Qatar

Environmental law changes seek increased fines 12 Jun 2016 - 01:17 am

DOHA: A committee is working to make amendments to the environmental law to curb violations. The most prominent amendments will stipulate increased fines...

Ooredoo offers double points with Nojoom 12 Jun 2016 - 01:15 am

Qatar: Ooredoo has announced the return of its popular Nojoom ‘double your points’ Ramadan offer, allowing members to earn double Nojoom points with...

Emir greets Oman’s Deputy Premier 12 Jun 2016 - 01:15 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani exchanged Ramadan greetings and blessings with Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister Fahd bin Mahmud...

New buildings for QU colleges next year 12 Jun 2016 - 01:14 am

DOHA: Qatar University (QU) is expecting to have new buildings for College of Engineering and Pharmacy by the beginning of 2017. Student accommodation...

Trade in Islam forum tomorrow 12 Jun 2016 - 01:14 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce will hold the third edition of ‘Trade in Islam’ forum at 10pm tomorrow after Tarawih prayers...

FM holds phone talks with Canada counterpart 12 Jun 2016 - 01:13 am

Doha: Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani yesterday held telephone talks with Canadian Foreign Minister Stephane Dion and discussed...

Ozone Kids with Arabic content unveiled 12 Jun 2016 - 01:13 am

Doha: Ozone Studios, an award-winning Qatari creative agency, has launched Ozone Kids as the first digital platform offering Arabic content to children. The...

Fasting kidney patients urged to take precautions 12 Jun 2016 - 01:08 am

DOHA: Kidney patients are advised to consult their physicians to assess the severity of their condition and any potential risks associated with fasting....

China’s stimulus not in line with long-term plans: QNB 12 Jun 2016 - 12:48 am

By Mohammad Shoeb DOHA: China’s substantial stimulus to the economy over the last year, which helped to ease the slowdown and raise activity...

Longer hoses in WOQOD stations to serve fuel left and right 12 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Qatar Fuel “WOQOD” has just completed the extension of all service station hoses allowing customer vehicles now to be fuelled from any...

Strong winds, dusty weather forecast for Qatar 11 Jun 2016 - 09:24 am

Photo: Salim Matramkot/The Peninsula Doha: The weather forecast for Qatar valid until 6:00 pm Saturday inshore will be very hot during the day...

Ministry of Awqaf holds programme to encourage children for fasting 11 Jun 2016 - 01:30 am

Students performing at minor fasting festival organised by Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs in Freej Kulaib. DOHA: The Ministry of Awqaf and...

Al Jazeera wins ‘Best Website Award’ 11 Jun 2016 - 01:29 am

Award winners of Al Jazeera English. Doha: Al Jazeera English has won the ‘Best Website’ award at the annual Online Media Awards ceremony...

Shoppers laud healthy lifestyle campaign 11 Jun 2016 - 01:26 am

Nutritional information displayed by ‘Your Healthy Choice’. By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: A new initiative launched recently across the country to promote healthy lifestyle...

Garangao business 11 Jun 2016 - 01:23 am

Shops selling Garangao treats including nuts, dried fruits, chocolates and candies during the month of Ramadan in Souq Waqif yesterday. Pic: Kammutty V...

QDF signs deal with UN body to help Palestinians 11 Jun 2016 - 01:21 am

Faisal bin Abdullah Al Henzab, Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the UN office and international organizations in Geneva, with UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi after...