Qatar

Met forecasts strong winds in northern areas 15 Dec 2016 - 01:08 am

The Qatar Meteorology Department has warned of strong winds at places and high seas in the northern areas by night. The country is...

RAF radio programme to collect aid for Aleppo 15 Dec 2016 - 01:05 am

Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF) has dedicated today’s radio programme “Abwab Al Rahama” for collecting donations to provide urgent...

UCQ and ELAN Decaux to create awareness about child car seats 15 Dec 2016 - 01:05 am

University of Calgary in Qatar (UCQ) has partnered with ELAN Decaux to raise awareness about the importance of child car seat usage in...

Qatar University honours 97 employers 15 Dec 2016 - 01:02 am

Ninety-seven employers were yesterday honoured by Qatar University (QU) in the annual “Employer Recognition Ceremony” held at Doha St Regis Hotel in the...

New rehab facility receives first patient 15 Dec 2016 - 01:02 am

Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI) yesterday welcomed the first patient to its outpatient clinics. This precedes the official opening of...

Year-long diversion on Al Luqta Street 15 Dec 2016 - 12:56 am

The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, will divert a small section of westbound lanes on Al Luqta Street opposite Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC)...

New dental checks at schools from Feb 15 Dec 2016 - 12:48 am

In an initiative to combat dental caries among children, the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) will begin a new screening programme at schools...

Emir greets Malaysia King 15 Dec 2016 - 12:44 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday a cable of congratulations to H M Sultan Mohammed V on the...

Emir issues law on unifying insurance for military 15 Dec 2016 - 12:44 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued yesterday law No 19 of 2016 on a unified system for extending insurance...

Neighbourhood stores can renew licence 15 Dec 2016 - 12:44 am

Doha: The State Cabinet yesterday approved a draft decision by the Minister of Economy and Commerce that amends some provisions of Decision No....

Emir holds phone talks with Kuwait Emir 15 Dec 2016 - 12:42 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Emir of Kuwait H H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad...

Emir condoles with Nigeria President 15 Dec 2016 - 12:42 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday a cable of condolences to President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria...

FM meets foreign delegates on Syria 15 Dec 2016 - 12:41 am

Foreign Minister H E Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has met with the permanent delegates of the countries of the Group of Friends...

Diversion on Al Markhiya Street 15 Dec 2016 - 12:39 am

In order to install cladding dynamic message signs (DMS) on Al Markhiya Street between Dahl Al Hamam Junction and Lajbailat junction, the Public...

Bentley-Flying Spur car recalled 15 Dec 2016 - 12:38 am

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in collaboration with AlWajba Motors, dealer of Bentley vehicles in Qatar, has announced the recall of Bentley-Flying...

WORAL to mark World Arabic Language Day on December 21 15 Dec 2016 - 12:37 am

The World Organization for Renaissance of Arabic Language (WORAL) is set to celebrate World Arabic Language Day 2016 with a series of talks...

Joyalukkas to open second US outlet in New Jersey's Edison 15 Dec 2016 - 12:37 am

Joyalukkas is all set to open its second showroom in the USA in Edison, New Jersey, on December 17, 2016 at 11am. This...

HBKU Press translator wins award for translating Spanish book 15 Dec 2016 - 12:36 am

Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press' (HBKU Press) translator, Saleh Almani, has won the award for translation into Arabic from Spanish, for the book...