Qatar

New academic year inaugurated at QU 29 Sep 2016 - 01:43 am

DOHA: Qatar University’s (QU) ongoing efforts to become a model university and advance its position among the top universities were highlighted yesterday during...

FM receives credentials 29 Sep 2016 - 01:40 am

Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani yesterday received separately copies of credentials of Ambassador of Austria Dr Willy Kempel...

Ministry fine retailer for displaying local tomato in imported section 28 Sep 2016 - 07:32 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has fined a retailer for displaying local tomato in the designated area for goods imported through...

Super and Premium petrol to get cheaper in October 28 Sep 2016 - 07:23 pm

DOHA: Petrol prices will go down by 5 dirhams from October 1, according to the new price list issued by the Ministry of...

Qatari chef revives spice link with India 28 Sep 2016 - 01:31 pm

The International Culinary Festival and Competition was held under the auspices of reviving the Ancient Spice Route, at Bolgatty Palace Hotel in Kochi...

10th Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition next month 28 Sep 2016 - 01:10 pm

DOHA: The 10th edition of Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition (Heya) will see over 230 boutiques and Gulf designers showcase their collections to more...

Sweden keen on technology and health partnerships with Qatar 28 Sep 2016 - 01:07 pm

DOHA: Sweden seeks to establish two important partnerships with Qatar in the areas of technology and health. Prof. Dr. Niclas Adler, a Swedish...

SC launches second cycle of Challenge 22 28 Sep 2016 - 12:59 pm

DOHA: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) yesterday launched the second cycle of Challenge 22, an award aimed at promoting a...

Katara launches ‘Solar Calendar of Constellations in State of Qatar’ 28 Sep 2016 - 12:52 pm

DOHA: The Cultural Village Foundation-Katara yesterday launched ‘Solar Calendar of the Constellations in the State of Qatar’ by Qatari engineer Essa S R...

RAF launches 26 projects for poor in Indian state 28 Sep 2016 - 12:42 pm

DOHA: Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF) has launched 26 income-generating projects for poor people in the north Indian state...

Mada to organise Second National Autism Forum 28 Sep 2016 - 12:23 pm

Doha: Qatar Assistive Technology Center (Mada) is organising the Second National Autism Forum to be attended by local and global educators, researchers and...

All Ooredoo mobile customers can log-in to its app 28 Sep 2016 - 12:16 pm

DOHA: A new update has been made to Ooredoo App to allow any Hala or Shahry user in Qatar to access the service....

QCS and Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel hold event for kids with cancer 28 Sep 2016 - 12:09 pm

Doha: Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, the five-star luxury hotel, joined forces with Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) for the ‘Let Us...

Sustainability efforts top QGBC forum agenda 28 Sep 2016 - 11:54 am

Doha: Environmentalists, academics and sustainability experts will explore recent developments in Qatar’s sustainability agenda at Qatar Green Building Conference 2016 in Doha later...

CMC reviews illegal villa partition issue 28 Sep 2016 - 11:41 am

Doha: The Central Municipal Council (CMC) yesterday discussed villa partitions and residential buildings. The issue was raised by the council in its previous...

Sheikh Thani conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award 28 Sep 2016 - 02:14 am

Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani, Chairman, SAK Holding Group, was conferred ‘The Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the Arabian Business Qatar Awards 2016...

Private schools flayed over uniform issue 28 Sep 2016 - 01:51 am

DOHA: Several private schools have come under fire for imposing their uniform on their Qatari students. The Childhood Cultural Center (CCC), a member...