Reporter/ Fazeena Saleem

Nominations open for QF’s ‘Akhlaquna Award’ 18 Feb 2018 - 09:06 am

DOHA: Qatar Foundation(QF), yesterday launched new initiative ‘Akhlaquna Award,’ aimed at recognising young people with exemplary moral character. H H Sheikha Moza bint...

School vaccination drive begins tomorrow 17 Feb 2018 - 08:48 am

Doha: With the Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) National School Vaccination campaign set to kick off tomorrow, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH)...

Vaccine that can prevent cancer causing virus soon 15 Feb 2018 - 09:12 am

Doha: The State of Qatar will introduce an important vaccine this year that can prevent cancer-causing virus. The vaccine, named Human Papillomavirus (HPV)...

No major incidents of Tetanus, Diphtheria and whooping cough 15 Feb 2018 - 09:06 am

DOHA: Qatar has not recorded any outbreak of three common bacterial infections (Diphtheria,Pertussis,Tetanus) in the last seven years. The diseases has been eliminated...

HMC urges public to make lifestyle changes 14 Feb 2018 - 10:04 am

Doha: The Hamad Medical Corporation’s National Sport Day events yesterday focused on raising awareness and to inspire the community for making long-lasting lifestyle...

QCDC to implement new career development programmes 12 Feb 2018 - 10:14 am

DOHA: Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC) will implement several new programmes this year with an aim to empower youth better plan their career...

Qatar Foundation lines up several activities for NSD 11 Feb 2018 - 09:40 am

DOHA: Qatar Foundation (QF) is set to mark the National Sport Day on Tuesday with a range of sports activities to inspire the...

Sri Lanka mission celebrates 70th Independence Day 09 Feb 2018 - 01:43 am

DOHA: The Sri Lankan mission in Doha hosted a diplomatic reception yesterday to celebrate the country’s 70th Independence Day, at the Sheraton Grand...

Education City Career Fair brings opportunities 07 Feb 2018 - 08:09 am

Doha: The Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs H E Dr Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi yesterday inaugurated the...

QCDC camp instills basics of strong career culture in youth 06 Feb 2018 - 12:04 pm

DOHA: The fourth edition of the Winter Career Camp which is held as part of Qatar Career Development Center’s (QCDC) activities to instill...

HMC sets focus on Sports Medicine 06 Feb 2018 - 09:35 am

DOHA: With major international sporting events being hosted on a regular basis in Qatar, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is preparing pharmacists in the...

Week-long Sri Lankan Festival opens at Lulu 05 Feb 2018 - 11:55 am

DOHA: A first of its kind Sri Lankan Festival was launched yesterday in Doha coinciding with the country’s 70th Independence Day. The event...

Sri Lankans mark 70th Independence Day 05 Feb 2018 - 08:47 am

DOHA: Sri Lankan community in Qatar yesterday celebrated their country’s 70th Independence Day with traditional zeal and fervour. Despite the cold weather, many...

Hamad Medical to open drug information centre this month 04 Feb 2018 - 09:50 am

DOHA: In a new initiative to enhance patient safety, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is preparing to start a new drug information centre this...

HMC to screen newborns for genetic disorders 30 Jan 2018 - 12:26 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is planning to begin a screening programme for new-borns for genetic disorders, says a senior official. Genetic New...

85% patients survive breast cancer in Qatar 29 Jan 2018 - 10:54 am

Doha: The breast cancer survival rate in Qatar has touched remarkable level of 85 percent as a result of high standards of diagnosis...

Call for promotion of jobs, investment between Qatar and Sri Lanka 28 Jan 2018 - 09:57 am

Doha: The potential of more employment for Sri Lankan skilled-workers in Qatar and bilateral investment opportunities was highlighted during an event held here...