Qatar

Minister attends conference 18 Sep 2016 - 01:54 am

Minister of Municipality and Environment H E Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi participated in the conference ‘Our Ocean, Our Future’ held recently at...

City gears up for heavy school rush 18 Sep 2016 - 01:53 am

New Karwa school buses ready for the new academic year. By Sidi Mohamed The Peninsula DOHA: As heavy traffic is expected across the...

iPhone out of stock for online pre-booking 18 Sep 2016 - 01:50 am

By Sachin Kumar DOHA: Those planning to pre-order iPhone 7 online, may have missed the bus. All the models of iPhone 7 plus...

QLC invites applications for leadership programme 18 Sep 2016 - 01:50 am

DOHA: Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) has started receiving applications for its 2017-2018 national leadership programs to qualified Qatari professionals employed across all sectors. ...

Qatar to host WAGGGS Arab Conference 18 Sep 2016 - 01:49 am

Doha: The Ministry of Culture and Sports will host on Monday the 21st World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) Arab...

Steep drop in airfares as peak season ends 18 Sep 2016 - 01:48 am

File photo of passengers at the Hamad International Airport. (Photo: Kammutty) By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: Airfares are expected to drop by up to...

Qatar donates $10m to fight Aids 18 Sep 2016 - 01:46 am

DOHA: Qatar has donated $10m for the Global Fund to fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria during the fifth conference for the Fund held...

Deputy PM attends NAM Summit 18 Sep 2016 - 01:46 am

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ahmad bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud is received by Venezuela’s President Nicolas...

New sales invoice for gold likely from tomorrow 18 Sep 2016 - 01:45 am

By Sanaullah Ataullah DOHA: Gold and jewellery shops across the country are struggling to meet the deadline given by the Ministry of Economy...

Families across Qatar take part in exciting treasure hunt at MIA 18 Sep 2016 - 12:15 am

Doha: During this Eid-Al-Adha, children across Qatar took part in a fun and exciting treasure hunt at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)....

HMC launches campaign for a healthy heart 18 Sep 2016 - 12:15 am

DOHA: The Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) yesterday launched an awareness campaign on heart health as heart attacks are one of the biggest causes...

Qatar condemns blast at mosque in Pakistan 18 Sep 2016 - 12:14 am

Doha: The State of Qatar has condemned the suicide blast that targeted a mosque in Pakistan and left dozens dead and injured . ...

Dr. Al Kuwari arrives in Rome 18 Sep 2016 - 12:12 am

Rome: Cultural Adviser at the Emiri Diwan and the State of Qatar’s candidate for the post of the Director-General of the United Nations...

Al Rayyan trounce Al Shahaniya 3-0 18 Sep 2016 - 12:00 am

Action from the Qatar Stars league match between Al Rayyan and Al Shahaniya in Doha yesterday. Al Rayyan won 3-0. RIGHT: Rodrigo Tabata...

Ministry launches traffic awareness drive for students 17 Sep 2016 - 01:00 am

By Sidi Mohamed DOHA: In preparation for the start of the new academic year tomorrow, the General Directorate of Traffic at the Ministry...

Emir sends greetings to Mexican president 17 Sep 2016 - 12:56 am

Doha: The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent a cable of congratulations to President of the United Mexican...

Schools & offices resume tomorrow after long holidays 17 Sep 2016 - 12:53 am

Parents busy with Children's for Back to School shopping. All School opening on Sunday after summer holidays. Pic: Abdul Basit By Irfan Bukhari ...

Lunar eclipse 17 Sep 2016 - 12:52 am

The penumbral lunar eclipse witnessed in Doha last night. According to astronomers, it’s a rarely seen and hard-to-spot Harvest Moon lunar eclipse. The...