Qatar

Olympics: Doha replaces Rio as host of 2016 ANOC general assembly 01 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

By Simon Evans WASHINGTON: The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) will hold its 2016 general assembly in Doha, Qatar rather than as...

HMC urges parents to vaccinate their children against Polio 01 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) encourages parents to vaccinate children below the age of five against the crippling disease, on the occasion of...

34 teams from Qatar progress to World Robot Olympiad 31 Oct 2015 - 06:09 pm

DOHA: Following two days of intense and exhilarating competition at the National Robot Olympiad (NRO) 2015 this past weekend, a record 34 student...

Four million visit Qatar's pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 31 Oct 2015 - 04:57 pm

Milano: The Ministry of Economy and Trade announced that more than four million people visited Qatar Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015, which concluded...

Aspire Zone launches an exciting line up of community competitions and activities 31 Oct 2015 - 04:25 pm

Doha: Aspire Zone Foundation launches an exciting line-up of competitions and activities designed to encourage the local community to be active and participate...

QF Radio launches new 2015-2016 season 31 Oct 2015 - 04:17 pm

Doha: Qatar Foundation Radio 91.7 FM launches its new 2015-16 programme cycle on Sunday. As Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development’s...

Qatar's population up 7.7% in September 31 Oct 2015 - 03:36 pm

Doha: Monthly statistics published Saturday by Qatar's Ministry of Development Planning said that the population in the State of Qatar during September was...

Environment minister stresses commitment to Qatari ecosystem 31 Oct 2015 - 02:42 pm

Doha: HE Minister of Environment Ahmed bin Amer Al Humaidi said the ministry was working relentlessly under the leadership of HH the Emir...

Ministry of municipality launches award for distinguished administration 31 Oct 2015 - 02:40 pm

Doha: HE Minister of Municipality and Urban Planning Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Khalifa Al-Thani issued Saturday a ministerial decision to form a committee...

Doha to host GCC lawyers & arbitrators conference 31 Oct 2015 - 02:26 pm

GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre (GCCCAC) "Dar Al-Karar" Doha: Doha will host on 19-20 December the GCC Lawyers and Arbitrators Conference under the theme...

Maalouf dedicates concert for women 31 Oct 2015 - 12:20 am

French-Lebanese musician Ibrahim Maalouf performing at the second Katara European Jazz Festival 2015 at Katara. DOHA: Renowned French-Lebanese musician Ibrahim Maalouf has dedicated...

Katara holds lectures on Qatari heritage 31 Oct 2015 - 12:19 am

Experts deliver lectures at Katara. DOHA: The Cultural Village Foundation-Katara organised two lectures on Qatari Heritage in Katara Building 15 on Thursday. A...

Turkish embassy marks Republic Day 31 Oct 2015 - 12:18 am

Dignitaries during an official reception hosted by the Ambassador Ahmet Demirok to mark Turkey’s Republic Day, in Doha on Thursday. By Feyza Gumusluoglu...

Civil Defence holds workshop on disaster management 31 Oct 2015 - 12:17 am

Dr Tricia Wetchndroff, Associate Director of Disaster Research Center, University of Delaware, addressing a workshop organised by the General Directorate of Civil Defence...

Foreign Minister attends Vienna meeting on Syria 31 Oct 2015 - 12:16 am

Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Dr Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah at the talks on Syria in Vienna, yesterday. Vienna: Minister of...

Turkish Festival and Bazaar 31 Oct 2015 - 12:15 am

Hundreds of visitors yesterday thronged the Museum of Islamic Art Park to sample authentic Turkish food offered by five-star hotels and restaurants at...