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Spark lifestyle electronics store opens in Dar Al Salam Mall 30 Jan 2014 - 03:15 am

Doha: A new premium lifestyle electronics retail store, SPARK, has opened its door at the Dar Al Salam Mall in Abu Hamour. The...

Rota to host Wheels ‘n’ Heels Family Fun Day at MIA Park on February 7 30 Jan 2014 - 03:14 am

Participants in last year’s event. DOHA: A spectacular line-up of activities and Arab celebrities will highlight the annual Wheels ‘n’ Heels Family Fun...

TYC to empower 50 Qatari youth 30 Jan 2014 - 03:12 am

DOHA: The Youth Company (TYC) has announced a new initiative, Qatarisation Integration Programme (QIP) to empower 50 Qatari youth aged 18 to 24....

HMC launches expo, contest to showcase safety achievements 30 Jan 2014 - 03:12 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the launch of a regional storyboard exhibition and competition to showcase achievements in quality and patient...

Cabinet bars villa offices of firms in residential areas 30 Jan 2014 - 03:10 am

DOHA: Legal, audit and engineering consultancy firms, veterinarians, agriculture experts and trading or any other companies with offices in villas in residential areas...

Mowasalat reviews taxi drivers’ payment system to enforce discipline 30 Jan 2014 - 03:10 am

DOHA: Mowasalat is reviewing the payment system of taxi drivers in Qatar to introduce more discipline in the sector, a senior official of...

Traffic jams may continue for two to three years 30 Jan 2014 - 03:09 am

DOHA: People in Qatar may have to live with the snarling traffic at least for two to three years. “There is no quick...

Karwa marks 10th anniversary of service, to list in stock market 30 Jan 2014 - 03:08 am

DOHA: Mowasalat (Karwa) marked its 10 year of service yesterday with a strong emphasis on its achievements and unveiling major projects including a...

Qatar elected chair of Arab Ministerial Water Council Executive Board 30 Jan 2014 - 03:08 am

Cairo: The Arab Ministerial Water Council held its executive board meeting at the Arab League headquarters yesterday and elected Qatar chair and Tunisia...

QRC aid for Syrian refugees 30 Jan 2014 - 03:08 am

Doha: Qatar Red Crescent has signed agreements with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, the Disaster and Emergency Management at the Turkish Premier’s...

Emir attends Air College graduation ceremony 30 Jan 2014 - 03:04 am

The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the graduation ceremony of the first batch of the Air College’s officer...

Rent dispute panels’ ruling may be final 30 Jan 2014 - 03:01 am

DOHA: Soon one might not be able to challenge the decision of a Rent Dispute Resolution Committee in court and drag on a...

Two more private firms to operate taxis 30 Jan 2014 - 02:59 am

DOHA: Two more private companies will soon start operating taxis under the Karwa brand, taking the total number of cabs in the country...

Egypt to put Jazeera scribes on trial 30 Jan 2014 - 02:59 am

CAIRO: Egypt will put an Australian, two Britons and a Dutchwoman on trial for aiding 16 Egyptians belonging to a “terrorist organisation”, the...

MPHC’s equity offer oversubscribed 5 times 30 Jan 2014 - 02:48 am

DOHA: The initial public offering (IPO) of Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company (MPHC) that was open to nationals for subscription was oversubscribed five times....

No substantive gains in Syria talks: Mediator 30 Jan 2014 - 02:46 am

UN-Arab League envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi attends a press briefing on peace talks at the United Nations headquarters yesterday in Geneva. GENEVA:...

Tunisia’s new govt of technocrats sworn in 30 Jan 2014 - 02:45 am

Tunisia’s Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa (right) with former prime minister Ali Larayedh during a handover ceremony at the government palace in Tunis yesterday....

UNISIA ARAB SPRING FLOWER THORNS 30 Jan 2014 - 12:25 am

Group: ViewsMideast Credit: TOM Source: Trouw - Amsterdam, Netherlands Keywords: COLOR TUNISIA ARAB SPRING FLOWER THORNS 012714 Provider: CartoonArts International / The New...