Qatar

AJ+ records over one billion online video views a year 11 Oct 2015 - 01:32 am

DOHA: AJ+ has achieved over one billion online video views a year since its inception in September 2014. “It is a great achievement...

Electronic link between Qatar and Saudi customs soon 11 Oct 2015 - 01:29 am

DOHA: Qatar and Saudi Arabia are finalising preparations for establishing an electronic link between customs authorities of the two countries. The issue was...

Qatar initiative on online wage transfer hailed 11 Oct 2015 - 01:25 am

Minister of Labour and Social Affairs H E Abdullah Saleh Mubarak Al Khulaifi with Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani, Chairman, Qatar Chamber,...

Qatar condemns ankara explosions 11 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Doha: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the two explosions that took place outside the main railway station in the Turkish capital...

Qatar to host global robotics competition for young people 10 Oct 2015 - 05:26 pm

Training in robotics programming is one of the main elements of the GO ROBOT programme which has been sponsored by Maersk Oil Qatar...

HMC and WHO workshop to mull tobacco addiction 10 Oct 2015 - 05:10 pm

Doha: A regional workshop opening here Sunday will probe health issues arising due to tobacco addiction. Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) stop smoking clinic...

Qatar green building council attends expo Milano 2015 10 Oct 2015 - 05:06 pm

Doha: As part of the State of Qatar’s Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015, Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), a member of Qatar Foundation...

Ministry recalls 2003-2005 Suzuki Ignis 10 Oct 2015 - 03:20 pm

DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has recalled 2003-2005 models of Suzuki Ignis Cars over possible ignition switch defect. The ministry said...

Weather forecast: Strong wind and high sea by afternoon 10 Oct 2015 - 09:15 am

DOHA: Qatar's weather forecast until 6:00 pm Saturday will be hazy to misty at places at first, becomes hot with slightly dusty with...

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Saudi tourism chairman tours Qatar National Museum 10 Oct 2015 - 12:57 am

Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chairman, Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, with other officials during a visit to Qatar...

PSG player visits Qatar IFTM stand in Paris 10 Oct 2015 - 12:56 am

William Accambray, PSG Handball Team’s left back, holds a falcon during a visit to Qatar’s IFTM Top Resa stand in Paris. DOHA: William...

Belgian artist Tuymans to open expo at Al Riwaq 10 Oct 2015 - 12:55 am

Belgian artist Luc Tuymans working on one of his wall paintings. DOHA: Celebrated Belgian artist Luc Tuymans will open a major exhibition at...

Korea-Arab Friendship Caravan at Katara 10 Oct 2015 - 12:53 am

Korean Ambassador Heung-kyeong Park speaking during the 8th Korea-Arab Friendship Caravan at Katara. (Right) Artistes perform a traditional Korean dance. Kammutty VP

Philippines seeks to boost ties with Qatar 10 Oct 2015 - 12:52 am

National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Secretary Yasmin Busran-Lao. By Raynald C Rivera DOHA: The Philippines through National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) is...

Mowasalat launches double-buses 10 Oct 2015 - 12:51 am

The single-deck bus comprising two rigid sections linked by a pivoting joint (articulation). DOHA: In a first in Qatar, Mowasalat has launched double-buses...

Qatar pledges $8m to fight blindness 10 Oct 2015 - 12:46 am

Assistant Foreign Minister for International Cooperation Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani with Princess Sophie Rhys-Jones, Countess of...

Ministry to hold tender workshop from Tuesday 10 Oct 2015 - 12:45 am

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce will hold a two-day workshop from Tuesday on protection of tender competitiveness with the participation of...