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150 kids attend The Blue Jackal launch 01 Jul 2014 - 07:35 am

Author Frances Gillespie reading selected stories from the book at the launch. Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) in collaboration with Occidental Petroleum of...

QRC to distribute 9,000 Iftar meals 01 Jul 2014 - 07:34 am

DOHA: Throughout Ramadan, Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) will distribute 9,000 Iftar meals (300 meals a day), water and juice bottles, and sweets to...

‘Activate’ entrepreneurs graduate 01 Jul 2014 - 07:33 am

Doha: The Bedaya Center for Entrepreneurship and Career Development (Bedaya), Qatar Development Bank’s (QDB) joint initiative with Silatech, celebrated the finals of Qatari...

QP’s Dukhan operations hosts French students 01 Jul 2014 - 07:32 am

Doha: Qatar Petroleum’s Dukhan Operations recently hosted students from IFP School in France as part of their annual technical visit to Qatar. The...

Ramadan Harees 01 Jul 2014 - 07:31 am

Expats bringing Harees, a traditional Arabic Ramadan dish made with wheat and meat, from a Qatari household. It is common among Qataris to...

Doha first in Gulf to join Wallpeople art movement 01 Jul 2014 - 07:07 am

DOHA: Doha will be the first city in the Gulf to join 46 cities around the world for the international art movement, Wallpeople....

Dubai, London top destinations for Qatar tourists 01 Jul 2014 - 07:06 am

BY SACHIN KUMAR Doha: Most Qatar residents will be flying to Dubai and London to enjoy summer vacation. Dubai and London have emerged...

Al Meera joins Nojoom as Ramadan partner 01 Jul 2014 - 07:06 am

Doha: Ooredoo yesterday announced Al Meera, the largest department store chain in Qatar, as the newest Nojoom partner this Ramadan to continue bringing...

Silatech backs project for over 8,000 Yemenis 01 Jul 2014 - 07:05 am

DOHA: Silatech is supporting the Youth Economic Empowerment Project (YEEP) to benefit more than 8,000 Yemenis over two years. In its second phase,...

Exchange houses see boom in remittances 01 Jul 2014 - 07:04 am

BY SACHIN KUMAR Doha: The holy month of Ramadan has brought joy for exchange houses as they have been receiving a large number...

Qatar’s overseas investment hit $10.7bn in H1 01 Jul 2014 - 07:03 am

DOHA: Qatar’s overseas investment during the first half of this year reached $10.7bn (about QR39bn) spread over 11 countries, Al Sharq reports. This...

Panel approves draft law on tax exemption for foreign investors 01 Jul 2014 - 07:03 am

DOHA: The Advisory Council has approved the draft law the Cabinet sent it earlier to exempt foreigners trading in Qatari stocks from tax...

Sessions to focus on Islamic world 01 Jul 2014 - 07:02 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs will hold sessions over the next one week on issues concerning the Islamic world, including...

QEWC to build new plant 01 Jul 2014 - 07:01 am

DOHA: Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC) will expand its production capacity by building a plant with an installed capacity of 2,400MW of...

Healthy dietary plan vital for diabetics wishing to fast: HMC 01 Jul 2014 - 07:01 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has advised diabetics wishing to fast during Ramadan to consult their dietitians to ensure they have a proper...

Over 30pc of university students pursue Arts 01 Jul 2014 - 07:00 am

DOHA: More than 30 percent of university students in Qatar pursue Arts, according to a recent report. ‘Cultural Statistics 2014 in Qatar’ says...

Qatar Foundation Radio tunes into Ramadan 01 Jul 2014 - 07:00 am

Doha: Qatar Foundation (QF) Radio English and Arabic will dedicate its programming to Ramadan coverage as engaging shows aim to immerse listeners into...

QA backs educational projects in Japan 01 Jul 2014 - 06:59 am

Doha: Qatar Airways (QA) has announced support of Qatar Friendship Fund (QFF) through its sponsorship of the Elem Project, an experience-based educational programme....