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Concern over oil price fall hurting economic activity 11 Dec 2014 - 06:18 am

Since the International Energy Agency announced that oil prices will continue to decline next year due to weak demand and increased production of...

Gulf states need to unite against challenges 11 Dec 2014 - 06:18 am

For Gulf states, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) remains the first, only and last resort for unity, peace and security of our Gulf...

Qatar Museums to host events at Al Zubarah 11 Dec 2014 - 06:16 am

Al Zubarah World Heritage Site. DOHA: Qatar Museums is hosting a number of events and activities at the historic Al Zubarah World Heritage...

Darb Al Saai hosts slew of activities 11 Dec 2014 - 06:15 am

Qataris performing the traditional Aradah dance during Darb Al Saai opening ceremony yesterday. DOHA: Youths planning marriages can get financial assistance and pre-marital...

Armed Force march on Corniche tomorrow 11 Dec 2014 - 06:14 am

Defence and security personnel parading during National Day rehearsals. DOHA: Hundreds of service personnel belonging to different units of the Qatar Armed Forces...

West End Park to host six-nation cricket tourney 11 Dec 2014 - 06:14 am

Officials display jerseys of participating teams. DOHA: The Organising Committee of Associated Activities for Qatar National Day (QND) celebrations 2014, will host a...

Silatech trains Palestinian career guidance team 11 Dec 2014 - 06:13 am

Palestinian career guidance advisers at the training camp organised by Silatech and international nonprofit organisation IREX. DOHA: Silatech and international nonprofit organisation IREX...

Felicitation 11 Dec 2014 - 06:12 am

Qatar Tourism Authority honoured the media and organising committees of Qatar Summer Festival 2014 and Eid Celebrations in Qatar at a ceremony held...

Ooredoo launches ‘Smart Living Home’ 11 Dec 2014 - 06:11 am

DOHA: Next generation smart living concepts are on display at an innovative villa opened by Ooredoo at the Pearl yesterday. The Smart Living-Baytcom...

Women’s Hospital initiative promotes breastfeeding 11 Dec 2014 - 06:10 am

Participants at the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. DOHA: With the implementation of an educational initiative aimed at promoting breastfeeding in the hospital the practice...

Qapco, Total host French ambassador 11 Dec 2014 - 06:09 am

Qatar Petrochemicals Company (Qapco) and its long-term partner Total recently welcomed the French ambassador Eric Chevallier, and delegations from the French Embassy in...

Four new public parks open 11 Dec 2014 - 06:08 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning has opened four new public parks for families. The parks, which include safe entertainment facilities...

CIA torture: Call for prosecution 11 Dec 2014 - 06:07 am

LONDON: British-based advocacy group CAGE has demanded criminal proceedings following the release of a US Senate report that found CIA torture of Al...

Couple freed by Qatar sues firm 11 Dec 2014 - 06:06 am

LOS ANGELES: An American couple convicted and later cleared in the death of their adopted African-born daughter in Qatar has sued the husband’s...

QA expands cargo flights to 3 new cities 11 Dec 2014 - 06:05 am

DOHA: Qatar Airways Cargo has commenced operations to three new freighter destinations, Lagos, Accra and Guangzhou, with all three routes being served by...

Airbus delays delivery of its first A350-900 11 Dec 2014 - 06:05 am

PARIS/doha: Airbus has delayed delivery of its first next-generation long-haul, the A350-900, to Qatar Airways, a spokeswoman for the Qatari company said in...

Cabinet approves draft law on tenders, auctions 11 Dec 2014 - 06:04 am

DOHA: The State Cabinet yesterday approved a draft law on regulating law of tenders and auctions. The draft law will be referred to...

MoI opens Traffic Village in Madina Khalifa 11 Dec 2014 - 06:04 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior announced yesterday that it was participating in the National Day celebrations at Darb Al Saai through its various...