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Political conflicts worsening Yemen food security: UN 30 Sep 2014 - 03:43 am

ABU DHABI: An escalation of political turmoil in Yemen, one of the poorest countries in the world, risks aggravating an already dire food...

Saudi sees threat to regional security 30 Sep 2014 - 03:43 am

RIYADH: Sunni-dominated Saudi Arabia has warned that neighbouring Yemen risks sliding towards further violence which could damage regional security, after Shia rebels overran...

Deputy PM meets US envoy 30 Sep 2014 - 03:42 am

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud met yesterday with...

Water demand to rise 56.5pc by 2022: Official 30 Sep 2014 - 03:41 am

BY MOHAMMAD SHOEB DOHA: The peak water demand in the run-up-to the 2022 Fifa World Cup is forecast to increase up to 482...

HGH conducts over 800 bariatric surgeries a year 30 Sep 2014 - 03:26 am

The Hamad General Hospital expert team during a bariatric surgery. DOHA: More than 800 bariatric (weight lose surgeries) procedures are conducted by the...

Four Doha films among 21 recipients of DFI grant 30 Sep 2014 - 03:25 am

A still from Dr. Hamood Show. DOHA: Four film projects from Qatar are among the 21 recipients of Doha Film Institute’s Spring 2014...

MIA exhibition unveils Tipu Sultan’s heroics 30 Sep 2014 - 03:24 am

MIA Curator for Central Islamic Lands William Greenwood explaining the salient features of the exhibition during a press tour yesterday. (salim matramkot) DOHA:...

Al Ahli Hospital marks World Heart Day with symposiums 30 Sep 2014 - 03:22 am

DOHA: Cardiovascular disease once considered an old-age illness has now become a common lifestyle concern, according to health experts at a symposium held...

Kahramaa plans survey on water quality, says official 30 Sep 2014 - 03:20 am

DOHA: As part of efforts to improve services, Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) is set to conduct a survey to take...

High demand for Kabsa ahead of Eid Al Adha 30 Sep 2014 - 03:20 am

DOHA: The traditional Arabian fragrant rice dish, Kabsa, is so much in demand by Qatari families during Eid Al Adha that catering companies...

Minister attends Afghan president’s inauguration 30 Sep 2014 - 03:18 am

Kabul: The Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs H E Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi has participated as representative of the State of Qatar...

High demand for Kabsa ahead of Eid Al Adha 30 Sep 2014 - 03:17 am

DOHA: The traditional Arabian fragrant rice dish, Kabsa, is so much in demand by Qatari families during Eid Al Adha that catering companies...

Qatar Organ Donation Centre registers over 23,000 new donors 30 Sep 2014 - 03:17 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Qatar Organ Donation Centre (Hiba) has registered over 23,000 new organ donors, including locals and expats from many...

QOC to launch Qatar Active campaign in Nov 30 Sep 2014 - 03:17 am

DOHA: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) is set to launch the Qatar Active Campaign, one of the projects of the Qatar Sport Sector...

Aspetar’s namat.qa to promote healthy living 30 Sep 2014 - 03:16 am

Doha: Aspetar, a member of Aspire Zone Foundation, announced the launch of a new website called “namat” (namat.qa) aimed at spreading the culture...

Vodafone launches new Internet pack 30 Sep 2014 - 03:16 am

Doha: Vodafone Qatar yesterday announced the launch of its Internet Monthly Pack 20. Prepaid customers can now get 250MBs for only QR20, valid...

Minister meets Italian official 30 Sep 2014 - 03:16 am

Doha: The Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Major General Hamad bin Ali Al Attiyah met yesterday with Italy’s Special Envoy...

Hotline to educate workers on rights 30 Sep 2014 - 03:15 am

DOHA: Expatriate workers will now be able to make calls on a hotline to enquire about their rights in Qatar thanks to the...