Qatar

Emir issues laws on schools, penal code 16 Nov 2015 - 12:35 am

DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday issued two laws — one to regulate private schools, and the other...

Premier says Qatari citizen's welfare is top priority 16 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Doha: HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani Sunday said the welfare and development of...

SCH rules out epidemic threat of seasonal influenza virus 16 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

FROM LEFT: Dr Hanan Al Majalli, Executive Director, Clinical Affairs, PHCC; Dr Hussam Al Saub, Senior Consultant, Medicine and Infections, HMC; Sheikh Dr...

New private school with English National Curriculum opens 16 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

DOHA: A new private school offering English National Curriculum has opened. GEMS Wellington School – Qatar in Al Wakrah is owned and operated...

ROTA organises iEARN workshop 16 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) hosted a two-day workshop as part of the 2015 fall programme of International Education And Resource Network...

Asean fashion designers debut at Heya Arabian Exhibition 16 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

A model sashays the catwalk at SheikhaHub World Islamic Fashion Show at the eighth Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition at Doha Exhibition and Convention...

Qatar to host GCC lawyers, commercial arbitrators forum next month 16 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

From left: Sultan Al Abdulla, Managing Partner, www.qatarlaw.com; Sheikh Thani bin Ali Al Thani, Deputy Chairman, Qatari Lawyer’s Association; Ahmed Najem Abdullah Al...

Fifth Traditional Dhow Festival opens tomorrow 16 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, (third left), General Manager, Katara, with other officials at the press conference at Katara beach yesterday. DOHA:...

Weather Forecast for Tonight 15 Nov 2015 - 06:42 pm

Doha: Weather inshore tonight until 6.00 a.m. on Monday will be find and relatively cold by night, while offshore it will be partly...

Qatar Airways wraps up successful week at Dubai Airshow 2015 15 Nov 2015 - 06:20 pm

Doha: Qatar Airways concluded a successful week at the Dubai Airshow, showcasing three of its latest-generation aircraft, the Airbus A350, A380 and the...

Qatar wins UNESCO executive board membership 15 Nov 2015 - 06:05 pm

Dr. Hamda Hassan Al-Sulaiti Doha: The State of Qatar won the membership of UNESCO Executive Board for the next four years. The voting...

Katara Hospitality wins certification for green practices 15 Nov 2015 - 04:57 pm

Doha: Katara Hospitality (KH) has won a certification in recognition for its environmentally sustainable practices, the global hotel developer and operator said Sunday....

Weather bureau warns strong wind 15 Nov 2015 - 09:18 am

Doha: Qatar Meteorology Department's weather forecast, valid until 6 pm Sunday, warns strong wind inshore as well as offshore that will also see...

GDI holds blood donation camp 15 Nov 2015 - 01:15 am

Gulf Drilling International Limited (GDI), a subsidiary of Gulf International Services, organised a blood donation campaign together with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) at...

QRCS disaster team assesses quake-hit areas in Afghanistan 15 Nov 2015 - 01:15 am

The Qatar Red Crescent Society team tours one of the quake-hit areas. DOHA: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has sent a team of...

Australian musician holds workshops for students 15 Nov 2015 - 01:14 am

Doha: Vision International School, along with the American School of Doha, hosted Australian musician, composer and arranger Jon Madin, also an internationally published...

Prices of cars higher in Qatar, says Ministry of Economy survey 15 Nov 2015 - 01:12 am

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce published yesterday a survey it conducted in October on customer satisfaction in Qatar’s automotive sector. The...