Reporter/ Sanaullah Ataullah

Unesco lauds Qatar for protecting cultural heritage 10 May 2018 - 11:07 am

DOHA: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) has lauded Qatar for making remarkable investments in protecting cultural heritage in the...

Maximum working hours of domestic workers shall not exceed 10 hours 08 May 2018 - 12:33 am

DOHA: The working hours for domestic workers including driver, governess, cook, gardener and workers in a similar occupation are eight hours plus two...

Misuse of parking in mosque premises declines by 70% 05 May 2018 - 11:02 am

DOHA: Misuse of mosques’ parking has declined about 70 percent due to an initiative launched by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs...

Home-based businesses push Qatar to self-sufficiency 03 May 2018 - 09:11 am

DOHA: The number of home-based businesses has increased sharply in the country showing that Qatar is progressing fast in the field of self-sufficiency....

Qatar sets best standards for welfare of workers 02 May 2018 - 08:20 am

DOHA: Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs, H E Dr Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi has said that Qatar...

Massive crackdown on food outlets ahead of Ramadan 01 May 2018 - 09:24 am

DOHA: Municipal inspectors armed with advanced gadgets for booking violations have launched a massive crackdown on eateries, outlets serving special Arab dishes, cafeteria,...

Manateq perfect logistics facility: Ecuador business team 27 Apr 2018 - 06:11 am

DOHA: The visiting delegation of businessmen from Ecuador has found Manateq, the sophisticated logistic area of Qatar, prefect to keep their perishable food...

Qatari laws to match global standards: NHRC 26 Apr 2018 - 08:44 am

DOHA: The Qatari laws have sought compliance with international labor standards, and labor legislation continues to improve, said Sultan Hassan Al Jamali, Assistant...

Ministry of Awqaf readies about 1,200 mosques for Ramadan 25 Apr 2018 - 09:15 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has readied about 1,200 mosques across the country to receive the worshipers during upcoming holy...

QIC launches unique health insurance for all at affordable price 24 Apr 2018 - 09:07 am

DOHA: Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) announced yesterday the launch of a unique health insurance product -- QIC Anaya, a first-of-its kind product in...

Ecuador plans to set up distribution hub at Hamad Port 24 Apr 2018 - 08:58 am

DOHA: With an ambitious plan to set up a hub at Hamad Port to distribute food products in Qatar and across the region,...

Kahramaa honours winners of Tarsheed competitions 19 Apr 2018 - 11:00 am

DOHA: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) felicitated those winners (individual and corporate) who were selected under various categories against the entries...

Tarsheed initiative helps save QR5bn 19 Apr 2018 - 08:08 am

DOHA: The National Program for Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed) run by Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) helped save QR5bn during...

MME launches initiative to turn organic waste into fertiliser 18 Apr 2018 - 12:36 pm

DOHA: Ministry of Municipality and Environment, represented by the Public Parks Department, launched a nationwide initiative at Al Khor Park yesterday to turn...

MME to provide first-aid training to employees 16 Apr 2018 - 09:10 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality and Environment, represented by the Municipal and Environmental Studies Center, has launched the second phase programme to provide...

Over 1.5 million gallons of rainwater removed 15 Apr 2018 - 08:57 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality and Environment represented by the Joint Rainfall Emergency Committee removed over 1.5 million gallons of rainwater from several...

QGBC campaign helps reduce paper consumption 13 Apr 2018 - 01:34 am

DOHA: Amid rising awareness and opening of waste recycling units in the country, the number of participants in ‘No Paper Day Qatar’ 2018...

Occupational Safety & Health Conference on April 28 12 Apr 2018 - 08:11 am

DOHA: Giving top priority to the health and safety of workers, the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs has announced the...