Qatar

Emir greets Iceland President 18 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

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

Qatar delegate stresses support for Rights Council 18 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

Geneva: Qatar said yesterday it was keen on supporting the Human Rights Council’s efforts in the regional and international level. This came during...

Ministry intensifies monitoring shops selling Garangao sweets 18 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

Garangao celebrations at Al Shaqab Indoor Arena, yesterday. Pic: Baher A/The Peninsula DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce conducted intensified drives to...

Campaign to clean walls in public areas 18 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: The Community Police Department, in collaboration with Al Dhakira Youth Center has launched a campaign to clean walls in public areas, according...

Dual rooftop helipad at HGH to speed up emergency cases 18 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: A dual rooftop helipad at Hamad General Hospital (HGH)’s new surgical unit will facilitate patients brought by the air...

Dusty weather to continue 18 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

Cyclists crossing a road in the Industrial Area amid poor visibility after dusty weather yesterday.The Meteorology Department has forecast strong and dusty winds...

Jumua at Grand Mosque 18 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

Worshippers attend the second Jumua prayer of Ramadan at Grand Mosque ( Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahab Masjid) yesterday. Pic: Kammutty VP/The Peninsula

Stenden University Qatar marks graduation 18 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani (centre), Chairman and Founder of Aamal and Al Faisal Holding, and University officials with graduate students during...

More companies adhere to new labour rules 18 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

Night view of Najma metro station under construction. The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has implemented summer working hours which came into...

Five QU health sciences graduates pass ASCP exam 17 Jun 2016 - 12:41 am

Students at the laboratory. Doha: More than 20 graduates from the Biomedical Sciences Programme at Qatar University College of Health Sciences have passed...

Al Jazeera Media Network establishes Digital Division 17 Jun 2016 - 12:39 am

A 2011photo from balcony overlooking main television studio towards presenter's desk in the Doha headquarters of Al Jazeera. Photo courtesy: Wikimedia Commons, Wittylama ...

Palestinian President arrives 17 Jun 2016 - 12:36 am

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived yesterday on a fraternal visit to Qatar. He was greeted at Hamad International Airport by Minister of Culture...

Emir extends Advisory Council’s term for 3 years 17 Jun 2016 - 12:36 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday issued Emiri Decision No. 25 of 2016, extending the term of the...

New law on real estate under way 17 Jun 2016 - 12:34 am

By Mohammed Osman DOHA: A new law regulating real estate registration and ownership in Qatar is in the making. Once enforced, it will...

Five stalls at exhibition closed down 17 Jun 2016 - 12:33 am

Inspectors from the Ministry of Economy and Commerce checking documents at one of the stalls at the exhibition. DOHA: In a rare move,...

Indian Embassy to mark International Day of Yoga on Tuesday 17 Jun 2016 - 12:32 am

Doha: The Indian Embassy will celebrate the second International Day of Yoga on Tuesday at 9pm at Al Gharafa Sports Club Indoor Hall...

Minister honours Holy Quran memorisers 17 Jun 2016 - 12:32 am

Doha: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Dr. Ghaith bin Mubarak Al Kuwari honoured Qatari students participating in international competitions on...

QF’s Garangao events tonight 17 Jun 2016 - 12:31 am

Doha: Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) is inviting the entire community to join its Garangao celebrations at Al Shaqab’s...