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Libya’s oilfield shut after seizure 06 Nov 2014 - 06:03 am

beirut: Libya’s major El Sharara oilfield has shut down production after an armed group seized it, oil ministry sources said yesterday. A worker...

Saudi blames Qaeda for anti-Shia attack 06 Nov 2014 - 06:03 am

RIYADH: Saudi authorities have blamed militants linked to Al Qaeda for an unprecedented attack that killed Shia worshippers and highlighted sectarian tensions in...

Iran hardliners want nuclear deal but no ties with US 06 Nov 2014 - 06:02 am

tehran: Iran may be ready to reach a nuclear deal with world powers to revive its economy, but is in no rush to...

200pc jump in projects awarded by Ashghal 06 Nov 2014 - 04:31 am

By Mohamed Shoeb DOHA: Public Works Authority (Ashghal) witnessed a about 200 percent jump in the value of projects awarded during 2013-2014 compared...

Sheikha Moza gives away WISE awards 06 Nov 2014 - 04:29 am

H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and Chairman of WISE Dr Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Thani, with the winners during the WISE...

Education programme for Kenya refugees launched 06 Nov 2014 - 04:28 am

Moderator Mishal Hussain (left) with panellists (second from left), Alice Albright, CEO, Global Partnership for Education; Aicha Bah Dialo, Chair of Network for...

Rota Gala Dinner on Nov 15 06 Nov 2014 - 04:26 am

From left: Sarah Al Dorani, Sheikha Dr Aisha bint Faleh Al Thani, Essa Al Mannai and Hamad Al Baker during the press conference...

Customs, MoI sign deal for single window clearance system 06 Nov 2014 - 04:25 am

DOHA: The long-awaited single window system for customs clearance is expected to be implemented soon, with the Ministry of Interior signing a memorandum...

Metro Rail project 06 Nov 2014 - 03:53 am

Work on a flyover is in prrogress in the West Bay area as part of the Greater Doha Metro Rail project yesterday. (Abdul...

Premier opens security, human rights conference 06 Nov 2014 - 03:52 am

The Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani (centre), during the security and human rights...

Beat Diabetes Walkathon on Nov 14 06 Nov 2014 - 03:40 am

Doha: Landmark Group has unveiled plans for the Fifth annual Beat Diabetes Walkathon to be held on November 14 at the Aspire Park,...

Beat Diabetes Walkathon on Nov 14 06 Nov 2014 - 03:39 am

Doha: Landmark Group has unveiled plans for the Fifth annual Beat Diabetes Walkathon to be held on November 14 at the Aspire Park,...

Qatar, South Korea sign slew of deals during Emir’s visit 06 Nov 2014 - 03:39 am

Seoul: The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held yesterday a session of official talks with President of South Korea...

Qatar Museums to launch two exhibitions this month 06 Nov 2014 - 03:38 am

DOHA: Qatar Museums is set to launch two major exhibitions at separate locations this month. Iranian artist Shirin Neshat will open her first...

Qatar Airways donates QR2.4m 06 Nov 2014 - 03:37 am

DOHA: Qatar Airways yesterday donated QR2.4m to Education Above All (EAA) Foundation for its ‘Educate A Child’ global programme. The funds help children...

Patient triaging at Al Daayen Health Centre 06 Nov 2014 - 03:36 am

DOHA: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) will introduce the patient triaging system at Al Daayen Health Center from November 19. Al Daayen...

Qatar stresses sovereignty of Palestine 06 Nov 2014 - 03:36 am

New York: Qatar has stressed the importance of the permanent sovereignty for the Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem,...

Qatar Airways takes delivery of three aircraft 06 Nov 2014 - 03:35 am

DOHA: For the first time in its history, Qatar Airways took delivery of three new aircraft in one day last week as two...