Qatar

Qatar Science and Technology Park to launch Arab Innovation Academy 25 Jan 2017 - 11:32 pm

In a new initiative, Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP) is preparing to launch an Arab Innovation Academy (AIA) aimed at university students...

Rotterdam screening for ten DFI films 25 Jan 2017 - 11:31 pm

Ten films supported by the Doha Film Institute(DFI) have been chosen for the 45th International Film Festival Rotterdam which runs from January 25...

Qatar envoy presents credentials to Zuma 25 Jan 2017 - 11:28 pm

Doha Comedy Festival final show sold out 25 Jan 2017 - 11:26 pm

Tickets for the Doha Comedy Festival (DCF) — one of the live entertainment offerings at Shop Qatar— are selling fast with the third...

18 ADD countries adopt Colombo declaration 25 Jan 2017 - 11:18 pm

Eighteen member countries of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue (ADD) have adopted the Colombo declaration on Labour recruitment. The fourth ministerial consultation meeting of...

Qatar Airways to serve Spring Festival menu 25 Jan 2017 - 11:17 pm

Qatar Airways is celebrating Chinese New Year by serving a special Spring Festival inspired menu on board flights to popular Asia destinations on...

Qatar Charity drills artesian well in Mauritania 25 Jan 2017 - 11:17 pm

Qatar Charity (QC) has drilled an artesian well equipped with a pump powered by solar energy to provide drinking water to more than...

Law on subsidised commodities soon 25 Jan 2017 - 11:14 pm

The State Cabinet yesterday took the necessary measures to issue a draft law regulating the dealing in subsidised commodities, after it was briefed...

IKEA beach chair recalled 25 Jan 2017 - 11:13 pm

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has ordered a recall of Ikea’s Mysingsö Beach Chair following reports that it can collapse and cause...

Qatar Development Bank launches new scheme to support SMEs 25 Jan 2017 - 11:13 pm

Qatar Development Bank (QDB) has launched a unique scheme for financing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with amounts up to QR1m and sharing...

76 submissions qualify for 'Challenge 22' programme 25 Jan 2017 - 11:08 pm

Out of 937 submitted proposals from first round of “Challenge 22” programme, which aims at developing innovative solutions for the 2022 FIFA World...

Qatar to take part in Astana Expo 2017 25 Jan 2017 - 11:08 pm

Qatar has signed a contract to participate in the Expo 2017 in Astana, which will take place from June 10 to September 1,...

CPI: Qatar retains impressive score 25 Jan 2017 - 11:08 pm

Qatar has ranked second among the Gulf, and Arab countries in the annual Corruption Perception Index (CPI), published by Transparency International. The Transparency...

Marma Festival in Sealine today 25 Jan 2017 - 11:06 pm

Marma Festival 2017 will continue today Sabkhat Marma in the Sealine area. Nine competitors will take part today in the festival held under...

International Customs Day today 25 Jan 2017 - 11:04 pm

THE General Authority of Customs will mark International Customs Day today and will showcase its talent as well as remarkable achievement in a...

Thimun Qatar 2017 meet begins 25 Jan 2017 - 11:03 pm

The sixth annual Thimun Qatar conference kicked off yesterday at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The three-day conference is organised by Qatar...

QTA to restart Shop Qatar outdoor events 25 Jan 2017 - 10:56 pm

Looking at the popular demand, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) is bringing back its three-day Shop Qatar weekend outdoor festivities featuring stunning fireworks display...

Saudi and Kuwait indexes rise; UAE pulls back 25 Jan 2017 - 09:51 pm

Dubai: Stock markets in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait continued uptrends yesterday, attracting regional investors' money away from the United Arab Emirates, which pulled...