Qatar

Motorized space-boards banned in several malls in Qatar 06 Sep 2015 - 04:41 pm

DOHA: Following complaints against the growing use of “space-boards" by people, especially youngsters, at public places, some leading malls in Qatar, including Ezdan,...

Qatar's Consulate in Houston donates USD50,000 to TEACH 06 Sep 2015 - 12:22 pm

T.H. Susan L. Ziadeh – U.S. Ambassador to Qatar – poses for a photo with H.E. Mohammed A. Mohammed Al Homaid – Qatar...

Camel racing season starts tomorrow 06 Sep 2015 - 11:57 am

DOHA: Qatar's new camel racing season 2015-16 starts Monday at the Al-Shahaniya racing track, north of the capital city of Doha. Speaking ahead...

Traffic chaos seen as schools reopen today 06 Sep 2015 - 02:00 am

DOHA: Schools across Qatar are reopening today and may cause traffic jams on busy routes. The Supreme Education Council (SEC) has issued a...

HIA ranked sixth among world’s top 10 airports 06 Sep 2015 - 01:59 am

DOHA: Hamad International Airport (HIA) has occupied the sixth place in the list of 10 best airports in the world, according to the...

Only 12,000 Qataris working in private sector: IMF 06 Sep 2015 - 01:57 am

By Satish Kanady DOHA: Qatar’s ratio of nationals to expats in private sector jobs is markedly lower than other GCC nations. Saudi Arabia’s...

Minister inaugurates QNB’s iris scan technology at ATMs 06 Sep 2015 - 01:54 am

Doha: Minister of Information and Communications Technology H E Dr Hessa Sultan Al Jaber unveiled the new Iris scan service powered by Iris...

Minister at Back To School event 06 Sep 2015 - 01:53 am

Minister of Education and Higher Education and the Secretary-General of the Supreme Education Council (SEC) H E Dr Mohammed Abdul Wahed Ali Al...

16 clear test for Fath Al Kheir voyage 06 Sep 2015 - 01:52 am

Thirty-four applicants took the theatrical test for Fath Al Kheir journey 2 to India. DOHA: As part of preparations to launch the Fath...

SCH advises precautions ahead of Haj 06 Sep 2015 - 01:47 am

DOHA: The Supreme Council of Health (SCH) yesterday advised pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for Haj to take precautions and recommended vaccinations prior...

Commercial Bank draw awards iPhone 6 06 Sep 2015 - 01:45 am

Doha: Commercial Bank, Qatar’s first private bank, has announced the winners of its ATM campaign held from May to July this year. The...

Richer by a kilo of gold 06 Sep 2015 - 01:44 am

Ambuj Singh, 28th raffle draw winner of ‘The Great Gold Rush’ campaign by Malabar Gold & Diamonds receives 1 kg gold from Santhosh...

Interns get to work on Qatar Genome Project 06 Sep 2015 - 01:42 am

Interns from Qatar University and Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City conduct experiments as part of Qatar Biobank’s internship on the...

HEC Paris offers programmes for family-owned businesses 06 Sep 2015 - 01:39 am

DOHA: Recognising the dominance of family-owned businesses and their key contribution to economies across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, HEC Paris, ranked...

Ooredoo expands business offering across global footprint 06 Sep 2015 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Ooredoo continues to see strong returns from its focus on providing innovative business services across the Middle East, North Africa and Asia,...

Project to limit flood damage in Gaza 06 Sep 2015 - 12:00 am

DOHA: As winter approaches, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has started a new water and sanitation project to protect houses and shops from...

Qatar Aeronautical College in deal with Reading University 06 Sep 2015 - 12:00 am

The deal between Qatar Aeronautical College and University of Reading in the United Kingdom includes, among other things, the exchange of expertise. Doha:...