Qatar

Modi’s visit the beginning of a change: Menon 08 Jun 2016 - 12:07 am

Doha: Expatriate entrepreneur and Sun International Trading and Transports Managing Director Padma Shri Dr. Sundar Menon said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit...

Ministry of Awqaf opens ten new mosques 07 Jun 2016 - 04:53 pm

Doha: The Department of Mosques at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has opened ten new mosques that can accommodate more than...

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...