Qatar

80 percent calls non-emergency: Traffic official 31 Jul 2016 - 03:34 am

DOHA: The Emergency Services Section receives daily about 5,000 to 6,000 calls, 80 percent of which are non-emergency ones, said Col. Saeed Hassan...

92 erring food outlets shut in first 6 months 31 Jul 2016 - 03:33 am

One of the slaughterhouses visited by officials. By Sidi Mohamed DOHA: The Health Monitoring Section at Doha Municipality shut down 92 food outlets,...

Petrol prices to go up by 5 dirhams from tomorrow 31 Jul 2016 - 03:22 am

DOHA: Petrol prices will see a 5 dirhams rise from tomorrow, according to a new price list issued by the Ministry of Energy...

Six IKEA chocolate products recalled 30 Jul 2016 - 06:22 pm

Ministry of Economy and Commerce announced the recall of six of IKEA’s chocolate products for containing nuts and almonds The Ministry of Economy...

3 tonnes of dates sold on day one of Local Dates Festival; seedlings offered at very low price 30 Jul 2016 - 04:58 am

Minister of Municipality and Environment H E Mohamed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi visiting Al Mazrouah Yard. He was briefed by officials on its...

Sales at winter markets saw increase in 2015-2016 season; 2 more markets in coming season 30 Jul 2016 - 04:57 am

Yousef Al Khulaifi, Director, Department of Agricultural Affairs at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment By Sidi Mohamed DOHA: The Agricultural Affairs Department...

“Awareness Building against Militancy and Terrorism” at Bangladesh Embassy 30 Jul 2016 - 04:54 am

Ambassador of Bangladesh Ashud Ahmed (third right), with officials and other people at a special event on “Awareness Building against Militancy and Terrorism”,...

Ministry of Municipality and Environment has put up 244 garbage bins at 11 beaches 30 Jul 2016 - 04:52 am

The General Cleanliness Department at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment has put up 244 garbage bins at 11 beaches across the country....

55% dud cheque cases resolved 30 Jul 2016 - 04:51 am

DOHA: Fifty-five percent of cases of bounced cheques last year have been settled, Brig. Nasser Jaber Al Noaimi, Director, Capital Security Department, has...

Emir congratulates President of Peru 30 Jul 2016 - 04:47 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent a cable of congratulations to President of Peru, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski,...

Emir’s visits boost ties with Argentina, Colombia 30 Jul 2016 - 04:44 am

Buenos Aires: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday concluded a two-day official visit to Argentina. The Emir sent a...

Traffic diversion on part of Mesaieed Road from tomorrow 29 Jul 2016 - 05:10 pm

Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced that it will implement a traffic diversion on part of the northbound lanes of Mesaieed...

Crowds throng Local Dates Festival 2016 29 Jul 2016 - 05:06 pm

Yusuf Khalid Al Khulaifi, Director of Agriculture Affairs at Ministry of Municipality and Environment, during the opening of the ‘Local Dates Festival 2016’...

Mehmas wins Qatar Richmond Stakes 29 Jul 2016 - 05:03 pm

H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani with Frankie Dettori after the jockey guided Al Shaqab Racing’s Mehmas to a win in...

Ministry alert over ‘Aab’e Dubai’ drinking water 29 Jul 2016 - 04:58 pm

DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality and Environment has warned citizens and expatriates against using ‘Aab’e Dubai’ drinking water for allegedly containing a kind...

Over 90% ‘Made in Qatar’ expo space booked in Riyadh 29 Jul 2016 - 04:55 pm

DOHA: More than 90 percent of space for ‘Made In Qatar Exhibition 2016’ has been booked. For the first time, the exhibition will...

Rules for jet skis & water scooters 29 Jul 2016 - 04:51 pm

(Photo: Abdul Basit) DOHA: The Ministry of Interior has issued fresh rules for riding jet skis and water scooters. Many people like to...

Emir receives message from Swiss President 29 Jul 2016 - 04:50 pm

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a written message from President of Swiss Confederation Johann Schneider-Ammann on relations...