Qatar

Pratt & Whitney engines not adequately tested: Qatar Airways 09 Mar 2016 - 02:47 pm

BERLIN: The head of Qatar Airways renewed pressure on U.S. engine maker Pratt & Whitney on Wednesday, saying engines for its Airbus A320neo...

Rain lashes Doha 09 Mar 2016 - 12:35 pm

Street lights along Ras Abubboud Express. Picture by Abdul Basit Doha: Qatar Meteorological Department had predicted scattered rains with high winds and thunder...

Rain accompanied by thunder, lightning and hail greet Dohaites 09 Mar 2016 - 09:10 am

Early morning in Doha. Picture by Niaz Doha: Qatar Meteorological Department had predicted scattered rains with high winds and thunder in some areas...

Qatari–French Women Network unveiled 09 Mar 2016 - 04:48 am

French Ambassador Eric Chevallier and some of the participants pose for a group photo during the launch of ‘Qatari–French Women Network at his...

Es’hailSat attends CABSAT expo in Dubai 09 Mar 2016 - 04:46 am

Doha: Es’hailSat, Qatar Satellite Company, is participating in the annual CABSAT exhibition in Dubai, the leading platform for the broadcast, content delivery, digital...

Rodent control drive continues in Doha 09 Mar 2016 - 04:06 am

DOHA: The city’s municipality launched a rodent control drive on January 3, while last month it received 91 requests to fight rodents and...

Rains lash Qatar, more forecast today 09 Mar 2016 - 04:05 am

DOHA: It rained in some parts of the city and several areas of the country, especially the central areas, for the second successive...

QA to unveil new stand concept at ITB Berlin today 09 Mar 2016 - 04:01 am

DOHA: Qatar Airways (QA), will ceremoniously unveil its redesigned exhibition stand today, the first day of ITB Berlin 2016, the world’s largest travel...

Filmmakers urged to focus on smart marketing 09 Mar 2016 - 04:00 am

Industry experts at a working breakfast at the event. DOHA: Film industry experts told emerging filmmakers to pursue artistic vision but also focus...

Vodafone marks International Women’s Day with week-long programmes 09 Mar 2016 - 03:59 am

The Peninsula The Peninsula Some of the female staff of Vodafone Qatar at an event. Doha: Vodafone Qatar is marking International Women’s Day,...

Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase shares her spiritual and philosophical journey 09 Mar 2016 - 03:55 am

DOHA: Award-winning Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase (pictured) shared her spiritual and philosophical journey into her life and outlook as she highlighted her experiences...

Greek envoy visits The Peninsula 09 Mar 2016 - 03:02 am

Greek Ambassador to Qatar Ioannis Metaxas presents a book New Acropolis Museum to Dr Khalid Al-Shafi, Acting Editor-in-Chief, The Peninsula, in the latter’s...

China art expo from Monday 09 Mar 2016 - 03:01 am

Artist Liu Wei’s studio assistants and art handlers installing Big Dog at Qatar Museums Gallery Al Riwaq. DOHA: A major exhibition ‘What About...

QRCS initiative to benefit 25,000 workers 09 Mar 2016 - 03:00 am

Workers line up for meals at one of the locations in the country. DOHA: The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has distributed 10,000...

QU student leadership forum on March 26 09 Mar 2016 - 02:59 am

Officials at the press conference. DOHA: Qatar University (QU) Student Affairs Sector has launched its upcoming student leadership conference ‘Taqadam: Tanmeea, Enjaz, Qiaadah’....

QNRF sponsors biomedical researchers’ meet 09 Mar 2016 - 02:58 am

Participants listening to one of the speakers at the conference. DOHA: Leading biomedical researchers based in Qatar, the Middle East and North Africa...

Qatar marks International Women’s Day with event 09 Mar 2016 - 02:56 am

DOHA: Qatar marked International Women’s Day yesterday with a slew of activities including seminars and community gatherings to recognize the achievements of women...

New policy on scholarships announced 09 Mar 2016 - 02:45 am

By Mobin Pandit & Sanaullah Ataullah DOHA: Qatar has modified its scholarship policy for undergraduate studies for its nationals and linked the policy...