Qatar

Deputy PM reviews ties with Germany 12 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud yesterday met Dr...

Lekhwiya to conduct rowing landing exercises in Zekreet camp area on Monday 12 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Doha: The General Command of Qatari Armed Forces has announced that Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) will conduct rowing landing exercises at an altitude...

Qatar elected President of global anti-corruption association 12 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Beijing: The General Assembly of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities yesterday elected unanimously Attorney-General H E Dr Ali bin Fetais Al Marri...

Surfing on cellphones can cause headaches: Expert 12 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Dr Basim Uthman, Vice Chair and Professor of Clinical Neurology and Professor of Clinical Neuroscience, WCM-Q DOHA: Using cellphones often for Internet surfing...

UK-based firm to use QCRI technology 12 May 2016 - 12:00 am

The QATS team. DOHA: The UK-based company, Speechmatics, will use technology developed by Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI), of Hamad Bin Khalifa University,...

Cabinet approves draft changes to GCC unified customs tariff 12 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud chaired the Cabinet’s...

WISH presents report at Pakistan forum 12 May 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) has presented key findings from the National Reporting and Learning System (NRLS) and an overview...

Local produce free from pesticide residues 12 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Produce from a local farm. (file photo) DOHA: Locally produced fruits and vegetables have been found free from pesticide residues, in a research...

Emir receives credentials of five envoys 12 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received the credentials of five new ambassadors at the Emiri Diwan yesterday. They were...

Vice-presidents and Deans appointed at Qatar University 12 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Dr Hassan Rashid Al Derham, President, Qatar University. DOHA: Dr Hassan Rashid Al Derham, President, Qatar University, has issued several decisions related to...

MIA’s Marvellous Creatures travels to Aga Khan Museum in Toronto 11 May 2016 - 05:49 pm

Shaika Al Nassr, Head of Exhibitions at the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha. (Photo: Connie Tsang / Aga Khan Museum) Doha: Following its...

Gulf residents with falcons will be denied entry to Jordan: Official 11 May 2016 - 05:20 pm

Doha: An official source from the Department of Consular Affairs at the Foreign Ministry said that the Jordanian Ministry of Interior has issued...

Qatar elected president of International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities 11 May 2016 - 04:17 pm

Beijing: The General Assembly of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA) elected unanimously HE Attorney General Dr Ali bin Fetais Al Marri...

Ministry shuts down beauty centre in Al Markhiya for using expired products 11 May 2016 - 03:49 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has shut down a beauty centre located in Al Markhiya for for one month for displaying...

Strong northwesterly winds likely over weekend 11 May 2016 - 03:45 pm

Qatar Meteorology Department has forecast strong northwesterly winds and dusty skies from Friday evening till Sunday (May 15, 2016) According to the forecast...

Qatar to get Angry Birds theme park 11 May 2016 - 01:51 pm

Doha: Doha Festival City will open Angry Bird World, a theme park, as part of their Family Entertainment Complex. Scheduled to open in...

MoI launches mobile security office in Al Gharia 11 May 2016 - 03:04 am

Doha: Al Shamal Security Department has launched a mobile office to provide criminal investigation and patrolling services to residents and visitors to areas...