Qatar

500 more taxis by October 08 Apr 2016 - 01:38 am

Officials at the launch of new 25 taxis of Cars Taxi Qatar at Sharq Village and Spa yesterday. Pic: Baher / The Peninsula...

Driving licence can be renewed on Metrash 2 08 Apr 2016 - 01:35 am

DOHA: Driving licence can be renewed through Metrash 2, the mobile application of the Ministry of Interior (MoI). The renewal fee of QR250...

Weather forecast in Qatar for tonight (April 7, 2016) 07 Apr 2016 - 06:17 pm

Scattered clouds at dusk. (Photo by Qassim Rehmatullah) Doha: Weather inshore tonight until 6am Friday will be partly cloudy at times with chance...

Qatari entrepreneur Jawaher Al Fardan launches Niya Yoga studio 07 Apr 2016 - 05:23 pm

Doha: Qatari entrepreneur Jawaher Al Fardan is launching Niya Yoga, a new yoga studio and holistic healing centre, in Qanat Quartier in June...

50 kids with Down Syndrome receiving care 07 Apr 2016 - 03:59 am

Children with Down Syndrome taking part in one of the activities under the guidance of an expert. DOHA: The Early Intervention Programme at...

QF wins top prize two categories of MEED Project Awards 07 Apr 2016 - 03:57 am

The Qatari delegation, including representatives from Qatar Foundation Research and Development (QF R&D), Texas A&M University at Qatar and Qatar University, with members...

Diabetes tests without appointments for a week 07 Apr 2016 - 03:57 am

Dr Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad Al Thani (third left) with Dr Saleh bin Ali Al Marri (fourth right) and other officials during the...

Ministry approves amended rules to raise height of buildings in Jawaan Street 07 Apr 2016 - 03:56 am

By Mohmmed Osman DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality and Environment has endorsed amended rules to increase the height of buildings in Jawaan Street...

Scattered rains likely until tomorrow as unstable weather continues 07 Apr 2016 - 03:55 am

DOHA: There are chances of scattered rains this morning and then tonight until tomorrow, the Met Office has said. Rains are expected amid...

Ooredoo launches Health Month for staff 07 Apr 2016 - 03:54 am

Some of the employees of the company undergo medical tests. Doha: Ooredoo has launched its annual Health Month of activities for employees as...

QU forum backs up football practices 07 Apr 2016 - 03:52 am

Delegates attending the event. Doha: The Sport Science Programme at Qatar University College of Arts and Sciences held the closing ceremony of the...

Aspire Academy wins CIS accreditation 07 Apr 2016 - 03:51 am

Officials with the accreditation certificate. Doha: Aspire Academy celebrated attaining an accreditation from Council of International Schools (CIS). The award follows a five-year...

Lulu Barwa City wins ISO 22000 Food Safety and HACCP certifications 07 Apr 2016 - 03:50 am

Mohamed Althaf (centre), Director, Lulu Group International, with officials from Quality Austria Gulf and the Group at the event. Doha: After Lulu Hypermarket,...

QRCS provides medical care and health education for expatriate workers 07 Apr 2016 - 03:48 am

Some of the beneficiary workers. DOHA: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is providing medical care and health education for expatriate workers in Qatar...

Academic Bridge Programme signs partnership with City University London 07 Apr 2016 - 03:47 am

Officials at the agreement signing ceremony. Doha: The Academic Bridge Programme (ABP), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development...

Automated system for Philippine polls 07 Apr 2016 - 03:45 am

Philippine Ambassador Wilfredo C Santos By Raynald C Rivera DOHA: For the first time, the Philippine embassy will adopt the automated election system...

Silatech to help Morocco’s small entrepreneurs 07 Apr 2016 - 03:43 am

Officials at the deal signing ceremony. DOHA: Silatech and Attawfiq Microfinance Foundation (Attawfiq) have signed a collaboration agreement to reinforce their partnership by...

RAF distributes 1,700 food baskets in North Sumatra 07 Apr 2016 - 03:42 am

Food baskets to be distributed to beneficiaries. DOHA: Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF) has distributed 1,700 baskets of foodstuff...