Qatar

Embassy launches Kulinarya Qatar to promote Philippines 30 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

Philippine Ambassador Wilfredo C Santos formally launches Kulinarya Qatar. Maria Imelda Enrile BY RAYNALD C RIVERA DOHA: The Philippine embassy is keen to...

Roof of a supermarket along Salwa Road collapses partially 29 Aug 2015 - 04:38 pm

DOHA: Interior ceiling of a popular supermarket located along the Salwa Road partially collapsed today, according to information posted on the official twitter...

Overspending making many couples bitter 29 Aug 2015 - 01:26 am

DOHA: Extravagant spending by wives for social prestige and show-off is leading to a lot of bitterness in the lives of many a...

Fewer Qataris make medical trips abroad 29 Aug 2015 - 01:25 am

DOHA: There has been a significant drop in the number of Qataris going overseas for treatment on state expenses. This is because of...

Call for campaign against mobile phone pictures 29 Aug 2015 - 01:01 am

DOHA: The practice of people taking pictures of individuals, including young girls, in public places and posting on social networking sites is not...

Stone laid for new building of Philippine School Doha 29 Aug 2015 - 12:50 am

Philippine School Doha Principal Alexander S Acosta (fifth left), Ambassador Wilfredo C Santos (seventh left) and Board of Trustees Chairman Edgar V Bondoc...

Ministry warns over illegal animal shades 29 Aug 2015 - 12:49 am

The picture of an illegal animal farm built in a remote desert area, carried by Al Sharq on its website. DOHA: The Ministry...

Leaders send greeting cables to Moldova president 28 Aug 2015 - 01:30 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent a cable of congratulations to Moldovan President Nicolae Timofti on his...

Dust storm likely today, mercury set to rise 28 Aug 2015 - 01:29 am

DOHA: A dust storm is likely today with wind moving at speeds ranging from 19km an hour to 38km an hour and at...

Crackdown on partitioned villas 28 Aug 2015 - 01:21 am

DOHA: Municipal inspectors in Al Rayyan have caught several illegally-partitioned villas in a crackdown that lasted a week. The drive was launched from...

Qatar slams Israel’s closure of Al Aqsa gates 28 Aug 2015 - 01:18 am

Doha: Qatar has condemned Israeli closure of several gates of Al Aqsa Mosque for worshippers and allowing extremists and settlers to storm the...

Chadian cultural event discussed 28 Aug 2015 - 01:18 am

Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, Director-General, Katara, with Chadian Ambassador Abubakr Al Siddiq Chourouma. Doha: Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, Director-General,...

Uganda president meets new Qatar envoy 28 Aug 2015 - 01:17 am

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni received Qatari Non-Resident Ambassador Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al Abdullah who presented his credentials.

QNL’s ‘Back to School’ prepares children for new academic year 28 Aug 2015 - 01:16 am

Children and parents take part in ‘Back to School’ event, organised by Qatar National Library, a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science...

FIFA 2022: Construction chemicals market to grow at 13 percent 28 Aug 2015 - 01:14 am

DOHA: The market for construction chemicals in Qatar is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of (CAGR) of around 13...

SEC tells parents to ensure kids attend school on first day of new academic year 28 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

Khalifa Al Dirham, Director, Independent Schools Office, Supreme Education Council. DOHA: Qatar’s education authorities are taking seriously the issue of absenteeism in state-funded...

Qatar holds joint ‘Decisive Decision 11’ drill in Mongolia 28 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

Caption Minister of State for Defence Affairs and Cabinet Member H E Major General Hamad bin Ali Al Attiyah with other officers at...

$100m Qatar Katrina Fund benefits many 27 Aug 2015 - 01:20 am

Qatar-funded Pharmacy Pavilion named after the state at Katrina University. BY MOHAMMAD SHOEB DOHA: Ten years ago this week, Hurricane Katrina devastated the...