Qatar

Winter farmers’ markets to open on Thursday 17 Oct 2016 - 01:30 am

DOHA: The fifth winter vegetable farmers’ markets 2016/2017 season selling locally produced vegetables will open on Thursday, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment...

HMC recommends early detection of osteoporosis 17 Oct 2016 - 01:29 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) recommends that all women above the age of 65 and men above 70 are screened for osteoporosis as...

Car showroom closed for flouting rules 17 Oct 2016 - 01:29 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has closed a car showroom in the New Doha area for a month for importing and...

Safari Mall to celebrate 6th anniversary 17 Oct 2016 - 01:06 am

Doha: Renowned shopping centre Safari Mall is gearing up to celebrate its 6th anniversary, showcasing never before seen promotions, offers and prizes. Safari...

Joyalukkas’ Dazzling Diwali promotion 17 Oct 2016 - 01:06 am

Doha: Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most important celebrations for the Indian community around the world. Many rituals and...

GMC Envoy models recalled 17 Oct 2016 - 01:05 am

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in cooperation with Al Mannai Company, GMC cars’ dealer in Qatar, has recalled 2006-2007 models of...

QRCS starts health projects worth QR8.33m in Gaza 17 Oct 2016 - 01:04 am

DOHA: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a set of health projects in Gaza worth QR8.33m, that involves medical education programme and...

Inflation rises 2.6% in Sept 17 Oct 2016 - 12:24 am

DOHA: Inflation in Qatar jumped 2.6 percent in September this year compared to same month last year mainly pushed by rise in the...

QRCS slams bombardment of Latamneh health center in Syria 16 Oct 2016 - 04:13 pm

Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) strongly condemns today's airstrike that targeted the civilian area of Latamneh in northern Hama countryside, where one of...

KidzMondo partners with Palmera 16 Oct 2016 - 10:41 am

DOHA: KidzMondo Doha has partnered with Palmera Landscapes to introduce the theme park’s visitors to the art and science of botany and plant...

Plan to speed up issuance of building licences 16 Oct 2016 - 10:31 am

DOHA: Ministry of Municipality and Environment has linked its various departments and has taken some other measures to speed up the issuance of...

Al Kawari stresses deep Chinese-Arab ties 16 Oct 2016 - 10:27 am

Beijing: H E Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari, Cultural Adviser at the Emiri Diwan and Qatar’s candidate for the post of Director-General...

Sharp drop in Hepatitis C cases: Official 16 Oct 2016 - 10:21 am

DOHA: Prevalence of Hepatitis C in Qatar has dropped from two percent to 0.8 percent and globally the country has the lowest incidence...

Chairman of Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs Sheikh Thani honoured 16 Oct 2016 - 10:14 am

DOHA: The Gulf Disability Society (GDS) has honoured Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs...

Qatar Airways is Middle East Airline of the Year 16 Oct 2016 - 10:08 am

DOHA: Qatar Airways has once again been chosen as the Middle East Airline of the Year by international business travellers. The accolade, presented...

Survey starts for 10 school plots 16 Oct 2016 - 09:07 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has launched a survey seeking feedback from private investors on the ministry’s initiative to allot 10...

Private school admission period extended till Jan 16 Oct 2016 - 08:16 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has extended admission period in private schools from mid-October to end of January next year...

A better way to cut costs 16 Oct 2016 - 12:16 am

In response to the global situation, and more specifically the regional challenges they are facing, almost every company is implementing cost-cutting initiatives. But...