Qatar

WISE Learners’ Voice Programme begins 20 Jan 2016 - 02:15 am

The 2015-2016 WISE Learners’ Voice batch with WISE CEO Stavros Yiannouka, WISE team and session facilitators during the first residential session at Qatar...

Foggy weather likely again this morning 20 Jan 2016 - 02:14 am

Notwithstanding foggy conditions, fitness freaks doing their morning exercises at Aspire Zone early yesterday. Several parts of the country were engulfed in a...

QU holds first English language teaching forum 20 Jan 2016 - 02:13 am

Officials given a presentation at the conference. Doha: The Foundation Programme at Qatar University (FP-QU) held its first international conference on English language...

Indian troupe wows audience at Cultural Diversity Festival at Katara 20 Jan 2016 - 02:13 am

DOHA: The Aparajita and Troupe from India enthraled the audience with a collection of traditional Indian Bharatanatyam dances at the Cultural Diversity Festival...

Abu Issa Holding hosts cricket event 20 Jan 2016 - 02:12 am

Officials and participants at the event. Doha: The Finance Department at Abu Issa Holding organised a one-day cricket event at Qatar Cricket Ground...

Township for orphans on track 20 Jan 2016 - 02:11 am

Over 50 buildings have been completed in the township for orphans. DOHA: A township with necessary infrastructure being built in Turkey by a...

US mentors to back NU-Q students on research 20 Jan 2016 - 02:11 am

DOHA: Northwestern University in Qatar’s (NU-Q) undergraduates will benefit from significantly increased opportunities for independent research, according to a new agreement with the...

Ooredoo greets 3rd Arab Mobile Challenge winners 20 Jan 2016 - 02:10 am

Officials and winners at a ceremony in Algiers, Algeria. Doha: Ooredoo has congratulated the winners of the regional finals of the 3rd Arab...

QA video featuring FC Barcelona stars a big hit 20 Jan 2016 - 02:09 am

People watching Qatar Airways’ new safety video featuring FC Barcelona players Messi, Suarez, Neymar, Pique, Rakitic and Mascherano. DOHA: Qatar Airways’ new safety...

AJ+ comes to big screen with Apple TV launch 20 Jan 2016 - 02:08 am

Doha: AJ+ has launched a new digital experience on Apple TV. This marks its first step in making content available through an app...

Ministry of Culture to take part in Cairo International Book Fair 20 Jan 2016 - 02:08 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage has announced its participation in the 47th Cairo International Book Fair which will take place...

UK seeks partnership with Qatari NGOs in Syria 20 Jan 2016 - 02:02 am

Desmond Swayne, British Minister of State at the Department for International Development, speaking to The Peninsula. By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: A senior British...

Metrash users can have proxies now 20 Jan 2016 - 01:53 am

DOHA: A Metrash user can now have a trusted family member or personal secretary who can use this Ministry of Interior service on...

HDC, HOG Qatar donate to Qatar Cancer Society 19 Jan 2016 - 06:32 pm

HDC in collaboration with HOG Qatar Chapter made a donation to Qatar Cancer Society during an event held at the Urban Jazz Kitchen.

Street 1 in Industrial Area to be closed partially for six months 19 Jan 2016 - 06:23 pm

Doha:The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced that a partial closure will be implemented on Street 1 in Industrial Area. One lane in each...

113 accidents on Qatar roads due to heavy fog in the morning 19 Jan 2016 - 03:02 pm

Doha: More than a hundred accidents were reported from all around Qatar this morning. Heavy fog and non-adherence of traffic rules that should...

Burst of colours at Katara: Melting pot of culture & Art 19 Jan 2016 - 02:53 pm

Katara provides an eclectic mix of expos for art lovers in Doha opening four exhibitions including “Georgian Living Heritage”, “Urban Weavings”, ‘My identity...

Economy Ministry recalls Subaru Impreza, Forester models 19 Jan 2016 - 11:02 am

Subaru Impreza 2014 Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in collaboration with Mannai Trading Company the agent of Subaru Impreza cars, announced...