Qatar

Emir to visit African nations 09 Apr 2017 - 12:42 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will pay a state visit to a number of African countries from tomorrow. The...

Ministry nod must for religious events 09 Apr 2017 - 12:42 am

Youth centres will have to take approval of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) to organise any religious activity, especially during...

Rules likely to promote green refrigerators 09 Apr 2017 - 12:42 am

Close on the heels of a ban on the import and sale of conventional air conditioners, plans are afoot to introduce energy-efficient refrigerators...

Ministry of Public Health holds workshop on school eye health 09 Apr 2017 - 12:42 am

The Ministry of Public Health recently held a workshop on school eye health , bringing in more than 50 physicians, nurses and health...

AAB honours its loyal customers 09 Apr 2017 - 12:42 am

Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co. (AAB), sole agent for Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Qatar, honoured its loyal customers at a function held...

Rayyan Municipality tops in issuing building permits 09 Apr 2017 - 12:38 am

Rayyan Municipality topped all municipalities in issuing building permits in March with a total of 188 permits. It brings 28% of the total...

Arabic calligraphy exhibition sheds light on Islamic culture 09 Apr 2017 - 12:05 am

Chairman of National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) Dr Ali bin Sumaikh Al Marri said yesterday the Arabic calligraphy exhibition on human rights in...

Mada Center launches e-Accessibility programme 08 Apr 2017 - 11:49 pm

MADA Assistive Technology Centre launched e-Accessibility programme in coordination with government bodies. The project includes training web developers and designers, audits of the...

Northwestern University in Qatar student volunteers to work with refugees 08 Apr 2017 - 02:19 pm

Doha, Qatar: It was a very different Spring Break for Shakeeb Asrar, who spent his holidays working with displaced refugees in Greece. For...

Qatar marks World Health Day 08 Apr 2017 - 01:25 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), and Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), along with other health partners in...

Steve Aoki to perform live in Doha 08 Apr 2017 - 12:26 pm

Doha: Considered as one of the most iconic Electro Dj's in the world and popular for one of a kind live shows, Steve...

Alert for mobile radars on Qatar roads (Saturday, April 8) 08 Apr 2017 - 10:31 am

A recent MOI survey shows that as many as 64% participants believe mobile radars have helped reduce instances of speeding and road accidents. ...

Souq Waqif cancels live concerts in solidarity with Syria 08 Apr 2017 - 09:18 am

Doha: In solidarity with the Syrian people and victims of Khan Sheikhoun massacre in which dozens of innocent Syrians were killed, Souq Waqif...

Palestinian Heritage Festival Begins in Katara 08 Apr 2017 - 09:11 am

Doha: The third Palestinian Heritage Festival kicked off today in Katara and will resume until April 15. Commenting on the occasion, Palestine's Ambassador...

Qatar condemns vehicle crash attack in Sweden 08 Apr 2017 - 08:51 am

Doha: The State of Qatar strongly condemned Friday the truck-crash attack which took place in Swedish capital Stockholm, killing and injuring a number...

Qatar to have relatively hot weather today 08 Apr 2017 - 08:23 am

Doha: Weather forecast for Qatar valid until 6pm Saturday inshore will be hazy at places at first becoming relatively hot daytime with slight...

Qatar supports US military strikes on Syria 07 Apr 2017 - 10:47 pm

Qatar expressed its support for the US military operations against military targets used by the Syrian regime in carrying out its attacks on...

Traffic campaigns: Language barrier poses challenges 07 Apr 2017 - 10:21 pm

Among many challenges the Traffic Department is facing in making its awareness campaign effective are the language barrier and cultural diversity, said a...