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Qatar Haiti Fund to rebuild University 13 Dec 2013 - 07:22 am

Washington: The Chairman of Qatar Fund for the Reconstruction of Haiti (Qatar Haiti Fund) Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi has signed an agreement...

Hundreds register for annual Ooredoo Marathon 13 Dec 2013 - 07:21 am

DOHA: Hundreds of people have registered for the upcoming Ooredoo Marathon, which will take place on January 10, next year. An annual event...

Renowned British sound and visual artist to perform at Katara 13 Dec 2013 - 07:21 am

DOHA: Max Eastley, a world renowned British sound and visual artist, is set to stage an exhibition and performance at the Katara Art...

Emir, Prime Minister send greetings to President of Kenya 13 Dec 2013 - 07:21 am

Doha: The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of greetings to the President of the Republic...

DFI to celebrate National Day with slew of activities 13 Dec 2013 - 07:20 am

DOHA: The Doha Film Institute is to host a range of interactive film-related activities in collaboration with the National Day Committee. Scheduled to...

Rights of the weak and poor 13 Dec 2013 - 07:13 am

In the teachings of the Prophet of Islam (peace be upon him) the importance of respect for the rights of the weaker and...

Generosity and kindness in speech 13 Dec 2013 - 07:13 am

1. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Kind speech and feeding (the hungry) guarantee you Paradise.” (Tabarani) 2. “And speak...

Nelson Mandela Middle East 13 Dec 2013 - 07:11 am

Iran, Saudi invited to Syria talks 13 Dec 2013 - 06:39 am

ranian President Rouhani (right) shakes hands with Russian FM Lavrov in Tehran on December 11, 2013. Lavrov urged all “responsible countries” to act...

FIFA World Cup in Doha on 3-day tour 13 Dec 2013 - 06:37 am

Doha: The FIFA World Cup arrived in Doha yesterday as part of a global tour. It will be in the city for three...

Al Zubarah site opens to public 13 Dec 2013 - 06:36 am

Visitors outside Al Zubarah Fort yesterday. Kammutty V P DOHA: Al Zubarah Archaeological Site, the first in Qatar to be included in Unesco...

Cold spell for a week from Sunday likely 13 Dec 2013 - 06:35 am

DOHA: Qatar is expected to experience the first cold spell of the season beginning on Sunday, leading to a significant drop in temperature...

Emir visits book fair 13 Dec 2013 - 06:33 am

The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with children at the 24th Doha International Book Fair at Doha International Exhibition...

1,472 GCC citizens covered by Qatar social security network 13 Dec 2013 - 06:22 am

DOHA: Qatar has a few of its citizens working in neighbouring GCC states, while Kuwait has the largest number of other GCC nationals...

Shortage of warehouses to be tackled 13 Dec 2013 - 06:21 am

DOHA: The government has now turned its attention to tackling the shortage of warehousing facilities in an effective way. It plans to build...

Abu Dhabi broker ADS to enter UK in 2014, starts pricing the yuan 12 Dec 2013 - 02:50 pm

DUBAI: Abu Dhabi-based forex and commodities trading firm ADS plans to gain a licence to operate in the UK by nearly next year...

IATA raises airlines' profit forecast to $12.9bn 12 Dec 2013 - 02:23 pm

GENEVA: Global airline body IATA raised the sector's 2013 profit forecast to $12.9 billion on Thursday, saying that falling oil prices, and alliances...

Qatar Stock Exchange up 0.28pc 12 Dec 2013 - 02:22 pm

DOHA: The Qatar Exchange in the green area on Thursday adding 29.11 points or 0.28 percent advance to 10,486.23 points from 10,457.12 on...