Qatar

Taqaddam programme launched to develop school kids’ life skills 28 Mar 2016 - 02:20 am

Schoolchildren attending an activity as part of the initiative. DOHA: The British Council, in partnership with HSBC Bank Middle East and the Ministry...

QA signs wildlife transport industry declaration 28 Mar 2016 - 02:19 am

Officials and aviation industry leaders at the declaration signing ceremony in London. DOHA: Qatar Airways (QA) has signed the United for Wildlife Transport...

Qatar Executive takes delivery of second Gulfstream G650ER 28 Mar 2016 - 02:18 am

The spacious state-of-the-art aircraft has a two-cabin configuration and seats up to 13 passengers. DOHA: Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of...

RAF helps Syrian displaced families 28 Mar 2016 - 02:17 am

A displaced family at their stationery shop funded by RAF. DOHA: Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF) is funding small...

General Authority of Customs launches Disaster Recovery Site 28 Mar 2016 - 02:16 am

DOHA: The General Authority of Customs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and Communications and an IT company, has launched a Disaster...

Ministry signs MoU with QU on scholarships and training 28 Mar 2016 - 02:15 am

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with Qatar University (QU) on scholarship and training programmes for...

HMC’s paediatric services certified with Gold Seal of Approval in healthcare by JCI 28 Mar 2016 - 02:15 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) paediatric services has been certified with a Gold Seal of Approval in healthcare from the internationally-renowned and independent...

Unstable weather again likely from today 28 Mar 2016 - 02:14 am

DOHA: A fresh spell of unstable weather is expected in the country from later today and may last until the end of the...

QIFF marks Qatar-China 2016 Year of Culture with a special zone 28 Mar 2016 - 02:14 am

DOHA: Chinese food lovers have been enjoying Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) with a special zone celebrating the Qatar-China 2016 Year of Culture. ...

Ooredoo sponsors online security forum for kids 28 Mar 2016 - 02:14 am

Doha: Ooredoo will support the first online security forum for children, in partnership with Al Fursan Centre for Training and Consultations. The conference...

Premier visits East-West Corridor project 28 Mar 2016 - 02:10 am

Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani at the East-West Corridor construction site. DOHA: Prime...

Archaeologists trained in Stone Age tool and weapon making 28 Mar 2016 - 02:08 am

Some of the participants at the programme. By Raynald Rivera DOHA: Qatar Museums yesterday opened a training programme for GCC archaeologists on the...

AC importers and dealers hope for deadline extension 28 Mar 2016 - 02:05 am

By Mohammed Iqbal and Sanaullah Ataullah DOHA: Importers and dealers are gearing up for the proposed ban on conventional ACs which is expected...

Slashed roaming rates from April 1 28 Mar 2016 - 01:56 am

By Mobin Pandit DOHA: Local telecom service providers Ooredoo and Vodafone will charge reduced roaming rates within GCC states from April 1. Qatar’s...

CyberKnife treatment to benefit dozens 28 Mar 2016 - 01:51 am

By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: The CyberKnife treatment facility at the National Centre for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR) of the Hamad Medical Corporation...