Qatar

2015 Qatar Summer Festival to end with two concerts 23 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

Doha: Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) is preparing to wrap up the month-long Qatar Summer Festival on a high note this weekend with two...

QRCS to expand Syria wheat project 23 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

The 2015 season was good in terms of rain and higher wheat prices. Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has allocated nearly $1.2m...

UN urged to help stop pirate attacks on fishermen in Gulf 23 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

P Justin Antony, Founder-President of Tamil Nadu Fisherman Development Trust, a voluntary body recognised by the United Nations. DOHA: Three Gulf-based Indian fishermen...

Turkey minister visits Qatar mission 23 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

Turkey’s National Defence Minister Vecdi Gonul yesterday visited the Qatari embassy in Ankara following an invitation by Ambassador Salem bin Mubarak Al Shafi....

GU-Q holds new student convocation 23 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

GU-Q officials with the Class of 2019 at the convocation. Doha: Following a week of orientation to ease new students’ transition into university...

Ministry recalls 2007-2010 Toyota Camry 23 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in cooperation with Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros Co WLL (AAB), has announced the recall of 2007-2010...

Ashghal completes new 22 schools, 11 KGs 23 Aug 2015 - 12:00 am

Ashghal officials during a visit to one of the new schools. Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the completion and delivery...

SEC develops app for parents to monitor kids 22 Aug 2015 - 01:44 am

DOHA: The Supreme Education Council (SEC) has developed a smartphone application for parents to track their children’s performance, behaviour and absenteeism in Independent...

Only 12,400 Qataris working in private sector: IMF report 22 Aug 2015 - 01:41 am

DOHA: Qatar’s private sector employs about 12,400 citizens compared to 1.47 million expatriate workforce. Qatar is the only GCC country with the smallest...

Qatar Charity reviews projects in Balkans, Turkey 22 Aug 2015 - 01:37 am

Qatar Charity will modify its development and welfare projects in Kosovo, Albania, Bosnia and Turkey. Doha: Qatar Charity (QC) has reviewed progress of...

QCS organises cancer awareness campaign 22 Aug 2015 - 01:36 am

Doha: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) is running a summer cancer awareness and entertainment programme, with activities for children and visitors at shopping malls....

Vodafone boosts network in Al Wakrah, Al Wukair 22 Aug 2015 - 01:34 am

Doha: Vodafone is pressing ahead with network enhancement in Qatar, upgrading network cell sites in Al Wakrah and Al Wukair and achieving a...

Accidents drop after increase in penalties for traffic violations 22 Aug 2015 - 01:32 am

DOHA: The increase in penalties for some traffic violations has led to a drop in the number of deaths on Qatar road accidents,...

Over 180,000 visit Qatar Summer Festival 22 Aug 2015 - 01:31 am

Children at the Summer festival at Entertainment City. DOHA: Qatar Summer Festival has seen increase in the number of visitors compared to its...

Qataris keep tradition of antiques auction alive at Souq Waqif 22 Aug 2015 - 01:29 am

An auction of rare Qatari antiques in progress at Souq Waqif yesterday.Baher Amin DOHA: Auctions of rare Qatari antiques are held at Souq...

‘Back to School’ campaign 22 Aug 2015 - 01:28 am

Parents and children take part in the Back-to-School campaign launched by the Supreme Education Council at Doha International Exhibition Centre yesterday. Baher Amin

Dhows along Corniche 22 Aug 2015 - 01:28 am

Traditional dhows anchored on the Corniche opposite Fanar (Islamic Cultural Centre) last night. Kammutty VP

Ashghal completes work on 12 new mosques 22 Aug 2015 - 01:24 am

DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has completed construction of 12 new mosques in Muaither, Rawdat Qdeem, Al Aziziyah, Shehaniyyah, Industrial Area, Al...