Qatar

RAF fundraiser on radio for internally displaced in Iraq 02 Aug 2016 - 12:13 am

Displaced people receiving urgent aid provided by RAF in Al Falluja, Iraq. DOHA: To provide urgent humanitarian aid for internally displaced people (IDP)...

Qatar ‘has key role in global theme park industry’ 02 Aug 2016 - 12:10 am

Gaming enthusiasts in action. DOHA: Qatar will play an important role in the global billion-dollar theme park and amusement industry, according to Abdul...

DFI to show Emirati film at MIA Auditorium 02 Aug 2016 - 12:08 am

A scene from the film Going to Heaven to be screened on Thursday and Friday at 7.30pm at Museum of Islamic Art Auditorium. ...

Barwa signs SR659m land deal in Saudi 02 Aug 2016 - 12:08 am

By Satish Kanady DOHA: Barwa Real Estate has announced the purchase of a vacant land plot of 2,216,060sqm in Janadriyah area in the...

Ooredoo enhances range of mobile data top-ups 02 Aug 2016 - 12:07 am

Doha: Ooredoo yesterday announced the launch of two new low-priced data recharges, as the company continues to ensure the Internet is accessible for...

HMC: Early detection can help treat skin cancer 02 Aug 2016 - 12:07 am

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Dermatology Consultant Dr. Haya Al Mannai has highlighted the importance of seeking early assistance when signs of skin...

RAF to provide meat of scarified animals during Eid Al Adha in 62 countries 02 Aug 2016 - 12:06 am

Beneficiaries after receiving their share of meat of scarified animals last Eid Al Adha, distributed by RAF in Tajikistan DOHA: Sheikh Thani bin...

Supreme Committee launches redesigned website 02 Aug 2016 - 12:06 am

Doha: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has launched a redesigned website (www.sc.qa) which allows the world to track Qatar’s progress...

Minister appoints director 02 Aug 2016 - 12:06 am

Doha: Minister of Municipality and Environment H E Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi yesterday issued a ministerial decision appointing Issa Rashid Ali Hamad...

Greeting cables sent to Benin President 02 Aug 2016 - 12:06 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent a cable of congratulations to Benin’s President Patrice Talon on his...

Emir congratulates Swiss President 02 Aug 2016 - 12:05 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent a cable of congratulations to President of Swiss Confederation Johann Schneider-Ammann...

52 new radars installed in various areas 02 Aug 2016 - 12:04 am

DOHA: Fifty-two new radars and cameras have been installed recently to record violations of overtaking from the right side, said Brigadier Mohamed Saad...

Qatar attends Arab nuclear weapons meeting in Cairo 02 Aug 2016 - 12:04 am

Doha: The 38th meeting of the Committee of Senior Arab Officials in Charge of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons Of Mass Destruction Issues...

PHCC holds lectures to mark World Breastfeeding Week 02 Aug 2016 - 12:03 am

Doha: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) yesterday marked World Breastfeeding Week which takes place every year from August 1 to 8 to...

World athlete champion McColghan shares experiences at QBBF meet 02 Aug 2016 - 12:01 am

Former Olympic and world champion athlete Liz McColghan speaking at the meeting. Doha: The Qatar British Business Forum (QBBF) hosted former Olympic and...

Qatar’s population declines 6% in July 01 Aug 2016 - 01:11 pm

File picture of Corniche in Doha. Salim Matramkot / The Peninsula DOHA: Qatar’s population saw a decline of 6 percent month-on-month in July....

Erdogan underlines Qatar’s support 01 Aug 2016 - 01:08 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who arrived in Qatar during a short visit...

Rides & games aplenty at Summer Festival gala opening tonight 01 Aug 2016 - 01:06 am

Mashal Shabik (third right), Director, Festivals and Events, Qatar Tourism Authority, and Hamad Al Khaja (centre), Head, Events and Festivals Technical Support, during...