Reporter/ Sidi Mohamed

Chances of thundery rains today in some areas 22 Oct 2018 - 09:20 am

DOHA: A number of areas yesterday received light rain especially in the northern parts of the country while the highest rainfall was recorded...

Civic authorities in action after heavy rains 21 Oct 2018 - 09:30 am

DOHA: Hours-long, continuous heavy rains lashed Qatar yesterday that swung various civic authorities including municipalities, Kahramaa, Traffic Department and Ashghal into action to...

Motorists urged to be cautious during rain 20 Oct 2018 - 02:50 am

DOHA: As the rainy season starts, driving in wet weather requires more caution and alert in addition to safe driving practices. The General...

International officials laud Qatar's achievements in workers’ rights 18 Oct 2018 - 08:34 am

DOHA: The top officials of international labour and human rights organisations yesterday lauded reforms introduced by Qatar to safeguard migrant workers rights and...

20 tonnes of dates sold in first two days at exhibition 17 Oct 2018 - 02:30 am

DOHA: The first Local Dates Exhibition at Souq Waqif has sold more than 20 tonnes of dates of different varieties in the last...

Al Jazeera Media Institute trains 14,000 Qataris over the past 15 years 16 Oct 2018 - 01:46 am

DOHA: Al Jazeera Media Institute has trained about 28,000 trainees over the past 15 years, among them 14,000 Qataris, said Iman Ahmed Al...

Initiative to prepare experts on international humanitarian law 15 Oct 2018 - 02:39 am

DOHA: The National Committee for International Humanitarian Law of the Ministry of Justice yesterday launched ‘Qatari Lecturer’ programme in the field of international...

MME local dates expo to open tomorrow 13 Oct 2018 - 12:46 am

DOHA: The Agriculture Affairs Department of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment is gearing up to organise Local Dates Exhibition tomorrow at Souq...

Work under way to establish two quarantine veterinary centres 08 Oct 2018 - 02:27 am

DOHA: Within the framework of the state’s plan for food security and protection of country’s economic projects, the work is under way to...

International Traffic Safety Conference in November 06 Oct 2018 - 09:10 am

DOHA: The National Traffic Safety Committee at the Ministry of Interior and Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center at Qatar University are preparing...

Qatar Chamber hosts seminar on Qatar Visa Centres 03 Oct 2018 - 01:38 am

DOHA: All overseas Qatar Visa Centres (QVC) in eight countries will become operational by the beginning of next year. The first centre will...

Turkish food makes inroads in Qatar 01 Oct 2018 - 12:26 am

Turkish cuisine is one of the most popular food options closest to Arab cuisine, especially that of the Levant. It offers appetizers, main...

Workers' consent not needed for 5% exit permit 29 Sep 2018 - 02:04 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA) has affirmed that the employer has the complete right of determining five...

Report reviews efforts to combat human trafficking 25 Sep 2018 - 01:08 am

DOHA: The State of Qatar has made many efforts to prevent and punish the crime of human trafficking. It has enacted several laws...

Firms can submit names for exit permit next week 24 Sep 2018 - 01:28 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs will start receiving requests from private companies from next week seeking exit permit...

EAA Foundation scholarship open for residents 20 Sep 2018 - 01:55 am

DOHA: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation through its programme Al Fakhoura yesterday launched ‘Dynamic Futures Project in Qatar’ for scholarships for residents which...