (DFI) supported films will screen at the 41st Toronto International Film...

RAF trains charity staff in Jakarta 06 Sep 2016 - 01:08 pm

A training session under way in Jakarta, Indonesia. DOHA: Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF) has organised a training programme...