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Iraq MPs fail again as militants gain ground 14 Jul 2014 - 09:24 am

BAGHDAD: Iraq’s fractious parliament met yesterday and again failed to make any progress toward forming a new government, even as militants gained ground...

QA to take part in 2014 Farnborough Air Show 14 Jul 2014 - 06:23 am

Airbus A350 in Qatar Airways livery will fly at the event. Doha: Qatar Airways (QA) is preparing to have a strong presence at...

10pc of women prone to diabetes 14 Jul 2014 - 06:22 am

By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: Women diagnosed with gestational diabetes during pregnancy are at a high risk of developing diabetes later in their lives,...

MoI to host regional internal security expo 14 Jul 2014 - 06:21 am

Doha: Brigadier Nasser bin Fahad Al Thani, (pictured)President, 2014 Milipol Qatar Committee, has announced that preparations are underway for the 10th edition of...

Katara draws 68,220 visitors 14 Jul 2014 - 06:20 am

Children with their families arriving at Katara. DOHA: Katara’s Garangao celebration on Saturday attracted a record 68,220 visitors, including children and families, of...

MoI hosts Garangao events across Qatar 14 Jul 2014 - 06:19 am

Doha: The Ministry of Interior joined Qatari children to celebrate Garangao night. The General Directorate of Traffic, South Security Department, Airport Security Department...

Garangao fun 14 Jul 2014 - 06:19 am

Children in traditional costumes celebrating Garangao in Al Hilal on Saturday. Salim Matramkot

McDonald’s Qatar marks Garangao at its stores 14 Jul 2014 - 06:18 am

Children with a McDonald’s character at one of the events. Doha: McDonald’s Qatar celebrated Garangao last night by welcoming children and their parents...

Ooredoo brings joy to children at Souq Waqif 14 Jul 2014 - 06:17 am

Doha: Ooredoo’s Alrabaa brought #DaysOfJoy to children during Garangao by distributing goody bags and inviting the community to join in with the rich...

Football fans 14 Jul 2014 - 06:16 am

Football fans watching the World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina, at Aspire Fan Zone yesterday. Kammutty V P

Qapco reaches out to people 14 Jul 2014 - 06:15 am

Officials with some of the participants at one of the events. Doha: Qatar Petrochemical Company (Qapco) Q.S.C. held annual Garangao festivities at its...

Ashghal opens 9km of Dukhan Highway Central 14 Jul 2014 - 06:14 am

Doha: Traffic between Dukhan and Central Doha will experience major improvement as the Public Works Authority — Ashghal — has opened Dukhan Highway...

Deal to study dugongs in Qatari coastal waters 14 Jul 2014 - 06:14 am

Dugongs are listed as vulnerable to extinction by International Union for the Conservation of Nature. DOHA: ExxonMobil Research Qatar (EMRQ), Qatar University (QU)...

ALF unveils Qatar’s first social responsibility institution 14 Jul 2014 - 06:12 am

Officials inaugurating the centre. Doha: Alfaisal Without Borders (ALF) Foundation has announced the launch of Alfaisal Social Responsibility Centre, Qatar’s first dedicated social...

Oxy Qatar principal partner of Ajyal Youth Film Festival 14 Jul 2014 - 06:11 am

Officials at the event. Doha: Occidental Petroleum of Qatar Ltd. (Oxy Qatar) has renewed its commitment with Doha Film Institute (DFI) to serve...

SEC holds workshop for visual arts teachers 14 Jul 2014 - 06:10 am

Doha: Renowned Qatari artist Ahmed Al Hadad shared his knowledge of ceramic art with over 70 visual arts teachers in Independent schools at...

QA unveils one-stop QMICE solutions for event organisers 14 Jul 2014 - 06:10 am

DOHA: Qatar Airways (QA) has introduced QMICE, a new and easy one-stop solution for meeting and incentive planners and conference organisers looking to...

Doha costlier for expats: Survey 14 Jul 2014 - 06:09 am

BY SACHIN KUMAR DOHA: The capital city of Qatar has become costlier for expats due to rise in the cost of goods and...