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Energy minister at QP stand 18 Apr 2013 - 04:41 am

The Minister of Energy and Industry and Chairman and Managing Director of Qatar Petroleum H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada inspects...

Cabinet reviews draft laws on disabled 18 Apr 2013 - 04:40 am

Doha: The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ahmad bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud yesterday presided over the...

Jazeera film fest zooms on China 18 Apr 2013 - 04:39 am

The Director of Al Jazeera International Documentary Film Festival Abbas Arnoaut (right) and the Senior Specialist with Al Jazeera International Documentary Film Festival...

After the rains 18 Apr 2013 - 04:38 am

The West Bay skyline is reflected in a pool of water after showers hit the country yesterday. Many parts of the country received...

Sidra appoints top radiologist 18 Apr 2013 - 04:36 am

DOHA: Top radiology specialist, Dr Deepak Kaura (pictured), has joined Sidra Medical and Research Center in the role of Clinical Chief of Radiology. ...

Fun with paint tomorrow 18 Apr 2013 - 04:34 am

Formula 1 drivers Pastor Maldonado, Valtteri Bottas and Susie Wolff who will be available for photographs and autographs on Monday. DOHA: Visitors to...

Emir, Deputy Emir and PM send condolences to Algerian President 18 Apr 2013 - 04:34 am

Doha: The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Deputy Emir and Heir Apparent H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad...

Katara sets stage to showcase Gulf talents 18 Apr 2013 - 04:34 am

DOHA: Katara Art Center (KAC) has launched the Community Supported Art Programme (CSA), the first-of-its-kind initiative in the region which provides platform for...

QNRF grants to boost research by ‘junior scientists’ 18 Apr 2013 - 04:33 am

DOHA: Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) yesterday announced the results of the fourth cycle of its increasingly competitive Junior Scientists Research Experience Programme...

Filipino globe runner makes Doha stop 18 Apr 2013 - 04:31 am

Filipino ultramarathon runner Cesar Guarin (third left), Charge d’Affaires Melvin C Almonguera (second left), Third Secretary and Vice Consul Kristine F Bautista (third...

PHCC marks World Haemophilia Day 18 Apr 2013 - 04:30 am

A lecture in progress at Al Kaaban centre of the Primary Health Care Corporation, marking World Haemophilia Day yesterday. DOHA: Al Kaaban, one...

Culture Ministry to celebrate World Heritage Day today 18 Apr 2013 - 04:29 am

Doha: The Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage will celebrate World Heritage Day today. Celebrations for three days at the heritage village in...

Qatar has rich green building history: Expert 18 Apr 2013 - 04:29 am

DOHA: A prominent Qatari architect has called on local developers to incorporate Qatar’s traditional green building concepts in the planning and design of...

Qatar can handle any kind of emergency, says police chief 18 Apr 2013 - 04:29 am

Doha: The Permanent Emergency Committee has stressed its full readiness to effectively deal with emergencies at any time and place. In an interview...

Shisha smoking a risky affair: WCMC-Q expert 18 Apr 2013 - 04:27 am

Doha: Shisha smokers are at a higher risk of developing cancer, respiratory illnesses and periodontal diseases compared to non-smokers, says an expert. Weill...

Budding journalists honoured 18 Apr 2013 - 04:25 am

The Minister of Education and Higher Education and Secretary General of the Supreme Education Council HE Saad bin Ibrahim Al Mahmoud (right), hands...

Lingerie shops may have to pull out ‘dirty ads’ 18 Apr 2013 - 04:24 am

DOHA: Inundated with complaints from people, the Central Municipal Council (CMC) has taken objections to what it says are dirty advertisements in lingerie...

Filipinos ready to show off basketball skills 18 Apr 2013 - 04:23 am

Charge d’Affaires Melvin C Almonguera (seated third right) and PIBAQ President Pat Carido (seated third left) along with other officials at the press...