Qatar

Philippines urges nationals to avoid rogue recruiters for overseas jobs 11 Apr 2016 - 02:19 am

Image from Embassy of Philippines in Qatar. Photo by Leo Bautista By Raynald C Rivera DOHA: The Philippine Overseas Labour Office (POLO) has...

HMC expert urges parents to watch for signs of lazy eye in children 11 Apr 2016 - 02:03 am

DOHA: Parents have been advised by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) to be aware of the symptoms of lazy eye (amblyopia) in their young...

Kuwait Emir meets Qatar’s Defence Minister 11 Apr 2016 - 02:02 am

The Emir of Kuwait H H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah with Qatar’s Minister of State for Defence Affairs H...

Economy Ministry issues 125 copyrights 11 Apr 2016 - 01:56 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has issued 125 copyrights and related rights certificates for paintings and other creative works from October...

Industrial Area garages allowed to house offices 11 Apr 2016 - 01:51 am

DOHA: Garages and scrap shops in plots earmarked for such facilities in the Doha Industrial Area have been allowed to use part of...

Emir receives invitation to Riyadh summit 11 Apr 2016 - 01:45 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a written message from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King...

Al Khor gets one more public park as Hazm Al Jaltah project opens 11 Apr 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: There is good news for Al Khor residents as Al Khor and Al Dhakhira Municipality has opened a new public park in...

Met predicts a hot day with slight dust 10 Apr 2016 - 10:45 am

Doha: The weather forecast for Qatar valid until 6pm Sunday inshore will be relatively hot during the day with slight dust, while offshore...

Greetings for new Editor-in-Chief 10 Apr 2016 - 04:44 am

Greetings and gifts are pouring in for Dr. Khalid Al-Shafi after his appointment as Editor-in-Chief of The Peninsula newspaper. Ali Mohammed Al Obaidli,...

QF begins reading campaign 10 Apr 2016 - 04:43 am

Schoolchildren taking part in a reading session. DOHA: Qatar Foundation (QF) will launch a National Reading Campaign to develop a love of literature...

Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra to perform new compositions of world-class musicians 10 Apr 2016 - 04:42 am

Rami Khalifé is a French-Lebanese composer, pianist, and artist. Doha: Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra will perform two new, large-scale compositions this week: Rami Khalifé’s...

People ‘flock like birds’ to viral social media events 10 Apr 2016 - 04:41 am

Dr Javier Borge-Holthoefer, a scientist at Qatar Computing Research Institute, highlighting the findings of a research led by him. Doha: New research developed...

Global coffee shop closed down for charging higher than advertised prices 10 Apr 2016 - 04:40 am

An inspector from the Ministry of Economy and Commerce is putting up the closure notice at the entrance of the coffee shop. DOHA:...

A new lease of life for 2 patients 10 Apr 2016 - 04:39 am

Hamad Medical Corporation ... breaking new ground in patient-focused and safe services. DOHA: Two successful cardiac procedures were performed recently at Hamad General...

HMC expert warns of silent symptoms of diabetes 10 Apr 2016 - 04:38 am

Doha: Some studies suggest that Type 2 diabetes can go undiagnosed for many years, with many diabetics not being diagnosed until they experience...

RAF plans 560 development projects in 39 countries 10 Apr 2016 - 04:37 am

An orphanage built by RAF in Indonesia. By Sanaullah Ataullah DOHA: Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF) plans to implement...

QTA honours veteran staff for dedication and loyalty 10 Apr 2016 - 04:35 am

Qatar Tourism officials with the staff at the honouring ceremony. Doha: Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) honoured its employees who have spent between five...