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Emir, PM greets Zambia president 24 Oct 2013 - 09:49 am

DOHA: HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent today a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Zambia...

Ooredoo names Ross Cormack as CEO of its Myanmar unit 24 Oct 2013 - 09:09 am

DUBAI: Qatar's Ooredoo has appointed Ross Cormack as chief executive of its fledging Myanmar operation, the telecom operator said in a bourse statement...

Hyundai Motor Q3 profit beats estimates on China, Brazil 24 Oct 2013 - 08:56 am

SEOUL: South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co posted its first quarterly profit rise in a year as strong sales in China and Brazil...

Qatar National Bank raises $1.5bn from two-part bond sale 24 Oct 2013 - 08:54 am

DUBAI: Qatar National Bank (QNB), the largest listed lender in the Gulf Arab world, said it raised $1.5 billion from a two-part bond...

Two policemen shot dead in Karachi 24 Oct 2013 - 08:53 am

ISLAMABAD: Unknown gunmen shot dead two policemen in Sindh Industrial Trading Estate area in Karachi on late Wednesday night, Pakistan's Geo News reported. ...

Sheikha Mayassa meets UK minister 24 Oct 2013 - 03:27 am

The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums Authority, H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, yesterday...

Cabinet reviews draft law on real estate 24 Oct 2013 - 03:27 am

Doha: The Cabinet yesterday took measures to issue a draft law regulating the real estate development following recommendations by the Advisory Council. It...

Infdex 2013 opens at DEC 24 Oct 2013 - 03:26 am

DOHA: The 11th International Furniture and Design Exhibition (Infdex 2013) opened yesterday at the Doha Exhibition Centre (DEC). Inaugurated by Qatar Chamber Vice...

65,000 from GCC visited Qatar for Eid Festival 24 Oct 2013 - 03:26 am

DOHA: Over 65,000 people from GCC countries visited Qatar to enjoy the Eid Al Adha Festival organised by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA). Hotels...

Envoy presents credentials in India 24 Oct 2013 - 03:25 am

Indian President Pranab Mukherjee received in New Delhi yesterday Qatari Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ahmed Ibrahim Al Abdullah who submitted his credentials.

Pope honours Qatari ambassador 24 Oct 2013 - 03:18 am

Pope Francis conferred yesterday the Vatican Medal on outgoing Qatari Ambassador Mohammed Jaham Al Kuwari. The envoy briefed the Pope on Qatar’s role...

QA to attend Dubai Airshow 24 Oct 2013 - 03:00 am

DOHA: Qatar Airways yesterday announced plans for taking part in the Dubai Airshow 2013 at the Dubai World Central from November 17 to...

QFI to host pre-WISE meetings on innovation, cultural collaboration 24 Oct 2013 - 03:00 am

Doha: In the lead-up to the 2013 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), Qatar Foundation International (QFI) and its partners will host two...

HMC rejects vaccine rumours 24 Oct 2013 - 03:00 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has scotched rumours circulating on social networking sites that vaccines administered to children here contain hazardous mercury. Rumours...

Camping products, services on show 24 Oct 2013 - 03:00 am

BY RAYNALD C RIVERA DOHA: Some of the latest camping products and services are showcased at the first Qatar Camping Expo which opened...

Qatar music experts attend World Music Expo in Wales 24 Oct 2013 - 03:00 am

DOHA: Leading Qatari music professionals are participating in the World Music Expo (Womex 13) in Cardiff, Wales. The five-day expo, which opened yesterday,...

US blockade on Cuba violates UN Charter 24 Oct 2013 - 02:58 am

DOHA: The ambassador of Cuba has highlighted the sufferings of his compatriots back home “due to the economic blockade imposed by Washington 53...

First Arab Mobile App Challenge launched 24 Oct 2013 - 02:57 am

DOHA: Silatech and the Applied Innovation Institute in partnership with Ooredoo have launched the First Arab Mobile App Challenge. Teams of up to...