Qatar

Induction meet on Civil Defence Law held 29 Jun 2016 - 12:19 am

DOHA: The Prevention Department of General Directorate of Civil Defence recently organised induction session on New Civil Defence Law No. 5/2015, for all...

Qatar Red Crescent Society supplies medicines to Yemen hospitals 29 Jun 2016 - 12:19 am

DOHA: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has provided medical supplies (medications and medical consumables) to many hospitals in war-torn Yemen and dispatched mobile...

Temporary traffic diversion at Lijmiliya Road 29 Jun 2016 - 12:17 am

DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) will implement a temporary traffic diversion on Lijmiliya Road to allow for the demolition of the existing...

Katara awards winners of Holy Quran contest 29 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Cultural Village Foundation, Katara, awarded winners of 5th edition of Holy Quran contest, on the sidelines of Katara Ramadan festival. A month...

IKEA recalls Patrull safety gates after children fall from stairs 28 Jun 2016 - 05:10 pm

(Photo: IKEA) Doha: A recall has been issued for IKEA Patrull safety gates for children over defective safety lock. The Ministry of Economy...

QF Radio to go off air from october 28 Jun 2016 - 04:18 pm

Photo: QF Radio/Twitter) Doha: QF Radio will stop transmissions at the end of October 2016 after seven years of service. Qatar Foundation for...

Doha municipality plants more than a million seasonal flowers 28 Jun 2016 - 04:03 pm

Doha: More than one million seasonal flowers and seedlings were planted across Doha recently. The parks section of Doha municipality, which is responsible...

HIA offers travel tips for passengers during Eid Al Fitr 28 Jun 2016 - 03:40 pm

Doha: Hamad International Airport (HIA) has advised its departing passengers during the Eid travel rush to be sure to check-in online, arrive three...

NHRC chairman meets legal adviser of the Syrian National Coalition 28 Jun 2016 - 03:01 pm

Doha: Chairman of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri met Tuesday with Legal Adviser of the Syrian...

Emiri Diwan announces Eid Al Fitr vacation dates 28 Jun 2016 - 02:21 pm

Doha: The Emiri Diwan has announced the vacation dates of Eid Al Fitr for ministries and other government entities and public institutions as...

Emir receives Saad Al Hariri 28 Jun 2016 - 01:52 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receiving former prime minister of Lebanon Saad Al Hariri at Al Bahr Palace yesterday....

Rota raises QR1.5m for Syrian refugees 28 Jun 2016 - 01:45 am

A participant during the event. Doha: Reach Out To Asia (Rota) held its annual ‘Ladies Ghabqa’ networking event at the Museum of Islamic...

Three observation units for new planets 28 Jun 2016 - 01:39 am

FROM LEFT: Dr Dimitris Mislis, Dr Khalid A Al Subai, Dr Stylianos Pyrzas and Hani Dalee, during a press conference by Qatar Environment...

Total's Al Shaheen stake winning another proof of Qatar’s development strategy 28 Jun 2016 - 01:34 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met CEO of Total, Patrick Pouyanne, at Al Bahr Palace yesterday. They reviewed cooperation...

Ministry in price stability deal with 15 retail outlets 28 Jun 2016 - 01:32 am

Officials pose for a group picture after the signing ceremony. DOHA: Aiming to check unjustified price hikes, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce...

Farewell Iftar for Pakistan Embassy officials 28 Jun 2016 - 01:30 am

Farewell Iftar for Embassy officials organised by Pakistan Professionals Forum Qatar (PPFQ), recently By Amna Pervaiz Rao DOHA: Pakistan Professionals Forum Qatar (PPFQ)...

Qatar University gains key international and regional rankings 28 Jun 2016 - 01:28 am

Qatar University President Dr Hassan Rashid Al Derham DOHA: Qatar University (QU) has secured considerable positions in several international ranking reports released recently....