Qatar

Three observation units for new planets 28 Jun 2016 - 01:39 am

FROM LEFT: Dr Dimitris Mislis, Dr Khalid A Al Subai, Dr Stylianos Pyrzas and Hani Dalee, during a press conference by Qatar Environment...

Total's Al Shaheen stake winning another proof of Qatar’s development strategy 28 Jun 2016 - 01:34 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met CEO of Total, Patrick Pouyanne, at Al Bahr Palace yesterday. They reviewed cooperation...

Ministry in price stability deal with 15 retail outlets 28 Jun 2016 - 01:32 am

Officials pose for a group picture after the signing ceremony. DOHA: Aiming to check unjustified price hikes, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce...

Farewell Iftar for Pakistan Embassy officials 28 Jun 2016 - 01:30 am

Farewell Iftar for Embassy officials organised by Pakistan Professionals Forum Qatar (PPFQ), recently By Amna Pervaiz Rao DOHA: Pakistan Professionals Forum Qatar (PPFQ)...

Qatar University gains key international and regional rankings 28 Jun 2016 - 01:28 am

Qatar University President Dr Hassan Rashid Al Derham DOHA: Qatar University (QU) has secured considerable positions in several international ranking reports released recently....

The Gate Mall & Salam Stores host Garangao 28 Jun 2016 - 01:27 am

Doha: The Gate Mall reverberated with squeals of laughter as it welcomed scores of children to celebrate the traditional festival of Garangao last...

Indian Cultural Centre organises Iftar Meet 28 Jun 2016 - 01:26 am

Guests at the Iftar Meet organised by Indian Cultural Centre. Doha: Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) organized Iftar Meet for the community members, social...

Hoteliers go digital to attract guests 28 Jun 2016 - 01:24 am

Frederick Sabty, Vice President Hospitality Solutions, World Wide Avaya Doha: Hotel owners in the Middle East are embracing digital transformation initiatives to create...

Sherborne Qatar pupils donate Ramadan Thank You bags to labourers and workers 28 Jun 2016 - 01:24 am

Doha: A group of 18 dedicated Sherborne Qatar pupils handed over ‘Ramadan Thank You’ bags to labourers and manual workers around the vicinity...

Service roads closure near key intersection 28 Jun 2016 - 01:23 am

Doha: Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ informed that the service roads on both sides extending from Khalifa Bin Abdullah Al Attiya Intersection to the...

MoI gives tips for road travellers 28 Jun 2016 - 01:22 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has provided tips for people who are planning to go on road trips for their safety and...

Council reviews draft law on Audit Bureau 28 Jun 2016 - 01:22 am

The Peninsula DOHA: The Advisory Council yesterday convened its weekly regular meeting under the chairmanship of the Speaker of the Advisory Council H...

Qatar condemns terrorist attack in Lebanon 28 Jun 2016 - 01:21 am

Doha: Qatar yesterday condemned the explosions in Lebanon’s Qaa village close to a customs border point that led to the killing and injuries...

Foreign Minister meets Saad Al Hariri 28 Jun 2016 - 01:21 am

Doha: Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani yesterday met former Lebanese prime minister, Saad Al Hariri, during his current...

5,013 abandoned vehicles removed 28 Jun 2016 - 01:20 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality and Environment has removed 5,013 abandoned vehicles, 10,820 tonnes of wastes, 21,018 abandoned tyres in its 57-day clean-up...

Emir congratulates Djibouti President 28 Jun 2016 - 01:19 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday a cable of congratulations to President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh...

68.8% pass secondary school exam 27 Jun 2016 - 04:39 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education yesterday announced results of the first round of examinations of the General Secondary School Certificate...

New labelling for energy-saving ACs 27 Jun 2016 - 04:38 am

DOHA: The Qatar General Authority for Specifications and Standardization (QS) has completed the changes to energy efficiency labels for energy-saving air conditioners. QS...