Qatar

Silatech backs third ‘One Stop Shop’ for Somali jobless, entrepreneurs 14 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

Doha: As part of efforts to provide opportunities for young people in Somalia, Silatech and local partner Shaqodoon have launched a ‘One Stop...

Barwa Village entrance to shut for East Corridor works 14 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

Doha: The Public Works Authority — Ashghal — has announced the closure of Barwa Village entrance in Al Wakrah and an alternative traffic...

Six Qataris complete WCMC-Q biomedical research training 14 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

Dr Khaled Machaca, Associate Dean for Research, WCMC-Q, with some of the interns. Doha: Certificates were presented to six Qatari research trainees on...

HMC warns of improper use of antibiotics 13 Aug 2015 - 01:06 am

DOHA: People should exercise caution in the use of antibiotics and other antimicrobial medications in order to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which is...

Freak accident 13 Aug 2015 - 01:05 am

A motorist rammed his car into a shop inside a Woqod petrol station at Umm Salal Mohamed on Tuesday, after he mistakenly pressed...

Al Wakrah Port clean-up 13 Aug 2015 - 12:25 am

The Beaches and Islands Section at the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning has cleared Al Wakrah Port of tyres, fishing nets, Gargoors...

New Al Fazaa premises deal 13 Aug 2015 - 12:25 am

Officials sign the contract. Doha: The Ministry of Interior, represented by Brigadier Hesham Ibrahim Al Qusaibi, Director General, Supply and Equipment, signed a...

2009-2012 MAN trucks recalled over faulty brake pipes 13 Aug 2015 - 12:24 am

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has announced the recall of 2009-2012 MAN trucks due to the possibility of lack of air...

AJ+ appoints new managing director 13 Aug 2015 - 12:23 am

Doha: Al Jazeera Media Network has appointed Dima Khatib (pictured) as Managing Director of AJ+. Khatib joined Al Jazeera in 1997 as a...

Russia-Georgia War expo 13 Aug 2015 - 12:21 am

Georgian Counsellor Mikheil Patashuri and Financial Manager Vasil Katsiashvili explain one of the exhibits during August 2008 Russia-Georgia War Photos Exhibition at the...

Qatar Red Crescent to open two eye camps in Mauritania 13 Aug 2015 - 12:19 am

A Qatar Red Crescent volunteer escorts an old patient out of an eye camp in Sudan. Doha: Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) is preparing...

House rents expected to rise due to growing demand for space 13 Aug 2015 - 12:04 am

DOHA: House rents are expected to maintain the upward curve, thanks to growing demand for residential space. Rents were up 14 percent last...

Filipino culture, friendship celebrated 13 Aug 2015 - 12:02 am

The Philippines embassy, in association with Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), organised BalletPhilippnes in MasterPieces as part of celebration of the Tapestry of Filipino...

Street to close for 30 months for highway work 13 Aug 2015 - 12:01 am

Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced that Al Shahama Street between Bani Hajer Roundabout and Al Afaf Street will be closed...

QRC begins projects for Myanmar flood victims 13 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

A Qatar Red Crescent clinic in Myanmar. Doha: Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) has initiated an urgent relief programme for victims of heavy rains...

Ooredoo begins Hala Pakistan Pack promotion 13 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

Doha: In its latest move to offer more value for Hala customers, Ooredoo has expanded Hala international offers with the launch of Hala...

QA deploys A350 on Doha-Dubai route 13 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Qatar Airways (QA), global launch customer for A350, has deployed the world’s newest aircraft on Doha-Dubai route. Commencing August 8, the airline...

QC improves skills of Gaza fishermen 13 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

Fishermen being trained as part of the project. Doha: Qatar Charity conducted 50 training courses for fishermen in cooperation with Gaza’s Fishermen Association...