Qatar

Emir receives credentials of five envoys 12 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received the credentials of five new ambassadors at the Emiri Diwan yesterday. They were...

Vice-presidents and Deans appointed at Qatar University 12 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Dr Hassan Rashid Al Derham, President, Qatar University. DOHA: Dr Hassan Rashid Al Derham, President, Qatar University, has issued several decisions related to...

MIA’s Marvellous Creatures travels to Aga Khan Museum in Toronto 11 May 2016 - 05:49 pm

Shaika Al Nassr, Head of Exhibitions at the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha. (Photo: Connie Tsang / Aga Khan Museum) Doha: Following its...

Gulf residents with falcons will be denied entry to Jordan: Official 11 May 2016 - 05:20 pm

Doha: An official source from the Department of Consular Affairs at the Foreign Ministry said that the Jordanian Ministry of Interior has issued...

Qatar elected president of International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities 11 May 2016 - 04:17 pm

Beijing: The General Assembly of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA) elected unanimously HE Attorney General Dr Ali bin Fetais Al Marri...

Ministry shuts down beauty centre in Al Markhiya for using expired products 11 May 2016 - 03:49 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has shut down a beauty centre located in Al Markhiya for for one month for displaying...

Strong northwesterly winds likely over weekend 11 May 2016 - 03:45 pm

Qatar Meteorology Department has forecast strong northwesterly winds and dusty skies from Friday evening till Sunday (May 15, 2016) According to the forecast...

Qatar to get Angry Birds theme park 11 May 2016 - 01:51 pm

Doha: Doha Festival City will open Angry Bird World, a theme park, as part of their Family Entertainment Complex. Scheduled to open in...

MoI launches mobile security office in Al Gharia 11 May 2016 - 03:04 am

Doha: Al Shamal Security Department has launched a mobile office to provide criminal investigation and patrolling services to residents and visitors to areas...

Emir holds talks with Saudi Deputy Crown Prince 11 May 2016 - 03:01 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani welcomes Saudi Deputy Crown Prince, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defence Prince Mohammed...

Al Sada: World oil market on recovery track 11 May 2016 - 02:57 am

File picture of Waqod petrol station in Doha. Reuters By Satish Kanady DOHA: Minister of Energy and Industry and current President of Opec...

Skydiving soars in popularity 11 May 2016 - 02:55 am

A skydiving enthusiast doing a tandem jump with a professional instructor. Skydiving is becoming popular in Qatar. DOHA: Skydiving is gaining popularity in...

Coasts of Qatar see massive gathering of whale sharks 11 May 2016 - 02:52 am

By Sidi Mohamed DOHA: With a high number of whale sharks frequenting Qatari waters every year, the country has got the rare privilege...

Eight QU students propose legislation to tackle diabetes 11 May 2016 - 02:51 am

Students from College of Medicine and College of Health Sciences present their joint proposal to a panel of judges. DOHA: Eight students from...

Niger’s municipality honours QC 11 May 2016 - 02:50 am

Officials at the honouring ceremony. DOHA: Amiro Hamed, County Chief and Chief of Corie Municipality in Niger, honoured Qatar Charity (QC) for its...

UK law school in deal with ABP 11 May 2016 - 02:48 am

Professor Janine Griffiths-Baker, Dean, Nottingham Law School, and Dr Mark Newmark, Assistant Director, Academic Affairs, ABP, signing the agreement. DOHA: A UK-based law...

HGH’s Acute Care Surgery Section conducted over 4,000 procedures in 2015 11 May 2016 - 02:47 am

Dr Ahmad Zarour, Head, Acute Care Surgery section, Hamad General Hospital, speaking at the symposium. DOHA: The Acute Care Surgery Section at Hamad...