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Number of kids with complex medical conditions on the rise 07 Jan 2014 - 06:11 am

DOHA: The number of children with complex chronic medical conditions has increased in Qatar and some 40 kids are receiving treatment at a...

Katara releases book on Qatar’s architectural marvels 07 Jan 2014 - 06:10 am

DOHA: Katara yesterday released a book that digs deep into the history of some of the ancient architectural marvels in Qatar. Entitled “Castles,...

HBKU hosts Qatar LeaderShape 07 Jan 2014 - 06:10 am

DOHA: Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation, is hosting the eighth edition of Qatar LeaderShape at Al Sultan Beach...

HMC’s PET-CT Centre closed after fire 07 Jan 2014 - 06:09 am

DOHA: The Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Positron Emission Tomography–Computed Tomography (PET-CT) Centre has been temporarily closed following a small fire that broke out...

Half of Mesaieed shares allocated to under-18 Qataris to be frozen 07 Jan 2014 - 06:09 am

DOHA: The state-backed Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company (MPHC) that launched a low-priced initial public offering (IPO) for nationals recently, has clarified that only...

HMC’s PET-CT Centre closed after fire 07 Jan 2014 - 06:08 am

DOHA: The Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Positron Emission Tomography–Computed Tomography (PET-CT) Centre has been temporarily closed following a small fire that broke out...

Advisory Council Committee meets 07 Jan 2014 - 06:08 am

Doha: The Finance and Economic Affairs Committee of the Advisory Council re-elected unanimously Mohammed Ajaj Al Kubaisi as its rapporteur for this session....

MEEZA launches disaster recovery service with HP 07 Jan 2014 - 06:08 am

DOHA: MEEZA, the leading IT services and solutions provider in Qatar, has announced the launch of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Services in...

Cold, windy day today; mercury to fall further 07 Jan 2014 - 06:07 am

DOHA: It will be a cold and windy day today with the mercury falling to between 15 and 17 degrees Celsius during the...

New Ooredoo App update allows customers to block spam SMS 07 Jan 2014 - 06:07 am

DOHA: Qatar’s leading communications company Ooredoo has updated its mobile app to give customers more choice and control over their accounts such as...

Biggest mall for Bani Hajer 07 Jan 2014 - 06:07 am

DOHA: The biggest mall in Qatar will come up in Bani Hajer area, says a member of the Central Municipal Council (CMC). CMC...

PM receives UAE Minister 07 Jan 2014 - 03:31 am

The Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani with the UAE Deputy Prime Minister and...

Egypt to recall ambassador to Qatar after vote 07 Jan 2014 - 03:29 am

CAIRO: The Egyptian authorities will recall its ambassador to Qatar after holding the vote on the draft constitution slated for mid- January, official...

Kuwait PM reshuffles cabinet 07 Jan 2014 - 03:23 am

Turkish Parliament Speaker Cemil Cicek (right) is greeted by his Kuwaiti counterpart, Marzouq Al Ghanem during his visit to the National Assembly in...

Big chill makes Americans quiver 07 Jan 2014 - 03:03 am

Alison Mueller skies to work through several inches of snow along Woodward Avenue as the area deals with record breaking freezing weather yesterday...

Syria to review visa exemption rule for Arabs 07 Jan 2014 - 03:00 am

DAMASCUS: The Syrian authorities have prepared a draft law under which previously exempt Arab nationals will now need a visa to visit the...

Heavy rain lashes Saudi 07 Jan 2014 - 02:59 am

Vehicles are partially submerged in floodwater following heavy rains in Riyadh yesterday.

Vice-principal gets 10 years for taking bribe 07 Jan 2014 - 02:59 am

DOHA: Qatar’s highest court has upheld the verdict of a Court of Appeals that sentenced a vice-principal of a secondary school to 10...