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Trucks not following peak time restrictions and not fastening seatbelts most common violations: Traffic official 24 Apr 2022 - 04:11 pm

Doha: The most common traffic violations during Ramadan were violations by trucks during peak times and not fastening the seat belt, especially during...

Rayyan Municipality closes hypermarket for seven days 24 Apr 2022 - 10:43 am

Doha: Al Rayyan municipality issued an administrative decision to close Almohyt Hypermarket for seven days. In a circular published by the Ministry of...

Dreama, Masraf Al Rayan celebrate Garangao 24 Apr 2022 - 09:09 am

Doha: With the support of Masraf Al Rayan, the Orphan Care Center ‘Dreama,’ held a celebration on the occasion of the night of...

‘Alia Bhatt excited to be face of DJWE’ 24 Apr 2022 - 09:05 am

Doha: Preparations are underway for the arrival of Bollywood superstar Alia Bhatt, the face of this year’s campaign of Doha Jewellery & Watches...

HBKU Press marks World Book Day 2022 with The Ultimate Superhero 24 Apr 2022 - 09:01 am

Doha: Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) honoured World Book Day through its yearly participation. This year, it chose The Ultimate Superhero...

HMC hosts Ghabga for key healthcare teams, strategic partners 24 Apr 2022 - 08:56 am

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) hosted a Ramadan Ghabga ceremony at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Conference Center for representatives of the...

QRCS monitors WHO-COVAX vaccination drive in northern Syria 24 Apr 2022 - 08:50 am

Doha: Under its neutral vaccination monitoring programme in Syria, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has recently commenced monitoring Phase 2 of the World...

Awqaf Ministry supports ‘A Flower Each Spring’ Program for preserving environment 24 Apr 2022 - 08:46 am

Doha: The Department of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced its continued support to ‘A Flower Each Spring’...

QU Researcher: Solar-powered plants more sustainable in desalination 24 Apr 2022 - 08:45 am

Doha: Solar energy as a source of power for desalination plants, particularly in the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC), would be a more sustainable...

Carrefour Qatar denies World Cup boycott report; affirms full support 23 Apr 2022 - 01:17 pm

Doha: Carrefour Group and its subsidiaries denied reports regarding the boycott of World Cup in Qatar, and reiterated its support of the FIFA...

First carbon footprint tracking app in Middle East unveiled 23 Apr 2022 - 10:29 am

Doha: The Arab Youth Climate Movement Qatar (AYCMQ) has launched the Middle East’s first carbon footprint app to commemorate Earth Day. The Qatar-based...

Qatar marks Earth Day 2022 23 Apr 2022 - 09:08 am

Doha: Qatar yesterday joined the world to mark Earth Day 2022 under the theme of ‘Invest In Our Planet’ to promote harmony with...

From participant to exhibitor: Designer showcases Qatar-inspired jewellery at DJWE 23 Apr 2022 - 08:53 am

Doha: Hairaat Jewellery Founder Nada Al Sulaiti has come a long way from being a participant at Qatari Young Designer to now having...

HBKU’s Maker Majlis hosts team building for Generation Amazing youth advocates 23 Apr 2022 - 08:33 am

Doha: Maker Majlis, a collaborative platform under the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), recently hosted a workshop...

DFI announces 2nd session of ‘Watching the Classics’ 23 Apr 2022 - 08:32 am

Doha: The second session of “Watching the Classics” will be on May 12 wherein the movie 42nd Street will be featured, a film...

Amiri Guard honours winners of Ramadan tournaments 22 Apr 2022 - 12:18 pm

Commander of the Amiri Guard Lieutenant-General Hazza bin Khalil Al Shahwani honoured the winners in various Ramadan tournaments during the closing ceremony of...

QA launches voluntary carbon offset programme 22 Apr 2022 - 11:47 am

Qatar Airways launched a voluntary carbon offset programme for corporate customers which will enable corporate and trade clients to offset their own carbon...

QCAA, ICAO sign MoU for scholarship to students in developing countries 22 Apr 2022 - 11:45 am

The State of Qatar, represented by Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)...