Qatar

Qatar gains popularity in French travel market 19 Sep 2016 - 01:49 am

FROM LEFT: Jonathan Harding from Qatar Airways; Sheikh Meshaal bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar’s Ambassador to France; Rashed Al Qurese, Chief Marketing and...

Mercedes-Benz SLK Class 2015 model recalled 19 Sep 2016 - 01:49 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in collaboration with Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, dealer of Mercedes Benz vehicles in Qatar, has announced...

HMC expands maternity care to more hospitals 19 Sep 2016 - 01:47 am

By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)’s maternity services in Al Wakra, Dukhan and Al Khor hospitals have reduced the burden on...

Kahramaa: LED bulbs can save power by up to 80% 19 Sep 2016 - 01:46 am

DOHA: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has urged customers to replace Tungsten lamps with LED bulbs, saying it can save electricity...

HEC Paris in Qatar to hold Master Class 19 Sep 2016 - 01:46 am

Doha: HEC Paris in Qatar will hold a Master Class for individuals considering joining its highly acclaimed Specialised Master in Strategic Business Unit...

Emir meets President of Panama 19 Sep 2016 - 01:43 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with President of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, at the premises of Qatar’s Permanent Mission...

New academic year starts on a high note 19 Sep 2016 - 01:41 am

Students waiting for books during the reopening day at Al Ahnaf bin Qais Independent Preparatory School yesterday. By Amna Pervaiz Rao & Lojayn...

Pakistan Embassy steps up efforts to repatriate illegal residents 19 Sep 2016 - 01:29 am

By Irfan Bukhari DOHA: The Pakistan Embassy in collaboration with community leaders has stepped up efforts to reap maximum results from the ongoing...

HIA welcomes 17.6 million passengers in first half 19 Sep 2016 - 01:27 am

DOHA: Hamad International Airport (HIA) has set a new record, welcoming 17.6 million passengers during the first half of this year. The airport...

Deputy PM calls for NAM’s strong stance on Syria 19 Sep 2016 - 01:26 am

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud and Qatar’s delegation at the NAM...

Life a gruelling routine for dhow workers 18 Sep 2016 - 01:57 am

Dhow workers waiting for customers on the Corniche. By Irfan Bukhari DOHA: Every sailor is a stranger on the shore, and for hundreds...

RAF helps citizens facing default on loan repayments 18 Sep 2016 - 01:55 am

Beneficiaries receiving meat of sacrificial animals provided by the Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF) on the third day of...

Minister attends conference 18 Sep 2016 - 01:54 am

Minister of Municipality and Environment H E Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi participated in the conference ‘Our Ocean, Our Future’ held recently at...

City gears up for heavy school rush 18 Sep 2016 - 01:53 am

New Karwa school buses ready for the new academic year. By Sidi Mohamed The Peninsula DOHA: As heavy traffic is expected across the...

iPhone out of stock for online pre-booking 18 Sep 2016 - 01:50 am

By Sachin Kumar DOHA: Those planning to pre-order iPhone 7 online, may have missed the bus. All the models of iPhone 7 plus...

QLC invites applications for leadership programme 18 Sep 2016 - 01:50 am

DOHA: Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) has started receiving applications for its 2017-2018 national leadership programs to qualified Qatari professionals employed across all sectors. ...

Qatar to host WAGGGS Arab Conference 18 Sep 2016 - 01:49 am

Doha: The Ministry of Culture and Sports will host on Monday the 21st World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) Arab...

Steep drop in airfares as peak season ends 18 Sep 2016 - 01:48 am

File photo of passengers at the Hamad International Airport. (Photo: Kammutty) By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: Airfares are expected to drop by up to...