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Emir gives nod for Qatar-Panama talks 26 Nov 2013 - 06:43 am

Doha: The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued yesterday an instrument of ratification, approving a draft memorandum of understanding...

VCUQatar lecture to bring renowned personalities 26 Nov 2013 - 06:41 am

Doha: As part of the Crossing Boundaries Lecture Series, Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUQatar), in association with the Qatar Museums Authority, will...

Qatar Career Fair launches fourth Istathmir competition 26 Nov 2013 - 06:41 am

Doha: Qatar Career Fair (QCF) will launch its fourth annual Istathmir competition in partnership with Bedaya Center for Entrepreneurship and Career Development. A...

Many takers for Ooredoo ‘Disney on Demand’ 26 Nov 2013 - 06:41 am

DOHA: Ooredoo’s “Disney on Demand” service, which offers access to a full range of Disney films and television programmes, is proving to be...

QU Law College gets Advisory Board 26 Nov 2013 - 06:41 am

Doha: Qatar University’s College of Law (LAWC) announced the appointment of an advisory board that will guide the college’s strategic plan, academic and...

27 students honoured at QF research forum 26 Nov 2013 - 06:40 am

DOHA: Annual Research Conference yesterday honoured outstanding achievement of 27 talented students and researchers during an award ceremony held at Qatar National Convention...

Behavioural problems common among adolescents: Expert 26 Nov 2013 - 06:40 am

DOHA: Behavioural problems are common among many young people visiting a pilot clinic for adolescents at the West Bay Health Centre, says an...

QA Holidays unveils new packages 26 Nov 2013 - 06:39 am

DOHA: Qatar Airways Holidays, the leisure division of Qatar Airways, has released its newest “Holidays” brochure with a collection of exciting packages, available...

Accor brings Ibis, Adagio brands to Doha 26 Nov 2013 - 06:39 am

Dubai: Accor Middle East, one of the leading hospitality groups in the region, signed a management agreement to operate two new hotels, a...

Expat workers urged to respect local customs 26 Nov 2013 - 06:39 am

Doha: In a lecture organised by the Qatar Foundation for Protection and Social Rehabilitation (QFPSR) recently, migrant workers were urged to respect local...

Emir receives envoy 26 Nov 2013 - 06:32 am

The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received the credentials of Norway’s Ambassador Anders Stenberg at the Emiri Diwan yesterday....

School students to grow vegetables 26 Nov 2013 - 06:30 am

Children planting seeds in pots at the Al Bayan Independent Preparatory School for Girls. DOHA: Elementary school students in Qatar will grow vegetables...

Freight clearance becomes faster 26 Nov 2013 - 06:27 am

The Minister of Transport H E Jassim Seif Ahmed Al Sulaiti (third left) at the news conference yesterday. IBRAHIM RO DOHA: Freight clearance...

Constitutional referendum in Egypt likely in January 26 Nov 2013 - 06:24 am

Egypt's Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi speaks during a news conference. CAIRO: Egypt’s interim Prime Minister Hazem El Beblawi said yesterday he expected a...

Social media campaign against massage parlours 26 Nov 2013 - 06:19 am

DOHA: A social media campaign waged by some in the Qatari community against the mushrooming massage centres in the country want authorities to...

Syria peace talks on Jan 22 26 Nov 2013 - 06:09 am

UN and Arab League mediator Lakhdar Brahimi arrives to hold a press conference in Geneva yesterday. GENEVA: An international peace conference for Syria...

CMC makes fresh call for more powers 26 Nov 2013 - 06:07 am

DOHA: The Central Municipal Council (CMC) has made a fresh yet informal call for executive powers. The public representative body has criticised its...

Suharto denies Rolls-Royce bribery allegations 25 Nov 2013 - 02:53 pm

LONDON: Tommy Suharto, the youngest son of Indonesia's late president, on Monday denied allegations that he received bribes from British aerospace group Rolls-Royce...