Qatar

ISESCO honours Qatar for efforts in education, cultural fields 28 Nov 2015 - 01:06 am

Baku: The Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO) has honoured the State of Qatar of its remarkable efforts and outstanding contributions to...

QDF donates $8m for eye treatment of poor children 28 Nov 2015 - 01:05 am

Assistant Foreign Minister for International Cooperation H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom Yousef bin Ali...

Attorney General bars defendants in rainfall cases from leaving country 28 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Doha: HE Attorney General Dr. Ali bin Fetais Al Marri has barred from leaving the country company owners, contractors and consulting engineers who...

Today's movies in Doha 27 Nov 2015 - 12:59 pm

Global filmmakers to attend Ajyal festival 27 Nov 2015 - 03:30 am

A scene from Bambanti (Scarecrow) by Zig Madamba Dulay from the Philippines that will be screened on December 1 and 3 in the...

RasLaffan to provide leadership workshops for Qatari students 27 Nov 2015 - 03:29 am

RasLaffan and Toastmasters International Qatar officials with some of the students. DOHA: The RasLaffan Industrial City Community Outreach Programme has partnered with Toastmasters...

Traffic diversion from tomorrow for Dukhan Highway work 27 Nov 2015 - 03:29 am

DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) yesterday said a traffic diversion will be in place on Gharrafat Al Rayyan Street between Gharrafat Al...

HMC response plan in place 27 Nov 2015 - 03:26 am

DOHA: In response to the forecast of unstable weather conditions, the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) network, including Ambulance Service and Hamad General Hospital...

Embassy holds ‘Wonderful Indonesia’ to woo tourists 27 Nov 2015 - 03:26 am

DOHA: The Indonesian embassy, in cooperation with the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism, is holding ‘Wonderful Indonesia’ at Lagoona Mall until tomorrow. Indonesia is...

Al Jazeera festival opens to unify cultures, achieve global peace 27 Nov 2015 - 03:18 am

Al Jazeera Satellite Network Chairman Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani addressing the opening ceremony of Al Jazeera International Documentary Festival at the...

UN hails Qatar role in Libya peace deal 27 Nov 2015 - 03:16 am

DOHA: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the reconciliation agreement signed in Doha on Monday between the Libyan tribes of Tuareg and...

Classes at rain-hit Independent schools to start on Sunday 27 Nov 2015 - 03:05 am

DOHA: All Independent schools worked as usual yesterday except eight schools that were hit by the heavy rains on Wednesday. Maintenance work is...

SEC announces dates for secondary exams 27 Nov 2015 - 03:04 am

Doha: The Supreme Education Council (SEC) has announced the examination schedule for first term for secondary schools and adult education programme. The examinations...

Traffic diversion on Gharrafat Al Rayyan street 26 Nov 2015 - 06:49 pm

Doha: The Public Works Authority, 'Ashghal', announced that a traffic diversion will be put in place on Gharrafat Al Rayyan Street between Gharrafat...

QFA to organize Gulf youngsters tournament 26 Nov 2015 - 03:19 pm

Doha: Qatar Football Association (QFA) will host the eighth Gulf festival for U-14 youngsters between January 28 and 30 with the participation of...

Things to do this weekend 26 Nov 2015 - 12:06 pm

Inji Efflatoun, Portrait of Inji Efflatoun, 1958 What’s your weekend plan? Here’s a list of events happening this weekend in Doha Go creative...

Today's movies in Doha 26 Nov 2015 - 11:31 am

Weather Forecast in Qatar 26 Nov 2015 - 08:02 am

Doha: Qatar Meteorology Department's weather forecast, valid until 6pm Thursday, warned of expected thundery rain by afternoon inshore and strong wind and high...