Qatar

QIC launches insurance cover for off-road driving 28 Jan 2016 - 02:30 am

Doha: Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) is the official insurer of Qatar Motor Show, which opened here yesterday. At the Motor Show, QIC will...

Qatar retains least corrupt country rank in Arab world 28 Jan 2016 - 02:28 am

DOHA: Qatar retained its position as the least corrupt country in the Arab world and raised its ranking by an impressive four points...

HIA to sponsor German club Bayern Munich 28 Jan 2016 - 02:20 am

Akbar Al Baker (second right), Group Chief Executive, Qatar Airways, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (right), Chairman, Executive Board of FC Bayern Munich and Eng Badr...

Qatar’s first concept car design unveiled at Qatar Motor Show 28 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Doha: Qatar’s first concept car was unveiled during the opening ceremony of the Qatar Motor Show 2016 being held at the Doha Exhibition...

The New Ministers and Ministries in Qatar Cabinet 27 Jan 2016 - 06:09 pm

The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued the Emiri Decree N0 1 0f 2016, amending the formation of the...

New Ministers take oath before HH the Emir 27 Jan 2016 - 12:16 pm

The new ministers took the oath at the Emiri Diwan Doha: Their Excellencies the new ministers appointed by the Emiri Order No. 1...

Emir reshuffles cabinet; many ministries merged 27 Jan 2016 - 11:47 am

Doha: The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has reshuffled the council of ministers. Some of the ministries are merged....

What happens if you misplace identity card while abroad 27 Jan 2016 - 10:39 am

Doha: After the authorities have stopped sticking resident visa on passports, the identity card has become the proof of identity of expatriates and...

Discount permits of 3 outlets revoked 27 Jan 2016 - 03:12 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has revoked the discount permits of three shopping outlets and imposed fines of QR5,000 on each...

PHCC reiterates call for bowel and breast cancer screenings 27 Jan 2016 - 03:11 am

DOHA: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has reiterated its call for men and women aged 50 and above to undergo bowel cancer...

Ooredoo offers fastest fibre speeds in Qatar 27 Jan 2016 - 03:10 am

Doha: Ooredoo has launched a major speed upgrade for fibre customers, boosting its top-level packages to deliver the fastest fibre speeds in Qatar...

Qatar Motor Show 2016 opens tomorrow at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre 27 Jan 2016 - 03:08 am

DOHA: Global automotive brands will reveal their latest models at Qatar Motor Show 2016 which opens tomorrow at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre...

Two new public art installations at HIA 27 Jan 2016 - 03:07 am

The ‘Arctic Nurseries of El Dorado’ by British artist Marc Quinn at Hamad International Airport. DOHA: Qatar Museums (QM) and Hamad International Airport...

55 artists adorn Katara walls with paintings 27 Jan 2016 - 03:05 am

One of the murals created by an artist. DOHA: Some 55 artists are adorning the walls within Katara with a variety of paintings...

WCM-Q cholesterol research named one of the most significant in 2015 27 Jan 2016 - 03:04 am

The research team in the laboratory. Doha: Research involving Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q) into how the body metabolises fat and cholesterol...

QA honours fire safety poster contest winners 27 Jan 2016 - 03:02 am

Officials with winners from various age groups at Qatar Airways’ main offices in Doha. DOHA: Qatar Airways (QA) crowned the winners of a...

QC: QR18m for Syrian refugees 27 Jan 2016 - 03:01 am

Participants at the conference. DOHA: Qatar Charity (QC) has allocated QR18m for humanitarian projects to support Syrian refugees in Lebanon. The fund will...

Indian mission marks 67th Republic Day 27 Jan 2016 - 02:55 am

Ambassador Sanjiv Arora addressing community members after hoisting the national flag at the embassy. Pic: Beher / The Peninsula DOHA: Indian expatriates in...