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Sharp shares soar on asset sales report 21 May 2013 - 08:06 am

TOKYO: Shares in Japan's troubled electronics maker Sharp surged 13.22 percent Tuesday morning on a reported plan for a hefty asset sale, the...

Tunisia on right path despite challenges: PM 21 May 2013 - 03:27 am

The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani receiving Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh. RIGHT: The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister...

Instability hinders Arab Spring economies 21 May 2013 - 03:26 am

DOHA: Political instability, lack of clear vision and a delay in implementing reforms are hindering development of the Arab Spring economies, a session...

Vegetable imports rose 45 percent in April: CPD report 21 May 2013 - 03:26 am

DOHA: Vegetable imports at the Central Market soared an incredible 45 percent last month over March, with India continuing to be the top...

Qatar participates in IMEX 21 May 2013 - 03:25 am

DOHA: Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) is participating in the eleventh edition of IMEX, the world’s leading gathering of experts in incentive travel, exhibitions...

Kahramaa hosts two-day power conference from today 21 May 2013 - 03:24 am

DOHA: The 23rd meeting of the Operations Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) kicks off today. The two- day high...

ictQATAR marks Information Society Day 21 May 2013 - 03:23 am

ictQATAR and QMIC jointly holding interactive workshop for their employees on communication technology and road safety. DOHA: The Supreme Council of Information and...

Doha goes up in convention centre ranking 21 May 2013 - 03:23 am

DOHA: Doha strengthens its ranking among world’s most popular convention destinations, moving up by 49 positions. The city now shares 111th position with...

PHCC campaign on hand hygiene in full swing 21 May 2013 - 03:17 am

Doctors giving tips to the participants at Al Gharrafa Health Centre. DOHA: Al Gharrafa Health Centre joined Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) Hand...

Partial closure of Wholesale Market Street announced 21 May 2013 - 03:16 am

Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal), has announced that a section of the Wholesale Market Street heading south and leading to Haloul Street...

Vodafone Qatar customer base at 1,084,000 21 May 2013 - 03:15 am

Doha: Vodafone Qatar QSC continues to expand its mobile base in Qatar, growing its customer numbers by 30 percent over the year to...

HEC Paris to set up pavilion at Roland Garros 2013 21 May 2013 - 03:15 am

DOHA: HEC Paris, through their partnership with the Roland Garros 2013 tennis tournament, will showcase its strong presence in the Middle East with...

Prime Minister holds meeting 21 May 2013 - 03:04 am

The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani with Senegalese President Macky Sall (left) and...

Heir Apparent with Tunisian PM 21 May 2013 - 03:04 am

The Heir Apparent H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receiving the Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Laarayedh at Emiri Diwan, yesterday. The...

A model law for domestic workers 21 May 2013 - 03:03 am

By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: Some students and professors of law at Qatar University (QU) have prepared a model law which, if implemented, will...

Serbian minister holds talks 21 May 2013 - 03:02 am

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud with Deputy Prime Minister and...

Qatar University focuses on quality researches 21 May 2013 - 03:01 am

Dr Hassan R Al Derham (right), Vice President for Research, Qatar University (QU); and Dr Eiman Mustafawi (second left), Dean, College of Arts...

QNRS Forum identifies nation’s six development priorities 21 May 2013 - 03:00 am

DOHA: Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development hosted the annual Qatar National Research Strategy Forum 2013 last week, in collaboration with...