Reporter/ Fazeena Saleem

Registered organ donors in Qatar increase by 31% 18 Jun 2021 - 11:44 am

The number of registered organ donors in the country has reached more than 452,000 showing an increase of around 31% within two years....

PHCC laboratories join elite group of global labs 13 Jun 2021 - 08:33 am

Doha: With a recent coveted accreditation, Primary Health Care Corporation’s (PHCC) laboratories have become one of the world’s largest group of network laboratories...

M F Husain’s final artwork boosts Qatar’s global art profile 10 Jun 2021 - 08:57 am

The installation of ‘Seeroo fi al ardh’ – the final work of the late acclaimed artist Maqbool Fida Husain – in Qatar Foundation...

QF remembers M F Husain with special event and premiere of documentary 10 Jun 2021 - 08:54 am

In celebration of the legendary Indian artist Maqbool Fida Husain, a short documentary film that shares the story of his life and work...

Around 7,500 Sri Lankans repatriated from Doha to Colombo during pandemic 03 Jun 2021 - 08:59 am

Doha: In close coordination with the Sri Lankan Embassy in Doha, the SriLankan Airlines has repatriated high number of passengers back home. Around...

Envoy lauds ties with Qatar as Italy celebrates National Day 03 Jun 2021 - 08:38 am

Doha: The strong bilateral ties between Qatar and Italy were highlighted during Italy’s 75th Italian National Day celebrations held in Doha yesterday. The...

11 special clinics at health centres help smokers quit: PHCC 29 May 2021 - 05:36 pm

Doha: As part of its strategic plan to offer smoking cessation services across Qatar, Primary Health care Corporation (PHCC) has established clinics at...

QF graduates aspire as architects of change 28 May 2021 - 12:16 pm

Over the past 25 years, Qatar has provided endless possibilities for learners, researchers and innovators among others by helping them become change-makers. Across...

Sheikha Moza lauds QF graduates for excellence 28 May 2021 - 09:34 am

H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, has lauded the graduates from Education City for their achievements despite the challenges...

QF’s HBKU passes milestone of 1,000 graduates during virtual graduation ceremony 25 May 2021 - 08:17 am

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation, celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2020 and 2021 yesterday, and the...

QF’s AI project helps detect ‘disinformation’ 24 May 2021 - 08:18 am

Doha: At present the World Health Organization’s main concern is fighting the pandemic, but then its secondary concern is fighting disinformation. It has...

Qatar's campaign nears one million fully vaccinated people 21 May 2021 - 10:33 am

With recent expansions to the COVID-19 vaccination programme implemented by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Qatar is likely to reach the one...

People over 30 now eligible for Covid-19 vaccine: MOPH 19 May 2021 - 08:11 am

Doha: The age threshold for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility will be lowered to 30 years from today. The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in...

HMC ambulances transported over 2,100 patients during Eid 17 May 2021 - 08:15 am

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)’s Ambulance Service has continued to provide smooth and hassle-free services during Eid holidays. The Ambulance Service attended to...

No critical emergency cases reported during Eid 16 May 2021 - 09:23 am

Doha: At least 1,144 patients were treated at the Hamad Medical Corporation’s main Emergency Department at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) during the first...

Public urged to seek treatment for non-urgent cases at health centres 14 May 2021 - 11:51 am

Health authorities have encouraged the public to differentiate between emergency and non-urgent conditions while the seeking health services, especially during Eid Al Fitr...

COVID-19 cases drop below 300 for first time since January 14 May 2021 - 09:54 am

In a positive development, new daily COVID-19 cases reported in the country have dropped below 300 for the first time since end of...

Public urged to follow precautions during Eid celebrations 13 May 2021 - 06:50 am

Eid Al Fitr celebrations begin today amid COVID-19 restrictions in the country. The Government Communications Office (GCO) and the Ministry of Public Health...