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Qatar condemns car bomb blast in Istanbul 07 Jun 2016 - 11:24 am

Forensic experts (L) and firefighters stand beside a Turkish police bus which was targeted in a bomb attack in a central Istanbul district, ...

Over 2,000 workers break fast at Iftar tent in Industrial Area 07 Jun 2016 - 01:28 am

Part of B-Ring Road blocked as motorists rush home for Iftar on the first day of Ramadan yesterday. Pic: Abdul B / The...

Charities join hands 07 Jun 2016 - 01:25 am

FROM LEFT: Ali Al Suwaidi, Director-General, Eid Charity; Yousef Ahmad Al Kuwari, CEO, QC; and Dr. Ayed bin Dabssan Al Qahtani, Chairman, Board...

Emir and Father Emir receive well-wishers 07 Jun 2016 - 01:17 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Father Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani received scores of...

Qatar Foundation begins Ramadan events in Education City 07 Jun 2016 - 01:15 am

QF begins Ramadan events in Education City Doha: Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) is hosting activities within Education City...

Jumbo begins Ramadan promotion 07 Jun 2016 - 01:14 am

Jumbo Electronics promotion covers top brands. Doha: Jumbo Electronics has special offers on its electronics and appliances this Ramadan. The brands include LG,...

Msheireb Mosque opens 07 Jun 2016 - 01:12 am

Msheireb Mosque in the heritage quarter of Msheireb Downtown Doha. DOHA: Msheireb Mosque in the heritage quarter of Msheireb Downtown Doha is open...

Heya show to return in October 07 Jun 2016 - 01:11 am

Traditional Arabic attire at one of the sections of the recently concluded exhibition. Doha: After five days of fashion shows, workshops and discussions...

First energy-saving AC arrives; New standards for home appliances from January 1 07 Jun 2016 - 01:09 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality and Environment yesterday marked the arrival of the first energy-saving air conditioner in Qatar, ahead of the July...

Emir greets King of Sweden 07 Jun 2016 - 01:08 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden on...

Take a tour of HIA on Google Street View 07 Jun 2016 - 01:07 am

Photo credit: @HIAQatar DOHA: You can now have a 360-degree view of Hamad International Airport (HIA) without going inside. The 600,000 square metre...

Bottled drinks lose fizz; fruits and fresh juices are in 07 Jun 2016 - 01:05 am

By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: More people prefer healthy food during Ramadan, as the jump in demand for most food items — especially fruits...

Emir condoles with Yemeni President 07 Jun 2016 - 01:05 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent a cable of condolences to Yemeni President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi on...

Five erring food outlets shut down 07 Jun 2016 - 01:00 am

DOHA: The Health Monitoring Section at Doha Municipality has shut down five food outlets for selling food unfit for human consumption. The closure...

QIA buys office tower in Singapore for S$3.4bn 07 Jun 2016 - 01:00 am

Doha: Qatar Investment Authority agreed to buy BlackRock Inc’s Asia Square Tower 1 for S$3.4bn in the biggest office transaction in Singapore. Qatar...

Number of hotels likely to double 07 Jun 2016 - 12:56 am

By Sachin Kumar DOHA: Qatar’s hospitality sector is expected to boom with the number of hotels rising sharply in the coming years, say...

Qatar Airways takes Iftar tradition to new heights 07 Jun 2016 - 12:55 am

DOHA: Qatar Airways (QA) will continue its Ramadan tradition of offering travellers a delicious and healthy Iftar meal box featuring nutritious snacks, inspired...

HMC sets up hotline to provide fasting advice for diabetics 07 Jun 2016 - 12:54 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has introduced a phone-based emergency service for individuals with diabetes to seek medical advice related to fasting. The...