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Sinai militant leader killed in gun battle 10 Dec 2013 - 06:12 am

CAIRO: Egyptian troops shot dead an Islamist militant described as a leader of the Sinai group that claimed a failed attempt on the...

Brotherhood leader appears in court 10 Dec 2013 - 06:12 am

CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood’s leader turned on his accusers yesterday when he appeared in court for the first time since he was arrested...

Morocco King’s wife welcomed 10 Dec 2013 - 05:00 am

HRH Princess Lalla Salma, wife of the King of Morocco, arrived in Doha yesterday to take part in the World Summit on Innovation...

QTA launches Qatar Events Diary website 10 Dec 2013 - 04:58 am

Rashed Al Qurese, Director of Marketing and Promotions at QTA, addressing a press conference yesterday. DOHA: Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) yesterday launched Qatar...

Expo to provide new insights into Sheikh Abdullah’s life and legacy 10 Dec 2013 - 04:57 am

A sword owned by Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim is among the items to be displayed at the expo. DOHA: Qatar Museums Authority (QMA)...

Destination ImagiNation launched 10 Dec 2013 - 04:55 am

Abdullatif Ali Al Yafei, (centre), General Manager of Al Faisal without Borders Foundation, addressing a press conference to announce the launch of ‘Destination...

Presentations on foot problems 10 Dec 2013 - 04:54 am

Dr Stanley Jones and Dr Dianne Stevens of Al Ahli Hospital give presentations on ‘Common Foot Problems’ at the hospital on Sunday evening....

Excavation begins to explore Doha’s past 10 Dec 2013 - 04:50 am

Excavation continues in the heart of Doha. DOHA: Archaeological investigations are under way in the heart of Doha to explore the origin and...

Mental disorders cost QR1.7bn a year 10 Dec 2013 - 04:47 am

DOHA: The total economic cost of mental disorders in Qatar is estimated at QR1.7bn every year. Three of the six “most burdensome diseases”...

QA to start four flights a week to Larnaca 10 Dec 2013 - 04:46 am

DOHA: Qatar Airways has announced flights to Larnaca International Airport in Cyprus starting April 29 next year. The new route, which will fly...

Qatari flag for Guinness to be unveiled in Katara on National Day 10 Dec 2013 - 04:46 am

DOHA: The unveiling of the biggest Qatari flag vying for a place in the Guinness Book of Records is one of the highlights...

QRC booklet lists Do’s and Dont’s during quake 10 Dec 2013 - 04:45 am

DOHA: The Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) has issued a booklet on reducing the impact of earthquakes, for school students, their families and educational...

Qatar has happy work environment, employees ambitious 10 Dec 2013 - 04:44 am

DOHA: Three-quarters of Qatar’s working population feel motivated at work, according to a recent Bayt.com Career Aspirations in the Middle East and North...

Emir issues decrees 10 Dec 2013 - 04:43 am

Doha: The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued yesterday Decree No. 70 of 2013 ratifying a memorandum of understanding...

OLYMPIC GAMES RUSSIA SOCHI DEMOCRACY PODUIM PRISON 10 Dec 2013 - 04:40 am

Group: Comment & Caricature Credit: VAN DAM Source: Landsmeer, Netherlands Keywords: COLOR OLYMPIC GAMES RUSSIA SOCHI DEMOCRACY PODUIM PRISON OLYMPICS 130913 Provider: CartoonArts...

UK visa waiver for Qataris 10 Dec 2013 - 04:14 am

The British Ambassador to Qatar, Nicholas Hopton DOHA: From January 1, Qatari passport holders can travel to the UK with an Electronic Visa...

Al Rumaihi new Assistant Foreign Minister 10 Dec 2013 - 04:01 am

Doha: The Foreign Minister H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah yesterday appointed H E Mohammed bin Abdullah Meteb Al Rumaihi as...

Qatar launches Mental Health Strategy 10 Dec 2013 - 03:56 am

Dr Salih Al Marri (left), Assistant Secretary-General of Medical Affairs at SCH, and Dr Hanan Al Kuwari, Managing Director, HMC, during the launch...