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HEC Paris holds workshop for QLC 28 Jan 2014 - 04:26 am

Participants attending one of the decision-making rounds. DOHA: HEC Paris, the leading global business school, conducted a business simulation workshop for Qatar Leadership...

Orientalist Museum charity stall at MIA Park Bazaar on Sat 28 Jan 2014 - 04:25 am

DOHA: Orientalist Museum is hosting a charity benefit at MIA Park Bazaar on Saturday. As part of its Afrehom project, the museum will...

QOC to host Islamic Triathlon Championship in March 28 Jan 2014 - 04:25 am

Doha: Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) will organise the 15th edition of the prestigious Islamic Triathlon Championship in March at Sealine Beach. It will...

2,184 Qataris use EVW scheme to visit UK 28 Jan 2014 - 04:25 am

DOHA: Over 5,000 GCC citizens, including 2,184 Qataris, used the Electronic Waivers (EVW) scheme to travel to the UK since its launch early...

Ooredoo covers entire Qatar with 4G services by activating 500th tower 28 Jan 2014 - 04:24 am

DOHA: Ooredoo reached a milestone in its nationwide roll-out of the country’s first 4G services, with the activation of its 500th LTE site...

Respiratory diseases constitute 12pc of total cases at HMC 28 Jan 2014 - 04:24 am

DOHA: Respiratory diseases constitute about 12 percent of the total cases at the Emergency Department of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) but despite their...

PM meets Cyprus President 28 Jan 2014 - 04:23 am

Doha: The Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani yesterday met the President of Cyprus,...

Total Research Centre applies for second patent 28 Jan 2014 - 04:22 am

DOHA: Total Research Centre Qatar (TRC-Q) has applied for a new patent, in the domain of Geochemistry. This was the second application made...

New reward programme for Mashreq Platinum credit card holders 28 Jan 2014 - 04:22 am

DOHA: Mashreq Qatar, one of the region’s leading financial institutions, has unveiled a new rewards programme offering Mashreq Platinum Credit Card holders up...

Marriage hall rentals go up to QR150,000 per night 28 Jan 2014 - 04:21 am

DOHA: This being the marriage season for Qataris, the issue being hotly debated in their community these days is how expensive it is...

SDC invites applications for interest-free loans 28 Jan 2014 - 04:21 am

DOHA: Aiming at helping Qatari entrepreneurs with innovative ideas set up businesses, Social Development Centre (SDC), a member of Qatar Foundation, yesterday invited...

Vodafone launches ‘World of Prizes’ 28 Jan 2014 - 04:21 am

Doha: Vodafone, yesterday, launched the second edition of ‘World of Prizes’ competition which will stretch up to 12th April 2014, offering daily, weekly...

Jaidah flyover to close partially in two phases 28 Jan 2014 - 04:20 am

DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the partial, temporary closure of the Jaidah flyover in Musheireb area from tomorrow. The closure...

Bahrain to join unified tourist visa system 28 Jan 2014 - 04:14 am

DOHA: Bahrain is ready to join a unified tourist visa system which presently Qatar, Oman and Dubai are part of. People with a...

MPHC shares to be listed on Feb 26 28 Jan 2014 - 03:09 am

DOHA: State-backed Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company (MPHC) which floated a low-priced initial public offering (IPO) for Qatari citizens and select local institutions on...

Soaring shop rents hit small businesses 28 Jan 2014 - 03:01 am

DOHA: Shop and warehouse rents are going through the roof with small businesses urging the government to intervene and restrict rent increases. In...

Qatar, Cyprus sign agreements 28 Jan 2014 - 02:52 am

The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held talks with Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades yesterday. The two leaders witnessed the...

Tunisia adopts new constitution 28 Jan 2014 - 02:50 am

From Left: Tunisia’s National Assembly President Mustapha Ben Jaafar, President Moncef Marzouki and outgoing Prime Minister Ali Larayedh after signing the country’s new...