Qatar

‘You are the most valuable asset’ — is it true? 24 Jul 2016 - 02:11 am

By Sharoq AlMalki For decades, top executives and business managers have echoed the platitude “our employees are our most valuable assets.” It’s a...

Malabar Gold & Diamonds names winner 24 Jul 2016 - 02:08 am

Rakesh Wagh, first raffle draw winner of ‘Win up to 10 kilos of gold’ campaign by Malabar Gold & Diamonds, receives the prize...

Courts heard about 100,000 cases last year 24 Jul 2016 - 02:06 am

By Sanaullah Ataullah and Sidi Mohamed DOHA: The number of lawsuits heard by the courts in Qatar totalled 96,664 in 2015, according to...

Qatar fulfilled promises in Darfur: Official 24 Jul 2016 - 02:05 am

Khartoum: Tijani Sese, Chairman of Darfur Regional Authority (DRA), said Qatar has fulfilled its promises in the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur...

Mesaimeer Health Centre patient records go digital 24 Jul 2016 - 02:05 am

DOHA: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has implemented Clinical Information System (CIS) at Mesaimeer Health Centre. The corporation said it had completed all...

Young Qatari sprinter bags gold in Poland 24 Jul 2016 - 01:57 am

Qatari sprinter Abdalelah Haroun celebrates after winning the gold medal in the 400 metres final at AAF World U20 Championships 2016 held in...

Qatar committed to global peace & security: FM 23 Jul 2016 - 02:04 am

Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and other officials taking part in the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition...

Non-Resident Nepali Association forum begins 23 Jul 2016 - 02:01 am

FROM LEFT: Bigyan Raj Sharma, AIG, Nepal Police; Krishna Prasad Acharya, CEO, Employees Provident Fund; Dr Shesh Ghale, President, NRNA ICC; Satrughan Prasad...

Simple objects make STEM easy 23 Jul 2016 - 01:59 am

STEM education innovator and multi-awarded educator Thomas C Altman demonstrates the use of magic spring in teaching concepts across various fields and levels....

Civic inspection 23 Jul 2016 - 01:58 am

Al Rayyan Municipality conducted 813 inspection visits last month and registered 79 violations, destroyed 80 sheep and collected a total of QR130,100 in...

Over 1.28 million visited Qatar during Jan-May 23 Jul 2016 - 01:56 am

Souq Waqif (Photo: Abdul Basit) By Sachin Kumar DOHA: The total number of visitors to Qatar in the first five months of the...

Tyre warranty extended to one year 23 Jul 2016 - 01:55 am

Image for representation By Sidi Mohamed DOHA: The Qatar Standards and Specifications Authority has extended the warranty on tyres from six months to...

National anti-smoking plan 23 Jul 2016 - 01:55 am

DOHA: A team from the Ministry of Public Health and concerned authorities are working on a national anti-smoking programme to unify efforts of...

Qatar national anthem composer Al Obaidan dies 23 Jul 2016 - 01:38 am

Abdulaziz Nasser Al Obaidan Doha: Legendary Qatari composer and musician Abdulaziz Nasser Al Obaidan (pictured) died yesterday, at the age of 64, after...

Emir meets outgoing Cuban and Panama ambassadors 22 Jul 2016 - 07:41 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday met at Al Bahr Palace outgoing Cuban Ambassador Ernesto Daniel Plasencia Escalante. The...

Strong Qatar-Peru cultural ties top priority: Envoy 22 Jul 2016 - 07:36 am

Peru’s Ambassador to Qatar Julio Florian By Raynald C Rivera DOHA: Strengthening cultural cooperation between Qatar and Peru is a priority considering the...

Training pitches laid out at Al Rayyan Stadium 22 Jul 2016 - 07:35 am

DOHA: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has launched new, state-of-the-art training facilities for Al Rayyan Sports Club alongside Al Rayyan...

Govt steps in to curb fraud sale as green ACs arrive 22 Jul 2016 - 07:34 am

By Sanaullah Ataullah DOHA: As green ACs arrive, government has taken steps to ensure traders do not pass off conventional air conditioners as...