Qatar

Arab League Street stretch to be closed 02 Nov 2016 - 11:35 pm

The Public Works Authority announced that it will close the first 400 metres of Arab League Street heading north (to Al Kheesa) from...

Qatar Airways in code share agreement with Air Botswana 02 Nov 2016 - 11:33 pm

Qatar Airways yesterday announced a code share partnership with Air Botswana, offering Qatar Airways travellers enhanced access to three key destinations in Botswana,...

ibq turns 60; launches new brand campaign 02 Nov 2016 - 11:31 pm

International Bank of Qatar (ibq) celebrated its 60th anniversary on Tuesday, during a Gala Dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel Doha, in presence...

RAF sets up orphanage for 375 kids in India 02 Nov 2016 - 06:40 pm

Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF) has built an orphanage with a capacity to house 375 children in Yamuna Nagar...

Deals worth QR260m at Milipol Qatar 02 Nov 2016 - 06:40 pm

Milipol Qatar 2016 committee yesterday announced signing of 11 deals worth a total of over QR260m for different Departments of the Ministry of...

Humanitarian institute opens today 02 Nov 2016 - 06:39 pm

Under the Patronage of HE Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies at Doha Institute...

District Cooling conference kicks off 02 Nov 2016 - 06:36 pm

BRINGING in some of the key players in district cooling sector, the eighth Annual Middle East District Cooling Conference kicked off at City...

Initiative to promote breastfeeding 02 Nov 2016 - 06:35 pm

In a major initiative to promote breastfeeding, the Ministry of Public Health is preparing to implement the ‘Baby Friendly Initiative,’ (BFHI) in all...

New insulin for diabetics guards against hypoglycaemia 02 Nov 2016 - 06:28 pm

A new flexible type of basal insulin for people with diabetes is now available in Qatar. The insulin, Tresiba, provides a longer duration...

Arab swords slice through history at Milipol Qatar 02 Nov 2016 - 05:37 pm

Despite the display of hundreds of ultra-sophisticated defence products at Milipol Qatar, traditional Arab swords are still shining brilliantly attracting both locals and...

Roxy Cinemas with 5 screens open doors at B-Square mall 02 Nov 2016 - 12:47 pm

Doha: There is a new destination for movie buffs in Qatar. Roxy Cinemas opened its doors at the B-Square Mall at Thumama, off...

Emir: Economy remains robust despite oil slump 02 Nov 2016 - 07:03 am

The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said yesterday that Qatar is determined to proceed with its development plans, despite...

Emir receives condolences 02 Nov 2016 - 06:57 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani with Sheikh Suroor...

1.8m, more than 85 percent of expatriate workers covered by Wage Protection System 02 Nov 2016 - 06:41 am

More than 85 percent of expatriate workers - 1.8m - are now receiving their monthly salaries via bank transfer following the implementation of...

Emir meets Turkish FM 02 Nov 2016 - 06:38 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu at the Emiri Diwan yesterday. During the meeting,...

Qatar and Tunisian ministers meet 02 Nov 2016 - 06:37 am

Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Dr Mohammed bin Abdul Wahed Al Hammadi yesterday met Tunisian Minister of Higher Education and...

Emir greets Bouteflika 02 Nov 2016 - 06:36 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria...

Social Development Center unveils new logo 02 Nov 2016 - 06:30 am

The Social Development Center, member of Qatar Foundation for Social Action, yesterday unveiled its new logo, entitled ‘Nama’, at Qatar National Conventional Center...