Qatar

Ministry recalls 2007-2010 Toyota Camry 23 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in cooperation with Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros Co WLL (AAB), has announced the recall of 2007-2010...

Ashghal completes new 22 schools, 11 KGs 23 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

Ashghal officials during a visit to one of the new schools. Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the completion and delivery...

SEC develops app for parents to monitor kids 22 Aug 2015 - 01:44 am

DOHA: The Supreme Education Council (SEC) has developed a smartphone application for parents to track their children’s performance, behaviour and absenteeism in Independent...

Only 12,400 Qataris working in private sector: IMF report 22 Aug 2015 - 01:41 am

DOHA: Qatar’s private sector employs about 12,400 citizens compared to 1.47 million expatriate workforce. Qatar is the only GCC country with the smallest...

Qatar Charity reviews projects in Balkans, Turkey 22 Aug 2015 - 01:37 am

Qatar Charity will modify its development and welfare projects in Kosovo, Albania, Bosnia and Turkey. Doha: Qatar Charity (QC) has reviewed progress of...

QCS organises cancer awareness campaign 22 Aug 2015 - 01:36 am

Doha: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) is running a summer cancer awareness and entertainment programme, with activities for children and visitors at shopping malls....

Vodafone boosts network in Al Wakrah, Al Wukair 22 Aug 2015 - 01:34 am

Doha: Vodafone is pressing ahead with network enhancement in Qatar, upgrading network cell sites in Al Wakrah and Al Wukair and achieving a...

Accidents drop after increase in penalties for traffic violations 22 Aug 2015 - 01:32 am

DOHA: The increase in penalties for some traffic violations has led to a drop in the number of deaths on Qatar road accidents,...

Over 180,000 visit Qatar Summer Festival 22 Aug 2015 - 01:31 am

Children at the Summer festival at Entertainment City. DOHA: Qatar Summer Festival has seen increase in the number of visitors compared to its...

Qataris keep tradition of antiques auction alive at Souq Waqif 22 Aug 2015 - 01:29 am

An auction of rare Qatari antiques in progress at Souq Waqif yesterday.Baher Amin DOHA: Auctions of rare Qatari antiques are held at Souq...

‘Back to School’ campaign 22 Aug 2015 - 01:28 am

Parents and children take part in the Back-to-School campaign launched by the Supreme Education Council at Doha International Exhibition Centre yesterday. Baher Amin

Dhows along Corniche 22 Aug 2015 - 01:28 am

Traditional dhows anchored on the Corniche opposite Fanar (Islamic Cultural Centre) last night. Kammutty VP

Ashghal completes work on 12 new mosques 22 Aug 2015 - 01:24 am

DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has completed construction of 12 new mosques in Muaither, Rawdat Qdeem, Al Aziziyah, Shehaniyyah, Industrial Area, Al...

More women addicted to shisha: Expert 21 Aug 2015 - 01:34 am

DOHA: There is an alarming increase in the number of female ‘shisha’ smokers in the country and the dangerous trend is catching up,...

Trash collection at malls may be charged 21 Aug 2015 - 01:34 am

Civic staff empty garbage from an ordinary dumpster into a truck outside a building. DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning plans...

Auction of goods at seaport if not claimed in 30 days 21 Aug 2015 - 01:33 am

DOHA: Seaport authorities have been given powers to auction imported consignments if not claimed by importers within 30 days of the arrival of...

Licence must for 50cc buggies 21 Aug 2015 - 01:32 am

DOHA: The 50cc buggies mostly seen in Sealine, will now be licensed by the Department of Traffic as per the amended traffic law...

‘Colour Your Summer’ concludes 21 Aug 2015 - 12:59 am

Malika Al Shraim (centre), Public Relations and Communications Manager, Katara Cultural Village, with participants and officials. BY RAYNALD C RIVERA DOHA: Katara Cultural...