Qatar

Nominations are open for third ORYX GTL Student Awards 2016 23 Dec 2015 - 01:57 am

DOHA: Nominations are open for the third ORYX GTL Student Awards 2016, which recognise outstanding individuals and future thought leaders instrumental in the...

QF to launch Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press 23 Dec 2015 - 01:56 am

DOHA: Following a seven-year partnership with Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Qatar Foundation (QF) is to launch its own publishing house called Hamad Bin Khalifa...

Mannai Air Travel joins Nojoom 23 Dec 2015 - 01:56 am

doha: Ooredoo yesterday added the popular travel agency, Mannai Air Travel as the newest earning partner for its multi award-winning Nojoom Rewards Programme,...

Ashghal plans 160 footbridges 23 Dec 2015 - 01:56 am

DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) plans to build 160 footbridges all over the country to ensure pedestrians’ safety. Yusuf Al Emadi, Head...

Industrial Area being developed in 7 phases 23 Dec 2015 - 01:47 am

DOHA: The Industrial Area on the outskirts of the city is being developed in seven phases, says the Public Works Authority. Ashghal said...

SEC to vet books at Independent school libraries 23 Dec 2015 - 01:46 am

DOHA: The Supreme Education Council (SEC) has decided to assess all books and study material at Independent school libraries (education resource centres) to...

Qatar participates in Arab ministerial forum on housing and Urban 22 Dec 2015 - 06:58 pm

Cairo: The State of Qatar has participated in the First Arab Ministerial Forum on Housing and Urban Development and the 32nd session of...

Unstable weather, rains predicted for weekend 22 Dec 2015 - 03:57 pm

DOHA: Weather charts indicate that the country will be affected by unstable weather due to the passage of a low pressure system in...

QRCS provides health care, shelter for Syrians in Eastern Ghouta, Idlib 22 Dec 2015 - 03:39 pm

16 health centers provide 24/7 services Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is supporting the health care sector in Syria and is trying...

GCC states condemn abduction of Qatari citizens in Southern Iraq 22 Dec 2015 - 12:44 pm

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council member states said they are following with great concern the abduction of a number of Qatari citizens in...

Ministry of Economy recalls 2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 22 Dec 2015 - 12:41 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has announced the recall of 2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, due to defect of horn and backlight base...

Conference in Emergency Medicine and Public Health to be held in January 22 Dec 2015 - 10:37 am

Officials announcing the event at the press conference. (pic: Salim Matramkot) By Fazeena Salim Doha: A first of its kind in GCC, International...

Over 2,000 students take training in positive road behaviours 22 Dec 2015 - 02:39 am

Students undergo coaching at the event. DOHA: Over 2,000 students from schools across Qatar have received comprehensive training about positive road behaviours at...

Customs inspectors seize over 12kg of marijuana 22 Dec 2015 - 02:39 am

DOHA: Two inspectors of General Authority of Customs have been honoured for seizing over 12kg of marijuana at Hamad International Airport. The marijuana...

NCCCR first outside US to offer electronic chemotherapy 22 Dec 2015 - 02:38 am

DOHA: The National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR) has become the first hospital outside the US to implement an electronic system...

Call to amend family law as divorces rise 22 Dec 2015 - 02:36 am

Officials at the event. DOHA: Amid an increasing rate of divorce in Qatar, sections of legal practitioners are calling for a revision of...

Vodafone Qatar wins Best CSR Initiative Award 22 Dec 2015 - 02:36 am

Participants at the event. Doha: Vodafone Qatar was recognised with the Best CSR Initiative Award at the third Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility...