Qatar

Cannes the film do it? The Salesman goes to France 11 May 2016 - 02:43 am

“The Salesman” stars Shahab Hosseini (A Separation) and Taraneh Alidoosti (About Elly). DOHA: Doha Film Institute (DFI)-backed film “The Salesman” is competing at...

Match-making of meeting planners and local business 11 May 2016 - 02:42 am

Ahmed Al Obaidli, Director of Exhibitions at QTA, speaking at the match-making event held recently at QNCC. DOHA: Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) recently...

RAF gives 252 scholarships to poor Gaza students 11 May 2016 - 02:41 am

A student receiving a scholarship. DOHA: Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF) has granted 252 scholarships to limited income Palestine...

Palestinian heritage on show 11 May 2016 - 02:40 am

Artistes perform at the second Palestinian Heritage Festival which runs until Saturday at Katara Building 3. DOHA: The second Palestinian Heritage Festival titled...

Diabetes check up at Katara 11 May 2016 - 02:40 am

DOHA: More than 200 people received free medical checkup for diabetes at a mobile clinic set up at Katara cultural village under Action...

Qatar condemns attack on Mogadishu traffic police headquarters 11 May 2016 - 02:40 am

Doha: Qatar has strongly condemned the attack which targeted traffic police headquarters in Mogadishu, killing and wounding a number of people. A statement...

Skydiving soars in popularity 11 May 2016 - 02:39 am

DOHA: Skydiving is gaining popularity in Qatar and with increase in demand, the recently launched Skydive Qatar yesterday announced they have added more...

Minister meets EU Transport Commissioner 11 May 2016 - 02:37 am

Minister of Transport and Communications H E Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti met with the European Union Commissioner for Transport Violeta Bulc, in...

Richer by 250 gold coins! 11 May 2016 - 02:34 am

Manoj, one of the lucky winners of ‘Malabar Gold & Diamonds — Win Up to QR1.5m worth gold coins campaign’ receives his prize...

ROTA’s Tunisia project aims to boost education 11 May 2016 - 02:33 am

DOHA: Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) is working to “transform the lives” of thousands of children in Tunisia through ‘My Education…My Hope’ project,...

Al Rayyan Municipality issued most building permits last month 11 May 2016 - 02:27 am

DOHA: Al Rayyan Municipality issued the most building permits last month, outnumbering the Doha Municipality. The number of building permits decreased 21 percent...

Saudi Deputy Crown Prince leaves Doha 11 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Doha: Saudi Deputy Crown Prince, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, left Doha on Tuesday...

Scattered rain in Doha 10 May 2016 - 11:03 am

Drizzling in Corniche. Pic by Abdul Basit / The Peninsula Doha: The weather forecast for Qatar valid until 6pm Tuesday inshore will be...

Project Qatar 2016 opens 10 May 2016 - 12:10 am

Minister of Economy and Commerce H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani inaugurating the 13th edition of Project Qatar 2016 exhibition at...

Ministry finds 78 consumer protection, price violations by outlets last month 10 May 2016 - 12:06 am

Doha: A failure to display price tags on products and raising prices without approval from authorities topped the list of 78 violations of...

Minister visits Doha North Sewage Treatment Plant and finds it on on track 10 May 2016 - 12:04 am

Minister of Municipality and Environment H E Mohamed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi with Engineer Jalal Yousef Al Salhi, Director, Infrastructure Affairs, Ashghal, and...

Highest turnout for Philippine polls in Qatar 10 May 2016 - 12:02 am

Special Board of Election Inspectors preparing for canvassing of votes at the Philippine Embassy yesterday. Pic: Kammutty VP / The Peninsula By Raynald...