Qatar

Thursday weather: Light rain on Northern areas 30 Dec 2015 - 04:39 pm

Weather maps illustrate constantly misty to foggy at places in the early morning of Thursday, 12/31/2015 to Friday, 01/01/2016, leading to low horizontal...

Ministry of Economy recalls 2011-2013 Ford Fusion vehicles 30 Dec 2015 - 11:55 am

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in cooperation with Al Mana Motors Company, the dealer of Ford cars in Qatar, has announced...

Qatar, Afghanistan sign education cooperation deal 30 Dec 2015 - 02:21 am

Foreign Minister H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah holds talks with Afghan Minister of Education Dr Assad Hanif Balkhi in the...

QC drought relief project benefits 71,000 people in Somalia 30 Dec 2015 - 02:20 am

Some of the beneficiaries collect relief materials at a Qatar Charity camp in Somalia. DOHA: Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented an urgent relief...

1,541 falconers sign up for festival 30 Dec 2015 - 02:18 am

Falconers rush to register on the last day of registration at Al Gannas Society headquarters at Katara yesterday. DOHA: Registration for the Qatar...

CMC passes recommendation on single worker’s accommodation 30 Dec 2015 - 02:17 am

FROM LEFT: Mohammed bin Hamoud Al Shafi (centre), Chairman, CMC, with Hamad bin Lahdan Al Muhannadi, Vice-Chairman, and Jaber bin Hamad Al Lakhan,...

Philippines keen to strengthen ties with Qatar, says envoy 30 Dec 2015 - 02:17 am

Philippine Ambassador Wilfredo C Santos speaks at a ceremony to mark Rizal Day, at the Philippine embassy yesterday. Baher Amin By Raynald C...

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...