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Iran’s chief rabbi dies 01 Apr 2014 - 05:02 am

TEHRAN: Yousef Hamadani Cohen, the spiritual leader of Iran’s tiny Jewish community, died at the weekend at the age of 100, media reported...

Libya releases three rebels who boarded tanker at rebel port 01 Apr 2014 - 05:02 am

TRIPOLI: Libya has released three rebel fighters who had boarded a tanker loading oil at a rebel-held port before it was returned to...

Yemen president urges Iran to stop interference 01 Apr 2014 - 05:02 am

DUBAI: Yemen’s president called on Iran to stop supporting separatists in the south and religious groups in the north of the Arabian peninsula...

Former Israel PM Olmert convicted of bribery 01 Apr 2014 - 05:01 am

TEL AVIV: A Tel Aviv court yesterday found former premier Ehud Olmert guilty of bribery linked to a Jerusalem property development, in one...

PM hosts forum with members of education community 01 Apr 2014 - 05:00 am

H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani at the education forum. Doha: Following recommendations from the Prime Minister and Supreme Education Council...

Empower 2014 successful 01 Apr 2014 - 04:58 am

Delegates taking part in one of offsite activities. DOHA: Offsite learning activities capped the Empower 2014 youth conference organised by Reach Out To...

Qatar Rail deal for hassle-free services 01 Apr 2014 - 04:45 am

Officials from Qatar Rail and Qatar Mobility Innovations Centre at the signing ceremony. DOHA: Aiming at avoiding traffic congestions due to frequent movement...

Cathay Pacific launches Doha-Hong Kong flight 01 Apr 2014 - 04:45 am

From Left: A Cathay Pacific hostess, Nick Brooks, Manager Qatar, Cathay Pacific Airways, Patrick Muller, Executive Vice-President, Doha International Airport, Brian Yuen, Country...

Eastbound carriageway of Al Ameer Road to close for work 01 Apr 2014 - 04:43 am

Deal for family entertainment centre at the Pearl-Qatar 01 Apr 2014 - 04:34 am

Officials at the signing ceremony. Doha: United Development Company (UDC), a Qatari shareholding company and master developer of the Pearl-Qatar, yesterday signed a...

New director appointed at Neurosciences Institute 01 Apr 2014 - 04:32 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) yesterday announced that Professor Ashfaq Shuaib (pictured) has been appointed as Director of the new Neurosciences Institute. In...

Mental health workshop held 01 Apr 2014 - 04:30 am

The workshop in progress. Doha: The Supreme Council of Health, together with the Public Health Department and the national mental health implementation team...

QA upgrades capacity on Melbourne route 01 Apr 2014 - 04:28 am

DOHA: Effective today, Qatar Airways will upgrade its capacity on its Melbourne-Doha route, with a Boeing 777-300 aircraft. The introduction of the new...

Ooredoo offers packages for university, college students 01 Apr 2014 - 04:28 am

Doha: Ooredoo yesterday announced that it will offer special discounts and tailor-made value packages to university and college students in Qatar on a...

Panel set up to address citizens’ disputes with ministry 01 Apr 2014 - 04:27 am

DOHA: A panel has been set up under the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning to look into complaints from citizens related to...

Donated organs save lives of four people 01 Apr 2014 - 04:27 am

DOHA: The kidneys and the liver donated by a Bangladeshi before his death have saved the lives of three people. The kidneys were...

40,000 visit jewellery expo 01 Apr 2014 - 04:27 am

DOHA: This year’s Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition attracted 40,000 visitors to stands offering over 500 well-known brands, said organisers. The value of...

Katara to mark World Autism Awareness Day tomorrow 01 Apr 2014 - 04:26 am

DOHA: Katara will observe World Autism Awareness Day tomorrow by hosting a sport day for about 100 children from Shafallah Centre for Children...