Qatar

NU-Q explores technology change outcomes for media outlets 21 Aug 2015 - 12:58 am

Officials at the event. Doha: Understanding the impact of rapid technological innovation on the global media ecosystem is the focus of the second...

QRC helps 111,270 needy in Myanmar in three years 21 Aug 2015 - 12:57 am

A young patient checked up at a QRC clinic. Doha: The recent relief intervention initiated by Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) to help victims...

Oryx to supply quarry products to Qatar 21 Aug 2015 - 12:51 am

Officials at the agreement signing ceremony. DOHA: The Fujairah-based Oryx Industries has announced to supply Qatar Primary Materials Company (QPMC) with two million...

Leaders send greeting cables to Hungary president 21 Aug 2015 - 12:49 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Hungarian President Janos Ader on his country’s...

SEC launches ‘Back to School’ campaign 21 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

Doha: The Supreme Education Council (SEC) has launched ‘Back to School’ activities for the academic year 2015-2016, under the theme ‘By knowledge build...

CMU-Q orientation 21 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

New students are participating in freshman orientation at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. The programme introduces them to the university’s campus, resources and...

Library selected as regional centre to preserve heritage 21 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

Qatar National Library will represent 25 countries in the Middle East and North Africa where Arabic is one of the official languages. Doha:...

Three streets near Al Wakra Hospital closed for six months 20 Aug 2015 - 03:38 pm

DOHA: The Public Works Authority announced that streets 1083, 1064, and 1003 branching off the Al Wakra Hospital Street will be closed starting...

Qatari man injured in Bangkok blast: Report 20 Aug 2015 - 03:26 pm

Damage caused by a bomb blast is seen on the Brahma statue at the Erawan shrine - the popular tourist site where 20...

Emir with Eritrean President 20 Aug 2015 - 01:26 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday met President of Eritrea Isaias Afwerki. Emir also hosted a luncheon banquet in...

Emir transfers, appoints envoys 20 Aug 2015 - 01:24 am

DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday issued Emiri Decision No. 30 to 34 of 2015 transferring Qatari ambassadors...

Fine for overtaking from right doubled 20 Aug 2015 - 01:23 am

DOHA: An amended traffic law likely be enforced by year-end will allow motorists to pay half the fine for a violation that figures...

Weather office forecasts hotter days with high humidity 20 Aug 2015 - 01:22 am

DOHA: Qatar could bask in even more soaring temperatures over the next several days, predicts the Met office. It will be hotter than...

Qatar passes law on organ donation 20 Aug 2015 - 12:55 am

DOHA: Qatar passed a law yesterday that allows organ donation for transplant by people who are not related to recipients. The only condition...

26 firms in Art Mill design contest 20 Aug 2015 - 12:48 am

The project involves redevelopment of a historic waterfront site in the centre of Doha. Doha: The global search for the designer of the...

Ministry recalls Daihatsu vehicles 20 Aug 2015 - 12:47 am

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in cooperation with Taleb Trading Company, has announced the recall of 2009-2014 models of Daihatsu Gran...

QRCS first to relieve victims of Douma clashes in Syria 20 Aug 2015 - 12:46 am

Qatar Red Crescent Society staff distribute aid to the needy in Eastern Ghouta. Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) initiated an urgent humanitarian...