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Israel rejects plea to free hunger-striker: Palestinians 14 Apr 2013 - 06:06 am

RAMALLAH: Israel has rejected appeals to release to the West Bank a Palestinian prisoner on a life-threatening long-term hunger strike, Palestinian Prisoner Affairs...

Libya deposits $2bn in Egypt central bank 14 Apr 2013 - 06:06 am

TRIPOLI: Libya has deposited $2bn in Egypt’s central bank deducted from investments Tripoli has inside its neighbour, the central bank governor said yesterday....

Libya navy rescues 89 migrants from drifting boat 14 Apr 2013 - 06:05 am

TRIPOLI: Libya’s coastguard has rescued 89 sub-Saharan African migrants who had been drifting in a boat for five days and had to dump...

Ukraine seeks LNG from Qatar 14 Apr 2013 - 04:50 am

Ukraine Ambassador Yevhen Mykytenko. By Isabel Ovalle DOHA: Ukraine recently opened an Embassy in Qatar to coincide with the 20th anniversary of relations...

Ooredoo takes new path to wireless networks 14 Apr 2013 - 04:49 am

Ooredoo officials explain the workings of a model of the world’s first factory-assembled tower tops. Doha: In an alliance that could have major...

Experts to speak at Qafac workshop 14 Apr 2013 - 04:49 am

DOHA: Qatar Fuel Additives Company (Qafac), the leading producer and exporter of Methanol and MTBE in Qatar, has spearheaded the creation of a...

Qatar’s green initiatives go on show 14 Apr 2013 - 04:47 am

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

Chicago marks fifth North American gateway for Qatar Airways 14 Apr 2013 - 04:45 am

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker with Senior Vice President - Commercial Bart Vos and Country Manager - USA Lisa Markovic at the...

Apple app to make life easy for Ooredoo customers 14 Apr 2013 - 04:45 am

Doha: Ooredoo has launched a free app for Apple mobile devices that enables customers to easily manage their subscriptions and accounts at their...

Not many Filipinos keen to vote 14 Apr 2013 - 04:44 am

Third Secretary and Vice Consul Melvin C Almonguera (left) and Culture Attache Richard Billedo (right) at the Philippine Embassy in Doha yesterday. Salim...

Ezdan opens unique customer service centre 14 Apr 2013 - 04:43 am

Ezdan Holding Group top officials with the guests at the opening ceremony of the customer care centre yesterday. DOHA: Ezdan Holding Group, Qatar’s...

Authorities urged to name restaurants flouting laws 14 Apr 2013 - 04:43 am

Doha: A majority of respondents to an online survey are calling on the authorities to reveal the names of the restaurants and shops...

Shafallah stars to open Ezdan Mall 14 Apr 2013 - 04:43 am

Doha: Preparations are being made for the launch of the initial phase of Ezdan Mall scheduled for tomorrow. Malik Awan, General Manager of...

India’s Mather Builders showcases new projects 14 Apr 2013 - 04:43 am

DOHA: Kerala-based real estate group is in Doha to promote two residential villa projects at the bustling Cochin suburb of Aluva and a...

Andalus win Workers Football Cup 14 Apr 2013 - 04:41 am

Al Andalus football team with Legacy Ambassador of QSL Saud Al Attiyah and other officials at Al Arabi Stadium yesterday. Kammutty VP...

ROTA announces deal with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 14 Apr 2013 - 04:41 am

DOHA: Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have announced a three-year collaboration deal to increase public access to...

Curtain falls on African fest at Katara 14 Apr 2013 - 04:38 am

ABOVE: An African dance item and (BELOW) large crowds at the Katara African Festival. DOHA: The Katara African Festival would continue in the...