Qatar

QRCS provided $5.5m projects for Iraqis & Syrian refugees in 2 years 10 Apr 2016 - 04:34 am

A Qatar Red Crescent Society volunteer works on bricks for a water and sewerage network. Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has provided...

Fifth Arab Future Cities Summit 2016 to open tomorrow 10 Apr 2016 - 04:34 am

DOHA: Minister of Transport and Communications H E Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti will inaugurate the fifth Arab Future Cities Summit 2016 tomorrow....

More data plan choices for Ooredoo customers 10 Apr 2016 - 04:33 am

Doha: As part of its ongoing efforts to improve data options for everyone in Qatar, Ooredoo has launched a new campaign promoting its...

Qatar reiterates rejection of violent extremism and terrorism 10 Apr 2016 - 04:33 am

Geneva: Qatar has reiterated its firm stance rejecting violent extremism and terrorism in all their forms and whatever their motives. The state also...

Polish artists wow music fans at Katara 10 Apr 2016 - 04:32 am

Doha: Music fans in Qatar were in for a special treat as Polish band ‘Marcin Wyrostek’ and Tango Corazon’ started their week-long performance...

Hand hygiene workshop today 10 Apr 2016 - 04:32 am

DOHA: A training workshop on hand hygiene will begin today. The two-day event is organised by the Ministry of Public Health, in collaboration...

Filipinos in Qatar vote on Day of Valour 10 Apr 2016 - 04:29 am

Philippine Ambassador Wilfredo C Santos (left) at the Philippine Overseas Absentee Voting at Philippine Embassy in Doha yesterday. Pic: Kammutty/The Peninsula By Raynald...

New HMC imaging equipment can also plug hole in the heart 10 Apr 2016 - 04:27 am

By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has introduced a new technology which can take pictures and simultaneously intervene in the brain,...

HIA to become ‘smart airport’ 10 Apr 2016 - 04:22 am

Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani and Minister of Transport and Communications H E...

Auto dealers start slashing service charges 10 Apr 2016 - 04:18 am

By Mohamed Iqbal DOHA: Automobile dealers have started reducing maintenance charges to win customers, responding to a recent government move allowing vehicle owners...

Qatar to set up Anti-Corruption Centre branch in Dakar 09 Apr 2016 - 02:52 am

Qatar’s Attorney General H E Dr Ali bin Fetais Al Marri and Senegal’s Minister of Justice Sidiki Kaba signing the agreement in Dakar....

Polish band performs at Katara 09 Apr 2016 - 02:50 am

Polish band ‘Marcin Wyrostek and Tango Corazon’ performing at Katara Esplanade, yesterday. The event was jointly organised by Katara and the Embassy of...

Kids enjoy fun rides at Souq Waqif 09 Apr 2016 - 02:47 am

Visitors at the Souq Waqif Festival enjoying fun rides and other activities. The 15-day celebration will run until April 18. Pic: Baher Amin/The...

HMC nursing services get international accreditation 09 Apr 2016 - 02:46 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) nursing services at all hospitals were simultaneously accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI). “Nursing is part of...

Qatar submits instrument of ratification on TRIPS agreement 09 Apr 2016 - 02:45 am

Geneva: Qatar has submitted its instrument of ratification for Amendment of the intellectual property (TRIPS) Agreement Protocol , which was approved in Geneva...

QC implemented 1,753 projects in Aceh over a decade 09 Apr 2016 - 02:45 am

By Sanaullah Ataullah DOHA: Qatar Charity has implemented 1,753 income-generating projects over the past decade for poor people in Aceh region of Indonesia,...

Young Qatari entrepreneur to launch Niya Yoga studio 09 Apr 2016 - 02:44 am

DOHA: A new yoga studio and holistic healing centre is set to open in Doha soon. Jawaher Al Fardan, a young Qatari entrepreneur...