Qatar

Francophonie opens at Katara 13 Mar 2016 - 02:58 am

Qatari artists perform the traditional dance during the opening ceremony of the Francophonie at Katara yesterday. Pic: Kammutty /The Peninsula

HBKH serves 79,000 in Mauritania 13 Mar 2016 - 02:56 am

An operation in progress at Hamad Bin Khalifa Hospital. Doha: Hamad Bin Khalifa Hospital in Boutilimit, Mauritania, has issued its annual report on...

Session for national trainers concludes 13 Mar 2016 - 02:56 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior has concluded the eighth session of preparing national trainers to enhance their skills. The two-week course took place...

RAF sets up 25 bore wells in Syria 13 Mar 2016 - 02:55 am

People queuing up near a potable water supply tank in Syria. By Sanullah Ataullah DOHA: Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services...

‘Art Lab’ exhibition opens 13 Mar 2016 - 02:53 am

Caption By Raynald C Rivera DOHA: A diverse collection of artworks by eight artists from around the world are displayed at the ‘Art...

Recreation drives up February inflation 13 Mar 2016 - 02:42 am

DOHA: Consumer prices rose 3.3 percent in the country year-on-year last February, and in just a month—as compared to January—inflation was up 0.6...

Special portal for expat workers 13 Mar 2016 - 02:40 am

Minister of Transport and Communications H E Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti opening a new ICT facility at Doha Metro compound where Qatar...

Jump in number of organ transplants 13 Mar 2016 - 02:33 am

By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: The number of organ transplants — mostly of kidney — in Qatar has gone up significantly last year, although...

Over a third of LPG metal cylinders phased out 13 Mar 2016 - 02:30 am

By Mohammad Shoeb DOHA: Qatar Fuel (Woqod), the main retailer of energy products including cooking gas cylinders in the country, has phased out...

Al Kuwari slams destruction of heritage sites 13 Mar 2016 - 02:27 am

DOHA: H E Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari (pictured), Cultural Advisor to Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, condemned...

Rassan claims Doha Cup title 13 Mar 2016 - 12:22 am

Star rider Harry Bentley guides Rassan to victory at Doha Cup at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club on Friday.

KAHRAMAA observes world Glaucoma week 12 Mar 2016 - 02:14 pm

Doha: As part of its Corporate objective to Ensure a Safe and Healthy Working Environment, Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) in...

Emir meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince 12 Mar 2016 - 12:22 am

Emir with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Emir...

Qatar tops female labour participation in GCC 12 Mar 2016 - 12:21 am

DOHA: A key study on GCC women suggests that the female labour participation ratio (FLPR) in Qatar is 51 percent, which is highest...

Walkathon to mark World Kidney Day 12 Mar 2016 - 12:20 am

Dr Hassan Al Malki, Head of Nephrology Department at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), with other officials and participants at the walkathon on World...