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UAE economy ministry says falling oil prices won't hurt 2014 GDP 14 Oct 2014 - 10:44 am

ABU DHABI: Falling oil prices won't hurt the gross domestic product growth of the United Arab Emirates this year, a Ministry of Economy...

Philippines want custody of US Marine linked to transgender murder 14 Oct 2014 - 09:38 am

The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu docked at the Alava pier of Subic Bay Freeport zone in Zambales, Philippines, yesterday. EPA MANILA: The...

Exchange Rates in Qatar 14 Oct 2014 - 09:01 am

Exchange Rates in Qatar DOHA: Exchange Rates for foreign currencies as issued on Tuesday by Qatar National Bank (QNB) are as following: Currency...

S. Korea's Kakao Talk vows to put privacy before law 14 Oct 2014 - 08:39 am

SEOUL: The operator of South Korea's dominant instant-messaging service Kakao Talk has vowed to put privacy before the law and deny investigating state...

Singapore economy returns to growth in Q3 14 Oct 2014 - 08:38 am

SINGAPORE: Singapore's economy returned to growth in July-September, reversing contraction in the previous three months, owing to a pick-up in the city-state's key...

QF unveils healthy eating initiative 14 Oct 2014 - 03:39 am

The junior cafeteria in one of the schools. DOHA: A new initiative has been launched at Qatar Foundation’s (QF) schools to encourage healthy...

Renault Twizy to be showcased at Milipol 2014 14 Oct 2014 - 03:39 am

Brig Sheikh Nasser bin Fahad Al Thani (second left), President of Milipol 2014, with Hisham bin Saleh Al Mana (second right), Chairman, Saleh...

Arabic Literacy Programme launched for workers 14 Oct 2014 - 03:38 am

Workers attending a class. Doha: Following the success of its Adult English Literacy Programme, Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) has announced Adult Arabic...

Novo Cinemas to open new multiplex 14 Oct 2014 - 03:37 am

The Novo Cinema multiplex at the Pearl-Qatar. DOHA: Novo Cinemas, the Middle East’s largest chain of cinemas and a subsidiary of Qatar Media...

Sotheby’s art auction collects $8,006,625, sets 13 records 14 Oct 2014 - 03:36 am

Alexander Rotter (right), Sotheby’s Co-Head of Contemporary Art, conducting the auction last night. Kammutty VP BY RAYNALD C RIVERA DOHA: Sotheby’s contemporary art...

Ooredoo contest winners receive prizes 14 Oct 2014 - 03:35 am

Officials with winners at the event. Doha: Ooredoo has awarded prizes to the winners of the ‘Live Like a Football Star’ SMS competition...

Dar Al Sharq to launch Bangla weekly tomorrow 14 Oct 2014 - 03:29 am

Doha: Dar Al Sharq will launch tomorrow the most popular newspaper from Bangladesh, Prothom Alo Weekly Gulf Edition, a Bengali language weekly from...

Minister visits school, inspects SEC offices 14 Oct 2014 - 03:28 am

Doha: The Minister of Education and Higher Education and Secretary-General of the Supreme Education Council H E Dr. Mohammed Abdul Wahed Ali Al...

QU session to highlight Horizon 2020 14 Oct 2014 - 03:27 am

Doha: Qatar University (QU) will host an Information Day session to raise awareness and inform regional stakeholders about Horizon 2020 (H2020) and how...

Experts warn against non-stick cookware 14 Oct 2014 - 03:27 am

DOHA: Use of non-stick cookware at high temperatures and heating/storing hot food and drinks in plastic containers can transfer harmful chemicals to the...

Triaging system at all health facilities by March 14 Oct 2014 - 03:26 am

DOHA: People seeking treatment at primary health centres can expect faster care with the introduction of a patient triaging system at all facilities...

Jobs nationalisation key to growth 14 Oct 2014 - 03:23 am

DOHA: With the rising trend of strong dominance of expatriates in business and other economic activities in Qatar and other GCC states, there...

PM to open Maritime security forum today 14 Oct 2014 - 03:22 am

Doha: The organising committee for QMARSEC (Qatar Maritime Security Coastal and Border Surveillance Conference) 2014 and Qatar National Security Shield Project (QNSSP), the...