Qatar

New law on real estate under way 17 Jun 2016 - 12:34 am

By Mohammed Osman DOHA: A new law regulating real estate registration and ownership in Qatar is in the making. Once enforced, it will...

Five stalls at exhibition closed down 17 Jun 2016 - 12:33 am

Inspectors from the Ministry of Economy and Commerce checking documents at one of the stalls at the exhibition. DOHA: In a rare move,...

Indian Embassy to mark International Day of Yoga on Tuesday 17 Jun 2016 - 12:32 am

Doha: The Indian Embassy will celebrate the second International Day of Yoga on Tuesday at 9pm at Al Gharafa Sports Club Indoor Hall...

Minister honours Holy Quran memorisers 17 Jun 2016 - 12:32 am

Doha: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Dr. Ghaith bin Mubarak Al Kuwari honoured Qatari students participating in international competitions on...

QF’s Garangao events tonight 17 Jun 2016 - 12:31 am

Doha: Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) is inviting the entire community to join its Garangao celebrations at Al Shaqab’s...

Emir meets Sudan President 17 Jun 2016 - 12:31 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met Sudan’s President Field Marshal Omar Hassan Ahmed Al Bashir at Al Bahr Palace...

Vegetable and fruit prices drop by 12% in a year 17 Jun 2016 - 12:30 am

DOHA: The prices of vegetables and fruits in the local market have fallen by 12 percent and four percent respectively over the past...

Decree dismisses Advisory Council’s regular session 17 Jun 2016 - 12:30 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued Decree No. 30 of 2016, dismissing the 44th regular session of the...

Qatar condemns Misrata bombing 17 Jun 2016 - 12:24 am

Doha: Qatar has voiced condemnation and denunciation of the bombing that targeted a police station in the Abu Grain in the Libyan city...

UN envoy hails Qatar's efforts for relief in Yemen 16 Jun 2016 - 11:53 am

UN Special Envoy for Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmad Doha: UN Special Envoy for Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmad has underlined Qatar's efforts...

Met forecasts a hot day with relatively humid and hazy by night 16 Jun 2016 - 08:28 am

Doha: The weather forecast for Qatar valid until 6pm Thursday inshore will be hot during the day with slight dust at times, becoming...

QIB hosts Ghabga banquet for staff 16 Jun 2016 - 01:33 am

Doha: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading Islamic Bank, organised a Ghabga banquet for its employees and their families. The event took place...

Vodafone & British Library set up Digital Library on Bard 16 Jun 2016 - 01:32 am

Dr. Stefen Sommer (left), Principal, Doha College, and Ian Gray, CEO, Vodafone Qatar, with students. Doha: On the 400th death anniversary of Shakespeare,...

Ooredoo mascot springs a surprise on Corniche 16 Jun 2016 - 01:31 am

Ooredoo mascot Alrabaa distributes water and dates on the Corniche. Doha: A group of Ooredoo volunteers surprised people walking along Doha’s Corniche yesterday...

Ministry & Maersk launch traffic campaign 16 Jun 2016 - 01:29 am

Officials at the launch of the campaign. DOHA: The General Traffic Directorate at the Ministry of Interior and Maersk Oil Qatar have launched...

Al Daayen Municipality’s Iftar gesture to workers 16 Jun 2016 - 01:28 am

Workers with Iftar boxes distributed by the municipality. DOHA: Al Daayen Municipality employees took part in ‘Municipality Workers’ Iftar’ as part of the...

Excellence ‘key to success of healthcare facilities’ 16 Jun 2016 - 01:26 am

DOHA: Dr. Mohammed G A Al Maadheed (pictured) shared his expert knowledge of establishing world-class healthcare facilities, in a presentation to fellow healthcare...

Qatar Airways holds open days for Qatari students 16 Jun 2016 - 01:23 am

Qatar Airways officials with some of the students at one of the recruitment campaigns. DOHA: Qatar Airways’ (QA) Al Darb Qatarisation Programme has...