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First gems calibration lab in Qatar opens 09 May 2022 - 06:27 pm

Doha: The first calibration lab for gems and metals in Qatar was inaugurated by Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani...

FIFA World Cup trophy comes to QF as Aljam’a celebration gets underway 09 May 2022 - 06:06 pm

Doha: As students and graduates of Qatar Foundation begin to enjoy a week-long celebration of their achievements, they have had a chance to...

DJWE kicks off bringing a celebration of luxury and glamour to Qatar 09 May 2022 - 04:26 pm

Doha: The 18th edition of the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE), held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa...

Alia Bhatt in Qatar for Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition 09 May 2022 - 03:30 pm

Doha: Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is in Qatar for the opening of Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition which is open to the public...

Qatar’s Hamad International Airport witnesses 162% surge in passengers 09 May 2022 - 02:55 pm

Doha: Hamad International Airport (HIA) has witnessed a strong increase in passenger traffic in Q1 2022, a 162 percent surge compared to the...

Sheikha Asma scales new heights as first Arab to summit world’s third-highest mountain 09 May 2022 - 02:20 pm

Doha: "Summit Summit Summit. And what a peak it was," wrote Sheikha Asma Al Thani in a social media post after conquering the...

Al Jazeera wins 10 ‘Broadcast Productions Awards’ 09 May 2022 - 08:13 am

Doha: Al Jazeera Media Network has won 10 awards at Newscast Studio’s Broadcast Productions Awards. The Network competed with more than 200 creative...

UK medical journal highlights QF’s Sport Ability Friendly Program 09 May 2022 - 08:08 am

Doha: The British Medical Journal of Innovations (BMJ INNOVATIONS), a specialised online peer-reviewed journal, has highlighted the success of the Qatar Foundation’s Sport...

QRCS marks World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 09 May 2022 - 08:05 am

Doha: On World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is joining a global celebration of the work and...

Philippine Embassy: Overseas voting closes at 2pm today 09 May 2022 - 08:03 am

Doha: The last day of overseas voting will be today until 2pm at the Philippine Embassy. The Philippine Embassy in Qatar said that...

‘Qatar’s investments in India increase fivefold in two years’ 09 May 2022 - 07:54 am

Doha: Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs of India H E V Muraleedharan said Qatar’s investments in India have increased...

FIFA trophy continues drawing crowds 09 May 2022 - 07:48 am

Doha:Souq Waqif was a hive of activity as fans flocked to Doha’s traditional marketplace to have their photo taken with the FIFA World...

DJWE opens today, showing top local, international brands 09 May 2022 - 07:46 am

Doha: The much-anticipated Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE) returns today, showcasing the cream of the crop brands locally and internationally until Saturday,...

Qatar sees huge rise in visitors from GCC, Europe 09 May 2022 - 07:38 am

Doha: Visitors from the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) constituted 34.5% of the total tourist arrivals to Qatar in March 2022, according to figures...

Delegation of over 30 tourism partners to represent Qatar at Arabian Travel Market 08 May 2022 - 07:40 pm

Doha: Qatar Tourism (QT) is preparing to lead a delegation of 30+ tourism partners to represent the destination at the Arabian Travel Market...

Katara to host spectacular send-off event for FIFA World Cup Trophy 08 May 2022 - 05:27 pm

Doha: Katara will host a spectacular send-off event for the FIFA World Cup Trophy on Tuesday night. A host of activities have been...

Qatar holds photo exhibition on 'children and armed conflict' at UN 08 May 2022 - 08:01 am

New York:On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the...

Earthna Center to push sustainability forward 08 May 2022 - 07:56 am

Doha: Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future will help government entities, private sector and research organisations to be more sustainable, said an official....