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Call to apply for Schengen visa well in advance 16 May 2014 - 04:57 am

DOHA: Schengen embassies in Doha receive high number of visa applications between May and September, said a joint press release. “We are all...

English version of popular Arabic novel released 16 May 2014 - 04:57 am

DOHA: Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Publishing (BQFP) has released the award winning novel The Arch and the Butterfly by former Moroccan Culture Minister Mohammed...

Fire in Al Khisa 16 May 2014 - 04:56 am

Plastic barricades on the roadside in Al Khisa caught fire last night, sending thick black smoke into the air. No injuries were reported.

Religious pluralism and tolerance 16 May 2014 - 04:56 am

By Murad Hofmann Religious pluralism normally becomes an issue only between monotheistic religions (like Judaism, Christianity and Islam). Polytheistic religions (like Hinduism), mere...

Revive your relationship with the Quran 16 May 2014 - 04:55 am

By Muhammad Fathi Amidst our fast-paced life we tend to forget a very important question: How well is our relationship with the Quran?...

WASHINGTON OBELISK MONUMENT NUCLEAR PLANT ENERGY EARTHQUAKE 16 May 2014 - 04:53 am

Group: PETT Credit: JOEL PETT Source: Lexington Herald-Leader Keywords: COLOR WASHINGTON OBELISK MONUMENT NUCLEAR PLANT ENERGY EARTHQUAKE 051414 Provider: CartoonArts International / The...

Al Mazrouh markets close tomorrow 16 May 2014 - 04:46 am

DOHA: The vegetable and fruits market of Al Mazrouh Yard in Umm Salal and Al Khor-Al Zakhira close tomorrow as the season has...

Three more MERS deaths in Saudi; toll reaches 160 16 May 2014 - 04:45 am

Riyadh: Health authorities in Saudi Arabia yesterday announced the deaths of another three people from the MERS respiratory virus, taking the country’s toll...

FM takes part in Friends of Syria meet in London 16 May 2014 - 04:44 am

Doha: The Foreign Minister H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah yesterday led Qatar’s delegation to a meeting of Friends of Syria...

Guardian still biased against Qatar 16 May 2014 - 04:37 am

DOHA: London-based The Guardian newspaper continues to focus on labour issues in Qatar, ignoring ongoing social tensions and labour rights issues in its...

El Meyna trip for children 16 May 2014 - 04:27 am

Children boarding a dhow yesterday on Katara beach for the launch of the three-day El Meyna, a traditional diving activity for kids organised...

Former PM’s interview a hit on social media 16 May 2014 - 04:20 am

H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani DOHA: Reactions poured in yesterday on social media and news portals across the...

Qatar Exchange Index up 143.35 points this week 15 May 2014 - 06:42 pm

DOHA: Qatar Exchange index gained 143.35 points (1.11 percent) this week when trading closed at 13,104.75 points here Thursday afternoon. The trading value...

Pope to take open-top cars in Middle East trip 15 May 2014 - 06:38 pm

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis will ride in open-top cars in Amman and Bethlehem during his May 24-26 trip to the Middle East this...

Pakistan imposes polio related travel bans on tribal regions 15 May 2014 - 06:36 pm

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday announced that residents of its restive tribal belt would not be able to travel to other parts of the...

Suicide bombers kill 10 in Baghdad court blasts 15 May 2014 - 06:34 pm

BAGHDAD: An assault on a Baghdad court that included twin suicide bombings killed 10 people Thursday, the latest in a spate of explosions...

General Motors recalls 3 million more cars worldwide 15 May 2014 - 06:33 pm

NEW YORK: General Motors announced a new round of recalls Thursday, totaling nearly three million vehicles worldwide, as the US automaker works to...

Nigeria kidnap families want 'unconditional' release 15 May 2014 - 06:30 pm

ABUJA: Relatives of more than 200 schoolgirls held hostage by Boko Haram on Thursday called for their unconditional release, after Nigeria's government ruled...