Qatar

Eid Charity implements QR454m development projects last year 12 Jan 2016 - 02:29 am

Eid Charity officials at the press conference. Doha: Eid Bin Mohammad Al Thani Charitable Association yesterday said the charity implemented relief and development...

Ooredoo Data Centre saw high demand for Managed Storage and Back-Up Services in 2015 12 Jan 2016 - 02:29 am

Doha: Ooredoo’s Managed Storage and Back-Up services have had a successful past year, with a host of upgrades and service launches due to...

QRCS inaugurates ‘Household Garden’ project in Syria 12 Jan 2016 - 02:28 am

Small gardens being developed outside homes in Rif Dimashq. Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched the ‘Household Garden’ project to enhance...

Lulu Mercedes-Benz mega draw 12 Jan 2016 - 02:27 am

The mega draw of Lulu Mercedes-Benz Car Promotion for two E-200 cars was held yesterday at Lulu Hypermarket, Barwa City, under the supervision...

Indian rupee depreciated 48% in 5 years 12 Jan 2016 - 02:26 am

By Sachin Kumar DOHA: Indian rupee depreciated about 5 percent or 87 paise against Qatari riyal last year which was the highest fall...

Amlak and Doha Bus unveil new route through Education City 12 Jan 2016 - 02:23 am

DOHA: Amlak and Doha Bus have introduced a new route that goes through Education City beginning this month. The new route will enable...

QR56.3bn property deals conducted last year 12 Jan 2016 - 02:22 am

DOHA: The value of real estate transactions were all-time high and reached QR56.3bn last year, up 5.6 percent over the previous year. The...

Doha Municipality held 31,000 campaigns to control insects and rodents in 2015 12 Jan 2016 - 02:21 am

By Mohamed Osman Doha: The Doha Municipality last year conducted 31,000 campaigns to control insects and rodents in its jurisdiction, according to a...

Council reviews draft law to make petroleum products’ smuggling a punishable offence 12 Jan 2016 - 02:20 am

DOHA: A draft law making petroleum products’ smuggling a punishable offence is with the Advisory Council for review. The council’s Legal and Legislative...

Cultural Diversity Festival opens at Katara Esplanade 12 Jan 2016 - 02:17 am

Bayanihan, the National Dance Company of the Philippines, performs at the festival. Pic: Kammutty VP By Raynald C Rivera DOHA: Bayanihan, the National...

QU department to be converted into College of Health Sciences 12 Jan 2016 - 02:16 am

DOHA: The Department of Health Sciences (DHS) at Qatar University College of Arts and Sciences (QU-CAS) will be converted into College of Health...

Petrol stations warned against inflated bills 12 Jan 2016 - 02:15 am

DOHA: The consumer rights watchdog has mounted vigil on petrol stations across the country after catching irregularities like price manipulations by some and...

Emir receives Kuwaiti Deputy PM 12 Jan 2016 - 02:14 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled...

Council focuses on services to villages 12 Jan 2016 - 02:04 am

Doha: The Advisory Council’s Services and Public Utilities Committee yesterday met under its Rapporteur Saqr Fahd Al Mereikhi. The committee continued its study,...

Ministry of Culture bans The Danish Girl movie from cinemas 11 Jan 2016 - 06:20 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Culture has banned The Danish Girl movie from the cinemas. The ministry has not given any reason on the...

Eid Charity implements QR454m worth projects in 2015 11 Jan 2016 - 03:22 pm

Eid Bin Mohammad Al Thani Charitable Association officials at the press conference. Doha: Eid Bin Mohammad Al Thani Charitable Association has conducted relief...

Advisory Council reviews draft law on combating smuggling of petroleum products 11 Jan 2016 - 03:09 pm

Doha: The Advisory Council held today its weekly regular meeting of the 44th ordinary session under the chairmanship of its Speaker H E...