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We are ready for Gulf union: Bahrain King 17 Dec 2013 - 06:54 am

MANAMA: Bahrain’s king said yesterday he is strongly in favour of a Saudi proposal to upgrade the Gulf Cooperation Council into a union....

Nine officials accused in Oman graft trials 17 Dec 2013 - 06:53 am

DUBAI: Nine state officials and private sector executives have gone on trial in Oman on charges of taking or offering bribes, in a...

EU vows aid if Israel, Palestinians make peace 17 Dec 2013 - 06:53 am

BRUSSELS: The European Union yesterday pledged “unprecedented” levels of support to both Israel and the Palestinians should the two parties reach a final...

Qatari, hoisting flag, falls to death 17 Dec 2013 - 06:51 am

DOHA: A 40-year-old Qatari died after he fell from the rooftop of his house while trying to hoist the national flag to mark...

National Day broadcast launched for the world 17 Dec 2013 - 06:50 am

The Chairman of the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority and President of Qatar Amateur Radio Society H E Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah...

QTA opens tent to host staff, people for National Day events 17 Dec 2013 - 06:48 am

Students performing the traditional Ardha dance at the tent yesterday. DOHA: Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) yesterday inaugurated a traditional tent to host its...

Bahrain National Day marked 17 Dec 2013 - 06:47 am

Waheed Mubarak Sayyar, Bahrain’s Ambassador, (third left), the Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage H E Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari (fourth...

QPost launches first stamps with Emir’s picture 17 Dec 2013 - 06:45 am

Doha: The General Postal Corporation (QPost) launched first postage stamps carrying the picture of the Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al...

Al Jazeera America sees growth 17 Dec 2013 - 06:44 am

Ehab Al Shihabi and Dr Mustefa Souag ... hopes high DOHA: A majority of the Americans are not happy with the way news...

Msheireb Properties marks National Day 17 Dec 2013 - 06:43 am

Msheireb Properties organised a gathering at its Msheireb Downtown development and distributed vouchers to the best performing workers as part of National Day...

Ashghal to close road for work 17 Dec 2013 - 06:36 am

DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the temporary closure of a road between Al Shamal Road and Umm Salal Mohammed area...

Over 1m tourists visited Qatar last year 17 Dec 2013 - 06:35 am

DOHA: Tourist arrivals in the country totalled over one million in 2012, according to Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA). The growth in tourist traffic...

Activities lined up by public, private sectors 17 Dec 2013 - 06:35 am

DOHA: Private and government institutions have organised a number of activities in line with National Day celebrations. Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation...

Ooredoo raises mobile data by 18 times for customers 17 Dec 2013 - 06:35 am

DOHA: Ooredoo yesterday announced it will boost the amount of mobile data available to Shahry and Hala customers by 18 times their normal...

QA unveils online system for tourist visas to Qatar 17 Dec 2013 - 06:34 am

DOHA: Qatar Airways has introduced a new online system to apply for tourist visas to Qatar. “The new system eases the process of...

QNB offers chance to customers to meet PSG players 17 Dec 2013 - 06:34 am

Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB) has announced that it will be offering its customers an opportunity through its Life Reward programme. Every time...

Ambassador attends Al Jaidah’s trial in UAE 17 Dec 2013 - 06:29 am

DOHA: The Qatari ambassador to the UAE attended the proceedings yesterday of a UAE court that is trying a fellow Qatari for alleged...

Emir visits Darb El Saai 17 Dec 2013 - 06:24 am

The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday visited Darb El Saai to witness preparations for the National Day. The...