Qatar

Filmmakers urged to focus on smart marketing 09 Mar 2016 - 04:00 am

Industry experts at a working breakfast at the event. DOHA: Film industry experts told emerging filmmakers to pursue artistic vision but also focus...

Vodafone marks International Women’s Day with week-long programmes 09 Mar 2016 - 03:59 am

The Peninsula The Peninsula Some of the female staff of Vodafone Qatar at an event. Doha: Vodafone Qatar is marking International Women’s Day,...

Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase shares her spiritual and philosophical journey 09 Mar 2016 - 03:55 am

DOHA: Award-winning Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase (pictured) shared her spiritual and philosophical journey into her life and outlook as she highlighted her experiences...

Greek envoy visits The Peninsula 09 Mar 2016 - 03:02 am

Greek Ambassador to Qatar Ioannis Metaxas presents a book New Acropolis Museum to Dr Khalid Al-Shafi, Acting Editor-in-Chief, The Peninsula, in the latter’s...

China art expo from Monday 09 Mar 2016 - 03:01 am

Artist Liu Wei’s studio assistants and art handlers installing Big Dog at Qatar Museums Gallery Al Riwaq. DOHA: A major exhibition ‘What About...

QRCS initiative to benefit 25,000 workers 09 Mar 2016 - 03:00 am

Workers line up for meals at one of the locations in the country. DOHA: The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has distributed 10,000...

QU student leadership forum on March 26 09 Mar 2016 - 02:59 am

Officials at the press conference. DOHA: Qatar University (QU) Student Affairs Sector has launched its upcoming student leadership conference ‘Taqadam: Tanmeea, Enjaz, Qiaadah’....

QNRF sponsors biomedical researchers’ meet 09 Mar 2016 - 02:58 am

Participants listening to one of the speakers at the conference. DOHA: Leading biomedical researchers based in Qatar, the Middle East and North Africa...

Qatar marks International Women’s Day with event 09 Mar 2016 - 02:56 am

DOHA: Qatar marked International Women’s Day yesterday with a slew of activities including seminars and community gatherings to recognize the achievements of women...

New policy on scholarships announced 09 Mar 2016 - 02:45 am

By Mobin Pandit & Sanaullah Ataullah DOHA: Qatar has modified its scholarship policy for undergraduate studies for its nationals and linked the policy...

New West Bay shuttle service to become paid from April 09 Mar 2016 - 02:36 am

DOHA: The West Bay shuttle bus service has been expanded to cover more areas and turned into a paid service, the Ministry of...

Emir and Aliyev hold talks; deals signed 09 Mar 2016 - 02:34 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev witness the signing of one of the agreements. DOHA/BAKU:...

Assessment of healthcare staff begins 09 Mar 2016 - 02:26 am

Minister of Public Health H E Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari with other officials and guests at the launch of the programme. Pic:...

QNB tops the list of biggest GCC banks for 5th straight year 09 Mar 2016 - 02:10 am

By Satish Kanady DOHA: QNB Group maintained its prime position as the GCC region’s biggest bank in 2015 for the fifth consecutive year,...

Surprises galore at Magical Festival Village 08 Mar 2016 - 05:19 pm

With its European-inspired architecture, the 40,000sqm Magical Festival Village nestled in the southern beach area of Katara is the latest tourist attraction and...

GCC women prefer working in banking and finance industry: Survey 08 Mar 2016 - 03:53 pm

Doha: Women residing in Gulf countries demonstrated a clear preference for working in the banking and finance industry as well as in non-traditional...