Doha Today

Jaidah Heavy Equipment hosts Palfinger regional seminar 15 Oct 2012 - 07:10 am

Jaidah Heavy Equipment – a subsidiary of the Jaidah Group – organised a ‘Sales and Service’ seminar in Doha, in conjunction with one...

Taken 2 earns second box office win 15 Oct 2012 - 07:10 am

By Lisa Richwine Liam Neeson thriller Taken 2 won a battle between two hostage movies over the weekend, holding on to its top...

In Focus 15 Oct 2012 - 07:08 am

A girl enjoying herself at the Hispanic Fair organised by Spanish Speaking Ladies Group recently. ( Kammutty VP)

Media Scan October 15 15 Oct 2012 - 07:07 am

• Reaction to the incident at Villaggio’s Gondolania Theme Park where children were stuck mid-air during a fun ride. The incident raises questions...

Sky Jewellery offers exchange opportunity 15 Oct 2012 - 07:06 am

Gold and diamond retailer Sky Jewellery offers clients the opportunity to exchange their gold and diamond jewellery for brand new ornaments in gold...

Qatar Academy teachers explore new math strategies 15 Oct 2012 - 07:05 am

International math educator Marilyn Holmes has spent more than a decade researching how children understand numbers and she’s sharing her expertise with the...

Japan Music Project concert at Qatar National Theatre 15 Oct 2012 - 07:04 am

The Embassy of Japan organised a Concert of Arab music by a prominent Japanese musical group “Japan Music Project” at Qatar National Theatre...

Punjab Musical Group celebrates 12th anniversary 15 Oct 2012 - 07:03 am

Punjab Musical Group celebrated their 12th anniversary at Deccan Hall with great pomp and show. The group led by Nazakat Ali khan has...

Hamad bin Khalifa University honours Qatar Building Company 15 Oct 2012 - 07:02 am

University and QBC officials at the event Hamad bin Khalifa University held a dinner on Wednesday night honoring the Qatar Building Company (QBC)...

Keralite Engineers Forum holds family get-together 15 Oct 2012 - 07:00 am

Keralite Engineer Forum officials and guests at the function. Keralite Engineer Forum (KEF) held a family get-together at Royal Gardens recently. An array...

ICBF members meet Indian envoy 15 Oct 2012 - 06:59 am

ICBF officials with Indian Ambassador and embassy officials. The Management Committee members of the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) met the Indian Ambassador...

Dolphin Energy holds blood donation drive 15 Oct 2012 - 06:58 am

As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, Dolphin Energy Qatar launched its second major blood donation drive of the year at...

Doha Mums Halloween Party 15 Oct 2012 - 06:57 am

Over 500 people participated in the Halloween Party organised by Doha Mums at the Diplomatic Club on Saturday. It’s the fifth time Doha...

Telling tales: Preserving the tradition of storytelling 15 Oct 2012 - 06:54 am

By Fazeena Saleem Folktales are part of oral literature. They are tales about people, told by the people, passed mouth-to-mouth from one generation...

In Focus 14 Oct 2012 - 04:32 am

by Qassim Rahmatullah Rashid Al Owais of UAE taking the lead during the Qatar International Aqua Bike Championship organised by Qatar Marine Sports...

Today in Qatar 14 Oct 2012 - 04:32 am

‘The Kid with a Bike’ Katara DFI Cinema MENA Premiere WHEN: Oct 11– 15 (except Saturday) Friday screenings at 3pm, 6pm and 9pm...

MEDIA SCAN 14 Oct 2012 - 04:29 am

A summary of issues of the day discussed by the Qatari community in the media. • People are complaining about the high expenses...

Fusing Chinese tales with realism 14 Oct 2012 - 04:28 am

By Naomi Kresge and Frederik Balfour Mo Yan, the Chinese author, won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature for blending folk tales, history...