Qatar

68 students explore field of medicine at WCM-Q 24 Aug 2016 - 02:28 am

The students who took part in annual summer enrichment programmes at WCM-Q. Doha: Sixty-eight students from 24 nationalities explored their ambitions of becoming...

Healthy lifestyle can prevent cancer 24 Aug 2016 - 02:26 am

The participants at the workshop organised by Qatar Cancer Society. DOHA: As part of its ongoing awareness activities, Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) organised...

NU-Q students urged to find a purpose in their lives 24 Aug 2016 - 02:22 am

Ellis Cose with Everette E Dennis, Dean and CEO, NU-Q and some students at the event. Doha: Following a week of orientation to...

Harman wins three EISA awards 24 Aug 2016 - 02:20 am

Doha: The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) has announced the winners of its 2016-2017 European Awards. Technical experts from 45 leading specialists’...

Media Plus marks World Humanitarian Day 24 Aug 2016 - 02:18 am

Shukkur Kinalur presenting a certificate of appreciation to Muhammed Hafiz, Executive Director, Bradma Group. DOHA : Media Plus, a local advertising and event...

Minister bids farewell to ambassadors 24 Aug 2016 - 02:16 am

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi yesterday hosted a farewell ceremony for ambassadors Mutib Saleh Almutawtah...

Emir honours outgoing ambassadors 24 Aug 2016 - 02:15 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday met separately at the Emiri Diwan outgoing ambassadors Mutib Saleh Al Mutawtah (Kuwait...

Ashghal announces traffic diversions and closure of ramp 24 Aug 2016 - 02:14 am

Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced that it will temporarily close a 2km section between Al Qalaa Interchange and Al Wajba...

Qatar Airways sponsors Sydney Swans 24 Aug 2016 - 02:13 am

Qatar Airways, named official international airline partner for Sydney Swans, takes pride of place in front of the iconic Ladies Stand at the...

Emir receives credentials of five new envoys 24 Aug 2016 - 02:08 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday received separately at the Emiri Diwan five new ambassadors who presented their credentials....

Emir names new Board of Qatar Leadership Center 24 Aug 2016 - 02:07 am

DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday issued Emiri Decision No. 37 of 2016, reconstituting the board of directors...

WISH 2016 to host first Islamic Ethics Panel on genomics 24 Aug 2016 - 02:06 am

DOHA: A special panel at World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH 2016) will provide answers from an Islamic perspective to ethical questions surrounding...

New Qatari firm to sell petroleum products abroad 24 Aug 2016 - 02:05 am

DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday issued Law No. 9 of 2016 for setting up a Qatari shareholding...

Nasser bin Abdullah bin Abdullah Al Atiyyah dies 24 Aug 2016 - 02:04 am

DOHA: Nasser bin Abdullah bin Abdullah Al Attiyah died yesterday morning, aged around 80. The funeral prayer will take place after Asr prayers...

Military Service Law amended 24 Aug 2016 - 02:03 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday issued Law No. 7 of 2016 amending some provisions of the Military...

UN official hails Qatar’s humanitarian efforts 24 Aug 2016 - 02:03 am

Doha: UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Stephen O’Brien hailed Qatar’s efforts in the field of humanitarian aid and relief...

Minister meets Turkey Prime Minister 24 Aug 2016 - 02:02 am

Doha: Turkey’s Prime Minister Binali Yildirim yesterday met Minister of Municipality and Environment H E Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi, who is on...

Digital display 24 Aug 2016 - 02:02 am

Vehicles moving on Salwa-Abu Samra Road under a newly installed digital screen displaying awareness advice to motorists on traffic safety. The writings change...