Qatar

Awqaf Ministry upgrades Islamic portal for children 18 Dec 2016 - 01:33 am

The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has upgraded its web portal for children to create awareness about Islamic values and cultures among...

Kite-flying 18 Dec 2016 - 01:33 am

Dr Al Kawari meets Albania PM; discusses ties 18 Dec 2016 - 01:32 am

Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama met yesterday with Cultural Adviser at the Emiri Diwan and the State of Qatar's candidate to the...

Campaign to raise funds for Aleppo today; Five Qatari charities join 18 Dec 2016 - 01:28 am

Leading charity organisations in Qatar will join hands at a fund-raising campaign today at Darb El Saai to support people of the besieged...

Programme launched for schools to share experiences 18 Dec 2016 - 01:25 am

Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has introduced a twinning programme between the public schools and high-performing private schools in order...

Emir condoles with Erdogan 18 Dec 2016 - 01:25 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday a cable of condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the...

Emir sends greetings to Bhutan King 18 Dec 2016 - 01:21 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday a cable of congratulations to King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of the...

Municipality of Rayyan issues more building permits 18 Dec 2016 - 01:21 am

Rayyan Municipality has surpassed Doha Municipality in terms of the issuance of building permits last month. Rayyan Municipality (including Sheehaniya) issued 205 building...

465 discount sales approved last month 18 Dec 2016 - 01:21 am

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce approved 465 discount offers at commercial outlets across the country last month. A total of 507 promotion...

200,000 to be employed at logistics project 18 Dec 2016 - 01:18 am

About 200,000 people are expected to be employed at the logistics project being set up in south Wakra, Birkat Al Awamir and Aba...

Festival offers glimpses into two Qatari lifestyles 18 Dec 2016 - 01:16 am

Offering an exceptional glimpse into two different lifestyles of pre-oil Qatar, a two-day festival is set to open today. 'Henna Ahalha', organised by...

Traffic Dept issues 10,075 driving licences in October 18 Dec 2016 - 01:16 am

The Traffic Department issued 10,075 driving licences in October 2016, registering a 17.9 percent increase compared to a total of 8,548 driving licences...

Qatar-Netherlands strong relation lauded 16 Dec 2016 - 10:56 pm

The General Manager of the Cultural Village Foundation-Katara Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti and Netherlands Ambassador Bahia Tahzib-Lie discussed ways to bolster...

WISE reveals five Accelerator projects 16 Dec 2016 - 10:53 pm

The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) has revealed the five projects that will join its 2016-2017 WISE Accelerator programme, and benefit from...

Qatar University in bid to become leader in social development 16 Dec 2016 - 10:52 pm

Qatar University is advancing in its goal to become a leader of economic and social development in Qatar with a number of partnerships...

New public parks for families at Al Shamal, Duhail and Al Thumama to open next week 16 Dec 2016 - 10:45 pm

Doha: The Public Parks Department at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment will open three new parks at Al Shamal, Duhail and Al...

Many campers prefer olive firewood because of lesser smoke 16 Dec 2016 - 10:45 pm

Cool weather has increased the demand for firewood in Qatar with a number of families camping and staying outdoors over night. A private...

Qatar Foundation International & Annenberg Learner to launch 'Teaching Arabic' 16 Dec 2016 - 10:45 pm

Washington/Doha: Annenberg Learner and Qatar Foundation International (QFI) announced yesterday the creation of the Teaching Arabic in the United States collection, a free...