Qatar

Al Ghessen Interchange on Al Shamal Road to be closed from tomorrow 31 Jul 2016 - 03:49 am

Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced that it will implement a closure on Al Ghessen Interchange (N48) on Al Shamal Road,...

IPRA launches special award to recognise individuals’ role in humanitarian benefit 31 Jul 2016 - 03:48 am

Jassim Fakhroo and Philip Shippard Doha: International Public Relations Association (IPRA) has announced the institution of a special award for an individual to...

Festival showcases Pakistani rice, mangoes & meat 31 Jul 2016 - 03:46 am

A mango stall at the “Pakistan `Agro Food Festival” held at Ezdan Mall in Gharaffa to promote Pakistani agricultural products. (Pic by: Abdul...

Batangas win Ooredoo Ambassador’s Cup 2016 31 Jul 2016 - 03:45 am

The Batangas Inihaw Republic Champion with their trophy. DOHA: A follow up shot by Joker Camson of Batangas Inihaw Republic after grabbing the...

Ooredoo backs Qatar Olympic Committee at Rio 2016 and beyond 31 Jul 2016 - 03:45 am

Doha: Ooredoo began its official countdown to the 2016 Rio Olympics on its social media pages, calling for people across Qatar to support...

QRCS allocates $30,000 to relieve Nepal flood victims 31 Jul 2016 - 03:44 am

Doha: In immediate response to the humanitarian tragedy in Nepal, particularly the southern parts hit by floods and landslides, Qatar Red Crescent Society...

Qatar stepping up fight against viral hepatitis 31 Jul 2016 - 03:44 am

Doha: As World Hepatitis Day is marked around the globe, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is preparing to step up the fight against the...

Indian Embassy holds Open House for nationals 31 Jul 2016 - 03:43 am

The Peninsula Doha: The Indian Embassy held the monthly Open House to address urgent consular and labour issues/cases of Indians in Qatar on...

Ministry to increase green areas 31 Jul 2016 - 03:38 am

By Nada Fahad Al Baker DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality and Environment has earmarked a big chunk of its budget to increase green...

Turkey President meets FM 31 Jul 2016 - 03:37 am

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday met Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The Minister conveyed greetings and wishes...

New medical centre opens for workers 31 Jul 2016 - 03:35 am

Minister of Public Health H E Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari with Fahad bin Mohammed Al Naimi (fourth left), Executive Director and Acting...

Patient records go digital at all health centres 31 Jul 2016 - 03:35 am

DOHA: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced that it has successfully implemented Clinical Information System (CIS) in all health centre. Mesaimeer Health...

80 percent calls non-emergency: Traffic official 31 Jul 2016 - 03:34 am

DOHA: The Emergency Services Section receives daily about 5,000 to 6,000 calls, 80 percent of which are non-emergency ones, said Col. Saeed Hassan...

92 erring food outlets shut in first 6 months 31 Jul 2016 - 03:33 am

One of the slaughterhouses visited by officials. By Sidi Mohamed DOHA: The Health Monitoring Section at Doha Municipality shut down 92 food outlets,...

Petrol prices to go up by 5 dirhams from tomorrow 31 Jul 2016 - 03:22 am

DOHA: Petrol prices will see a 5 dirhams rise from tomorrow, according to a new price list issued by the Ministry of Energy...

Six IKEA chocolate products recalled 30 Jul 2016 - 06:22 pm

Ministry of Economy and Commerce announced the recall of six of IKEA’s chocolate products for containing nuts and almonds The Ministry of Economy...

3 tonnes of dates sold on day one of Local Dates Festival; seedlings offered at very low price 30 Jul 2016 - 04:58 am

Minister of Municipality and Environment H E Mohamed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi visiting Al Mazrouah Yard. He was briefed by officials on its...

Sales at winter markets saw increase in 2015-2016 season; 2 more markets in coming season 30 Jul 2016 - 04:57 am

Yousef Al Khulaifi, Director, Department of Agricultural Affairs at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment By Sidi Mohamed DOHA: The Agricultural Affairs Department...