Qatar

Over 100 attend ‘Beat Cancer Boot Camp’ 30 Dec 2015 - 02:14 am

Some of the participants at the event. Doha: Over 100 people from various walks of life took part to show support in the...

Environment law violation 30 Dec 2015 - 02:13 am

The Ministry of Environment has impounded a vehicle for violating laws related to environment protection and referred the case to the public prosecution...

Qatar tyre technician named best in inter-GCC contest 30 Dec 2015 - 02:12 am

The awards ceremony at the end of the GCC skills contest. Doha: Sumitomo Rubber Middle East FZE, the leading manufacturers of Sumitomo, Dunlop...

Malabar Gold & Diamonds opens showroom at Global Village, Dubai 30 Dec 2015 - 02:00 am

Officials inaugurating the showroom at Global Village, Dubai. Doha: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the leading jewellery retailers, has opened its latest outlet at...

Workshop on ‘Computer Vision for Healthcare Applications’ held 30 Dec 2015 - 02:00 am

DOHA: Developments and solutions in the field of computer vision for healthcare applications were discussed at a workshop at Qatar University. The Kindi...

The Torch Doha unveils smart mobile app 30 Dec 2015 - 01:56 am

Doha: The Torch Doha, member of Leading Hotels of the World, in collaboration with professional developers, has created a new application ‘The Torch...

Two expos to mark Qatar China 2016 Year of Culture 30 Dec 2015 - 01:56 am

DOHA: Two major exhibitions in Doha are among the highlights of the programme for Qatar China 2016 Year of Culture, Qatar Museums (QM)...

QC medical camps benefit 94,723 in 15 countries 30 Dec 2015 - 01:56 am

DOHA: Qatar Charity (QC) has provided free medical treatment to some 94,723 poor patients, including children, in 15 countries at a cost of...

More teachers from Arab countries soon 30 Dec 2015 - 01:55 am

DOHA: The Supreme Education Council (SEC) plans to recruit more teachers from Arab countries for Independent schools for the academic year 2016-2017. Teachers...

Abusive emails a punishable crime: MoI 30 Dec 2015 - 01:52 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has cautioned people against using abusive language even jokingly with friends in email communications saying this is...

8.5pc growth in Qatar’s population 30 Dec 2015 - 01:26 am

DOHA: Thanks to a slew of infrastructure development work going on in the country, the inflow of foreign workers continues at a stable...

Exit from Jeryan Jenaihat to Al Shamal Road to be closed temporarily 29 Dec 2015 - 06:39 pm

Doha: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announces that it will implement a temporary closure on the exit leading from Jeryan Jenaihat area to...

Weather forecast for tonight 29 Dec 2015 - 05:22 pm

Doha: Weather inshore tonight until 6.00 a.m. on Wednesday will be cold by night becomes foggy by dawn, the Department of Meteorology said...

Petrol station on D-Ring road shut 29 Dec 2015 - 03:09 pm

The closed petrol station. (Abdul Basit) Doha: The Falcon petrol station on D-Ring road, near Al Emadi Hospital, has closed shop. The petrol...

Ministry of Economy recalls 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles 29 Dec 2015 - 11:52 am

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in cooperation with Doha Marketing Services (Domasco), the dealer of Volvo cars in Qatar, has announced...

Wishes pour in on social media for Father Emir 29 Dec 2015 - 11:36 am

Father Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani attending the Qatar National Day Parade. (file photo) Doha: The Father Emir H...

MathAlive! attracts over 9,000 visitors 29 Dec 2015 - 02:54 am

Young visitors at the exhibition. DOHA: MathAlive!, the interactive math and science exhibit created by Raytheon, has completed its two-stop tour in Doha...

QU college holds School Counsellors Day 29 Dec 2015 - 02:53 am

Dr Egon Toft, Vice-President for Medical Education, QU, and Dean, College of Medicine, and Zeina Al Azmeh, Assistant Vice-President for Communication and Outreach,...