Qatar

5,600 staff of 20 private & public organisations tested for diabetes in 2015 07 Feb 2016 - 03:37 am

DOHA: As part of a major workplace diabetes screening programme managed by Action on Diabetes (AoD), more than 5,600 employees in 20 of...

Minister visits Farmers’ market 07 Feb 2016 - 03:37 am

Minister of Municipality and Environment H E Mohamed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi yesterday visited Al Mazrouah Yard. He was briefed by officials on...

Sewage treatment plant opens 07 Feb 2016 - 03:36 am

Internal view of the thermal drying plant for the sludge generated from the sewage treatment process. DOHA: The QR3.63bn Doha North Sewage Treatment...

30 Qataris complete Youth Leadership Acceleration Programme 07 Feb 2016 - 03:35 am

Officials with participants pose for a group photo. Doha: Commercial Bank, Qatar’s first private bank, has announced that 30 Qataris aged 16-19 years...

Restaurant closed and fined for selling Samman fish as Hamour 07 Feb 2016 - 03:35 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has announced temporary closure of Wafi Gourmet, a restaurant inside Landmark Mall, for selling Samman fish...

HSBC’s unique offer for citizens at Qatar Foundation Career Fair 07 Feb 2016 - 03:34 am

The HSBC stand at the fair. DOHA: With promising national and international opportunities, bespoke training programmes and unparalleled development programmes, HSBC Bank Middle...

Special vehicles for medical emergencies 07 Feb 2016 - 03:29 am

A tent where patients will be treated based on the seriousness of their condition. The new Major Incident Response vehicles of HMC Ambulance...

Major crimes decrease by half in Qatar 07 Feb 2016 - 03:27 am

Country retains spot as most peaceful country in the Middle East DOHA: Major crimes fell by almost half in Qatar last year, enabling...

Oxygen Park to promote healthy lifestyle 07 Feb 2016 - 02:39 am

By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: Oxygen Park at Education City will host activities by Qatar Foundation (QF) after a soft opening on Tuesday —...

Emergency services number 999 receives over 1.9 million calls in 2015 06 Feb 2016 - 06:28 pm

Doha: The emergency number 999 received 1,943,653 calls during the year 2015 that includes request for traffic services, diseases, injuries, complaints, fire incidents...

Get ready to move on National Sport Day 06 Feb 2016 - 04:09 pm

Doha: Qatar National Sport Day on Tuesday,, February 9, is an opportunity for all people across the country to exercise and take part...

ANNHRI president hails Qatar's role to promote human rights 06 Feb 2016 - 02:58 pm

Dr. Musa Burayzat. Doha: President of the Arab Network of National Human Rights (ANNHRI), Dr. Musa Burayzat, on Saturday praised Qatar's great role...

Economy Ministry recalls 2005-2007 Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander 06 Feb 2016 - 02:39 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has announced the recall of 2005-2007 Grand Cherokee and Jeep Commander models due to a defect...

Qatar Foundation to host over 60 activities on National Sport Day 06 Feb 2016 - 12:17 pm

Participants of Qatar National Sport Day media briefing tour Education City in Doha Bus. Doha: Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development...

HMC showcases Quality healthcare system 06 Feb 2016 - 01:33 am

HMC officials at the Arab Health Exhibition and Congress in Dubai. Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) showcased the Hamad Healthcare Quality Institute (HHQI)...

Pakistan Embassy holds Kashmir Day 06 Feb 2016 - 01:31 am

Shahzad Ahmad, Ambassador of Pakistan, speaking at the Kashmir Solidarity Day function. DOHA: Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed at the Pakistan Embassy here...