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Exchange Rates in Qatar 22 Jul 2013 - 10:03 am

Exchange Rates in Qatar DOHA: Exchange Rates for foreign currencies as issued on Monday by Qatar National Bank (QNB) are as following: Currency...

Tokyo stocks close up 0.47pc after Japan election 22 Jul 2013 - 09:24 am

TOKYO: Tokyo shares rose 0.47 percent on Monday as investors welcomed an election victory for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling party. The...

Dubai lender ENBD beats forecasts as Q2 profits surge 50pc 22 Jul 2013 - 09:10 am

DUBAI: Emirates NBD (ENBD) said its second-quarter net profit rose 50 percent, beating analysts' forecasts, as Dubai's largest lender benefited from an economic...

China urges GSK to 'cooperate' with bribery probe 22 Jul 2013 - 08:58 am

SHANGHAI: Chinese police urged British drugs firm GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to "fully cooperate" with a bribery investigation in a meeting with a visiting executive,...

Six killed in militant attacks in Egypt's Sinai 22 Jul 2013 - 08:31 am

CAIRO: Six Egyptians were killed and 11 others wounded in several attacks by militants in the Sinai peninsula near Egypt's borders with Israel...

Apple software developers site hacked 22 Jul 2013 - 08:31 am

NEW YORK CITY: Computer and software giant Apple said Sunday that it took its software developers website offline after it was hacked, warning...

Koreas hold fifth round of Kaesong industrial zone talks 22 Jul 2013 - 08:27 am

Head of the South Korean working-level delegation Kim Ki-woong (L) shakes hands with his North Korean counterpart Park Chol-su during their talks at...

At least 47 dead in twin China quakes 22 Jul 2013 - 08:25 am

BEIJING: At least 47 people were killed and almost 300 injured when two shallow earthquakes struck northwest China early Monday, an official told...

Reading the Holy Quran 22 Jul 2013 - 03:16 am

People read the Holy Quran after Asr prayers in a mosque in Doha yesterday. It is common for Muslims to read the entire...

AZF lines up Garangao activities at Aspire Park 22 Jul 2013 - 03:16 am

Doha: Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) has organised a set of activities in celebration of the traditional Garangao night that will be marked tomorrow....

Hay Group opens new office 22 Jul 2013 - 03:16 am

Doha: Global management consultancy firm Hay Group yesterday announced the establishment of its new office in Doha. The office at the Qatar Financial...

QF launches photo contest on Instagram 22 Jul 2013 - 03:16 am

DOHA: Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development launched a two-week Instagram photo competition yesterday to mark the holy month of Ramadan. ...

Obesity main reason for diabetes among Qataris 22 Jul 2013 - 03:13 am

Dr Mohsen Eledrisi (second left) with other officials at a meeting. DOHA: Obesity is the greatest factor in the increasing incidence of type...

Kulluna booklet on healthy fasting 22 Jul 2013 - 03:13 am

DOHA: Over 8,000 people were hospitalised with health problems such as overeating and indigestion during Ramadan last year, according to a senior official. ...

S Korean cultural centre launched 22 Jul 2013 - 03:13 am

Doha: Sarang Plus, a South Korean cultural centre, has been launched in Doha. It will become fully functional in September, offering Korean language,...

Ooredoo’s Mozaic TV promotion offers variety entertainment 22 Jul 2013 - 03:13 am

Doha: Ooredoo has launched a new Mozaic TV promotion for the whole family to enjoy in Ramadan with the stars of Arab, Bollywood...

46 teams for Red Bull Flugtag Qatar 22 Jul 2013 - 03:11 am

The first Red Bull Flugtag Qatar pre-flight briefing held at the Renaissance Hotel. Qassim Rahmatullah DOHA: Forty-six teams out of 135 applicants were...

Rota hosts iftar for elderly 22 Jul 2013 - 03:10 am

Rota Board Member Dr Sheikha Aisha bint Faleh bin Nasser Al Thani and Rota Executive Director Essa Al Mannai at the community iftar...