Qatar

Qatar's pavilion at Astana Expo marks National Day 28 Jun 2017 - 12:51 am

Astana: The pavilion of the State of Qatar in Expo Astana 2017 in the Republic of Kazakhstan celebrated Qatar's National Day, where a...

Major international award for Al Jazeera’s programme on women 28 Jun 2017 - 12:51 am

Aela Callan has been named the 2017 winner of the Jane Cunningham Croly Award for Excellence in Journalism Covering Issues of Concern to...

5 planets to be visible in Qatar in July 28 Jun 2017 - 12:18 am

According to accurate astronomical calculations by Qatar Calendar House (QCH), Qatar resident and all Arabic area countries will be seeing and observing five...

Huge crowd throng malls & outdoor venues for festivities 28 Jun 2017 - 12:18 am

Malls and outdoor venues hosting Eid activities yesterday saw hordes of people taking advantage of the final day of Eid Al Fitr holiday....

Despite siege Eid celebrations continue with wide-ranging events 28 Jun 2017 - 12:18 am

Despite the siege laid by some GCC countries on Qatar, citizens and residents as well as visitors from around the world continue to...

Workers throng Asian Town for celebrations 27 Jun 2017 - 11:58 am

Thousands of workers gathered at an open area in front of the Cricket Stadium at Asian Town to watch cultural programmes presented by...

Qatar does not accept foreign interference in its affairs: Envoy 27 Jun 2017 - 11:49 am

Rome: Qatar's ambassador to the Republic of Italy, Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Malki, said that the current situation in Qatar is a real...

Array of Filipino festivals showcased in Qatar 27 Jun 2017 - 11:32 am

The ongoing Philippine Independence Day Celebrations (PIDC) has brought a slice of the vast array of Philippine festivals through a dance competition which...

South African visitors to get visas on arrival 27 Jun 2017 - 11:08 am

South African citizens are now able to obtain a visa on arrival in Qatar. The new system is effective from June 21, and...

Hamad Hospital treats over 500 patients; traffic injury cases decline 27 Jun 2017 - 11:04 am

At least 500 patients were treated at the Emergency Department of Hamad General Hospital (HGH) on the second day of Eid Al Fitr...

8,000 sheep slaughtered in 3 days 27 Jun 2017 - 11:03 am

Abattoirs at the Central Market received more than 8,000 sheep for slaughtering during the last three days. “In the last days of Ramadan,...

Qatar Summer Festival attracts huge crowds 27 Jun 2017 - 10:52 am

The recently launched fourth edition of Qatar Summer Festival (QSF) continues to attract visitors who throng participating malls and other venues offering a...

Qatar cuts July petrol price 26 Jun 2017 - 02:51 pm

Doha: After the grand celebration of Eid Al Fitr, despite the illegal siege of Qatar by some Gulf neighbours, there is more good...

Hamad Emergency treats 422 cases 26 Jun 2017 - 10:39 am

The Emergency Department of Hamad General Hospital (HGH) treated at least 422 cases on the first day of Eid Al Fitr yesterday due...

Fun-filled activities mark Eid Al Fitr celebrations 26 Jun 2017 - 09:47 am

Qatar continues to position itself as a family destination for the choice for Eid holidays with the cornucopia of shows and activities catered...

Emir and Father Emir receive Eid Al Fitr well-wishers 26 Jun 2017 - 09:29 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Father Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani received scores of...

Festive beginning for Philippine Independence Day Celebrations 26 Jun 2017 - 09:27 am

A festive mood infused with patriotic fervour prevailed among hundreds of Filipinos who flocked the opening of the Philippine Independence Day Celebrations (PIDC)...