Qatar

Qatar scientists discover three new planets 26 Jun 2016 - 01:41 am

DOHA: Scientists at the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute of the Qatar Foundation (QEERI/QF) yesterday announced the discovery of three new extrasolar...

Qatar and Pakistan sign aircraft purchase deal 26 Jun 2016 - 01:39 am

Qatar has signed a contract for the purchase of “Super Mushshak” training aircraft from Pakistan. Commander of Al Zaeem Mohamed bin Abdullah Al...

Ramadan Quiz winners 26 Jun 2016 - 01:35 am

The winners of the ongoing Ramadan Quiz jointly conducted by The Peninsula and Malabar Gold and Diamonds, pose with Acting Managing Editor of...

Qatar and UAE finalise air transport pact 26 Jun 2016 - 01:34 am

Doha: Civil Aviation Authorities in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have signed an air transport agreement — the legal framework that regulates...

Qatar slams hotel blast in Mogadishu 26 Jun 2016 - 01:34 am

Doha: Qatar yesterday condemned the blast that targeted a hotel in the Somalian capital Mogadishu, killing and injuring several people. The Foreign Ministry...

Emir greets President of Mozambique 26 Jun 2016 - 01:33 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent a cable of congratulations to President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi of the...

Emir congratulates Slovenia President 26 Jun 2016 - 01:33 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President Borut Pahor of the Republic...

Emir congratulates Croatia President 26 Jun 2016 - 01:32 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday a cable of congratulations to President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic of the Republic...

Deputy Emir and PM greet leaders 26 Jun 2016 - 01:31 am

Doha: Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent a cable of congratulations to President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic of the...

Urinary tract infections down at Heart Hospital 26 Jun 2016 - 01:30 am

DOHA: A quality and safety initiative at Hamad Medical Corporation(HMC)’s Heart Hospital has reduced the rate of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection by...

UK body to help implement mental health plan 26 Jun 2016 - 01:29 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has partnered with a UK-based organisation working on mental health issues to create awareness, conduct research...

Tasweeq integrated into QP 26 Jun 2016 - 01:29 am

Doha: As part of Qatar Petroleum’s ongoing efforts to become one of the leading National Oil Companies in the world, to deliver superior...

Qatar joins world to mark anti-drug abuse day 26 Jun 2016 - 01:28 am

DOHA: Qatar is joining other countries to mark the UN International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which falls on June 26...

Parking charges fixed as grace period ends; malls urged to take care of parked vehicles 26 Jun 2016 - 12:57 am

Malls, shopping centres and commercial complexes can no longer levy excessive parking charges. DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce yesterday announced that...

Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani becomes first Qatari to conquer World’s Seven Summits 25 Jun 2016 - 04:33 pm

Doha: Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Thani, Reach Out to Asia’s (ROTA’s) Goodwill Ambassador, has successfully climbed the world’s top seven summits, becoming...