Qatar

Qatar Charity finishes Bangladesh projects 17 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Students attending a class in a school built by Qatar Charity in Bangladesh. DOHA: Qatar Charity (QC) has completed development projects to provide...

Models showcase creations by International designers during the ‘Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Doha’ 17 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Models showcasing the latest creations by local and International designers during the ‘Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Doha’ at the Shangri-La Hotel. Pic: Kammutty VP...

Karting rides 17 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Drivers enjoy their stint on their karting rides inside Losail Circuit Sports Club. Pic: Kammutty VP / The Peninsula

HIA sets record; Qatar Airport serves 8.8 million passengers in 2016 first quarter 16 May 2016 - 06:14 pm

Passengers at the Hamad International Airport (Photo: Kammutty) Doha: Hamad International Airport (HIA) has served a record 8.8 million passengers during the first...

Qatar gets new public park; Hotel Park near Sheraton opens 16 May 2016 - 05:18 pm

An aerial view of the Hotel Park Doha: Katara Hospitality announced today the official opening of Hotel Park, a new family-friendly park situated...

Ministry of Economy Recalls Sony Vaio laptop batteries 16 May 2016 - 03:59 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has announced the recall of Sony Vaio Laptop Batteries VGP-BPS26 due to overheat in battery models...

Katara to host Roqaa Arabic calligraphy workshop 16 May 2016 - 02:20 pm

The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) organizes A Journey to the art of Roqaa Arabic calligraphy workshop by Syrian calligrapher Nasser al-Hamwi on 26th...

Arab sensation Mohammed Assaf performs at Katara for unveiling of ‘Largest Key in the World’ 16 May 2016 - 01:55 pm

Palestinian Star Mohammed Assaf. ohoto by Abdul Basit. By Raynald C Rivera DOHA: Qatar set yet another Guinness World Record feat last night...

HBKU marks 10th anniversary of ‘LeaderShape’ 16 May 2016 - 02:28 am

Participants at the 10th anniversary of ‘LeaderShape’ programme in Education City. DOHA: Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), of Qatar Foundation, celebrated the 10th...

QRCS completes aid supply in Iraq 16 May 2016 - 02:26 am

QRCS volunteers distribute relief materials to beneficiaries. DOHA: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has completed the first phase of its emergency relief programme...

Vodafone Qatar eyes smart stadiums for 2022 16 May 2016 - 02:24 am

From Right: Mohamed Al Sadah, Chief Operating Officer, Vodafone Qatar; Gökhan Ö?üt, CEO, Vodafone Turkey; Fikret Orman, Chairman, Be?ikta? JK sports club; and...

Emir Cup: AAB & QFA join hands 16 May 2016 - 02:22 am

Officials and players with the Emir Cup Trophy at Toyota main showroom yesterday. Pic: Qassim R / The Peninsula Doha: Abdullah Abdulghani &...

Naseem Al Rabeeh Healthcare Group begins `10 crore charity work in Kerala 16 May 2016 - 02:21 am

K P Muhammed Kutty (fourth left), Member, Shifa Al Jazeera (Saudi Arabia) Advisory Board, handing over a cheque for `100,000 to Bindu from...

QC highlights its global successes to mark 30 years 16 May 2016 - 02:20 am

Qatar Charity officials at the event. DOHA: So far over 80 million people benefited from the largess of Qatar Charity (QC) in all...

Cashless payment system at Paediatrics Emergency Center 16 May 2016 - 02:07 am

DOHA: The Paediatrics Emergency Center (PEC) in Al Sadd, run by the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) yesterday introduced a new cashless payment system...

Quality certificate must for importing building materials 16 May 2016 - 02:05 am

Dr Mohammed bin Saif Al Kuwari (fourth left), Assistant Undersecretary for Laboratories and Specifications, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, addressing the press...

‘Largest Key’ dedicated to refugees around the world 16 May 2016 - 02:03 am

Qatar set a new Guinness World Record last night for the “Largest Key”, dedicated to all refugees around the world. The gigantic key...

Repatriation service for bodies free of charge 16 May 2016 - 02:02 am

Police Chief Staff Maj. Gen. Saad bin Jassim Al Khulaifi inaugurating the Humanitarian Services Office at Hamad General Hospital. By Sanaullah Ataullah DOHA:...