Qatar

Yemen withdraws in Qatar’s favour for Unesco post 26 Apr 2016 - 01:04 am

Paris: GCC and Yemen ambassadors to Unesco yesterday welcomed Yemen’s decision to withdraw its candidate Dr Ahmed Al Sayed in favour of Qatar’s...

QDF customers to enjoy six-month UnionPay discount at HIA 26 Apr 2016 - 12:56 am

A Chinese-language QDF employee leading passengers around HIA. DOHA: Customers of Qatar Duty Free (QDF) and UnionPay International will enjoy a 10 per...

Lexus LX 470 2002-2006 models recalled 26 Apr 2016 - 12:50 am

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in collaboration with Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros Company, dealer of Lexus vehicles, has announced the recall...

Saudi folkloric group wows fans at Katara 26 Apr 2016 - 12:46 am

Al Jawaharah group performs as part of Cultural Diversity Festival. DOHA: Al Jawaharah Saudi folkloric group has concluded its two-night performance at Katara...

School students learn about human rights 26 Apr 2016 - 12:44 am

National Human Rights Committee officials with the students. DOHA: As part of its effort to raise awareness about human rights, Qatar National Human...

Children create healthy lifestyle posters 26 Apr 2016 - 12:41 am

Ibrahim Hany, a student of Salah Eddeen Al Ayoubi Independent Preparatory School for Boys, with his winning poster and a bicycle he received...

Qatar Rail workers get traffic and safety tips 26 Apr 2016 - 12:38 am

Participants attending one of the lectures as part of the traffic, safety and security awareness programme. Doha: Qatar Rail has partnered with the...

189,449 blood donors registered until February 26 Apr 2016 - 12:34 am

HMC officials and representatives of sponsors of the honouring ceremony pose for a group photo. DOHA: More than 189,000 blood donors have registered...

EAA-run foundation opens vocational centre in Mauritania 26 Apr 2016 - 12:20 am

Officials during the launch of the centre, which will train youngsters. DOHA: The Qatari-Mauritanian Social Development Foundation, managed by the Education Above All...

Popular architect praises QNL’s multifunctional roles 26 Apr 2016 - 12:18 am

By Raynald C Rivera DOHA: The highly anticipated Qatar National Library (QNL) is more than just a place where books are stored but...

Turkish Premier arrives tomorrow 26 Apr 2016 - 12:16 am

DOHA: Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu is scheduled to arrive in Qatar tomorrow on a two-day visit. Davutoglu is expected to meet Emir...

CRA issues 48 notices for violations 26 Apr 2016 - 12:14 am

Inspectors conducting routine inspection in a telecom shop. DOHA: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has issued a total of 48 notices for violations...

E-link project makes customs clearance faster 26 Apr 2016 - 12:01 am

FROM LEFT: Salman Mohammed Kaldari, Executive Director, Qatar Digital Government; Mohamed Ahmed Al Mohanadi, Manager, Operations and Risk Analysis, General Authority of Customs;...

Young man distributes free water to passersby in Al Wukair 25 Apr 2016 - 06:04 pm

Eng. Shahbaz from India giving free Cold water bottles to drivers in Al Wukair near Ezdan 30. Pic: Abdul Basit Doha: A young...

Cityscape Qatar 2016 Opens Tuesday 25 Apr 2016 - 04:48 pm

Cityscape poster Doha: The fifth Cityscape Qatar exhibition, the largest real estate development and investment exhibition in the region, will start on Tuesday...