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Ministry unveils beta version of Qatar’s ICT observatory 08 Dec 2014 - 03:54 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (ictQATAR) yesterday announced the beta version of Qatar’s ICT Observatory, a central platform of ICT-related...

World record of 4.1 Gbps speed set 08 Dec 2014 - 03:54 am

DOHA: Ooredoo Qatar, Nokia Networks and China Mobile created a world record by achieving a speed of 4.1 Gbps over TDD-FDD LTE, at...

Vodafone launches first virtual store 08 Dec 2014 - 03:53 am

DOHA: Vodafone Qatar yesterday unveiled the country’s first virtual store experience at the Telecom World 2014. Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al...

King fish prices at QR100 a kg due to shortage 08 Dec 2014 - 03:52 am

DOHA: A severe shortage of king fish in the local market has pushed the prices to nearly QR100 a kg, perhaps an all-time-high....

Ministry proposes model for markets 08 Dec 2014 - 03:52 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce said yesterday that it had prepared a study on the demand for grocery stores in Qatar...

Qatar attends climate change meet 08 Dec 2014 - 03:52 am

Lima: Qatar is participating in the 20th conference of the parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP20) underway in...

Ministry detects 81 violations during raids 08 Dec 2014 - 03:52 am

DOHA: Inspectors from the Ministry of Economy and Commerce detected 81 violations during raids in November. These included no announcements of prices and...

AZF launches Fayez Programme 08 Dec 2014 - 03:51 am

DOHA: Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) has launched Fayez (winner) Programme which saw the participation of hundreds of senior staff and members of Aspire...

19 violations of buildings law 08 Dec 2014 - 03:51 am

DOHA: Inspectors from the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning found 19 violations related to buildings and encroachment in new industrial areas. Inspectors...

Condolences sent to Belgian King 08 Dec 2014 - 03:49 am

Doha: The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent a cable of condolences to King Philippe of Belgium on...

Joy Alukkas launches Festival Of A Million 08 Dec 2014 - 03:49 am

Doha: Joy Alukkas has announced one of the biggest promotion, Festival Of A Million, to commemorate year-end and the start of the New...

Safari 10/20/30 promotion begins 08 Dec 2014 - 03:48 am

Doha: The Safari 10/20/30 promotion starts today at its outlets, with offers on a wide range of products at super competitive prices. Special...

Syria accuses Israel of bombing international airport 08 Dec 2014 - 03:12 am

Caption DAMASCUS: Syria accused Israel of bombing its main international airport yesterday as the UN announced talks with rebel leaders on a ceasefire...

Greenpeace links Philippines typhoon to climate change 08 Dec 2014 - 03:12 am

A fallen electric post blocks a road in Tacloban, central Philippines yesterday after typhoon Hagupit tore through communities MANILA: Greenpeace global chief Kumi...

90,000 new cars sold this year 08 Dec 2014 - 03:12 am

DOHA: About 90,000 new cars have been sold in Qatar this year and the sales are expected to reach 100,000 next year, say...

Huangs in US 08 Dec 2014 - 03:06 am

From Left: Emmannuel (son), Matthew Huang, Josiah (son), and Grace Huang walk off the stage during their first public appearance after leaving Qatar,...

Emir meets Eritrea president 08 Dec 2014 - 03:05 am

The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki in Doha yesterday.

Doha among New7Wonders cities 08 Dec 2014 - 02:51 am

DOHA: Doha was yesterday declared one of the New7Wonders Cities after a two year voting process by the global campaign. Bernard Weber, Founder-President...