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Saudi investments in energy and water to hit SR 502bn 09 Apr 2013 - 10:37 am

JEDDAH: Energy consumption in the Kingdom is witnessing an unprecedented growth, prompting a wave of investments expected to reach SR 502.5 billion for...

China bird flu 'devastates' poultry business 09 Apr 2013 - 10:12 am

SHANGHAI: China's deadly bird flu outbreak has dealt a "devastating" blow to the nation's poultry sector, an industry group said Tuesday, with sales...

Bahrain assailants hurl petrol bombs at foreign ministry 09 Apr 2013 - 10:11 am

DUBAI: Unknown assailants have hurled petrol bombs at Bahrain's foreign ministry in the first attack on a government building in more than two...

Iraqi al Qaeda wing says Nusra Front is its Syria branch 09 Apr 2013 - 10:00 am

DUBAI: The Iraqi wing of al Qaeda announced that a rebel group at the forefront of the rebellion in Syria was its branch...

Iran opens new uranium production facility 09 Apr 2013 - 09:51 am

TEHRAN: Iran, under global sanctions for its nuclear enrichment programme, on Tuesday launched a new uranium production facility and began operations in two...

Exchange Rates in Qatar 09 Apr 2013 - 09:01 am

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

Iraq marks a decade since the fall of Baghdad 09 Apr 2013 - 08:28 am

BAGHDAD: Iraq on Tuesday marks a decade since US-led forces took control of Baghdad, sealing the ouster of Saddam Hussein's brutal regime, but...

Chinese fishing boat runs aground in Philippines 09 Apr 2013 - 07:41 am

MANILA: A Chinese fishing boat has run aground on a World Heritage-listed coral reef in the Philippines, roughly 1,600 kilometres (1,000 miles) from...

Lifestyle diseases high among workers 09 Apr 2013 - 04:58 am

FROM LEFT: Dr K P Najeeb, President, Indian Doctors Club and Indian Medical Association (IMA), Abdul Rahman Ahmed, President, Indian Islamic Association Qatar...

Emir meets Ecuador minister 09 Apr 2013 - 04:58 am

The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani with the Ecuador’s Minister of Tourism Freddy Ehlers at the Emiri Diwan yesterday.

Heir Apparent with Sudanese leader 09 Apr 2013 - 04:57 am

The Heir Apparent H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with First Vice President of Sudan Ali Osman Mohamed Taha at the...

Heir Apparent receives phone call from Saudi Crown Prince 09 Apr 2013 - 04:56 am

Doha: The Heir Apparent H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday received a phone call from Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Deputy...

HMC begins recruitment after Qatar Career Fair 09 Apr 2013 - 04:56 am

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has started its drive to recruit 1,000 Qataris following a successful Qatar Career Fair (QCF) 2013. Hundreds of...

New Sri Lankan School principal dies in Colombo 09 Apr 2013 - 04:55 am

DOHA: The newly-appointed principal of the Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha, Dr Wilfred J Perera, (pictured) who was supposed to travel to Doha...

Over 500 apply for Qatar Airways jobs 09 Apr 2013 - 04:54 am

Job-seekers at the Qatar Airways booth at the recently concluded Career Fair. DOHA: Qatar Airways has received more than 500 applications form job-seekers...

Myanmar Red Cross officials hail disaster management camp 09 Apr 2013 - 04:53 am

Participants receive training at the disaster management camp, organised by Qatar Red Crescent, in Al Khor. DOHA: The Deputy Secretary General of the...

QF hosts Ecuador minister 09 Apr 2013 - 04:53 am

Doha: Qatar Foundation (QF) recently hosted Freddy Ehlers, Ecuador’s Minister of Tourism. He and his delegation were introduced to many educational initiatives, community...

Culture Minister receives invitation 09 Apr 2013 - 04:52 am

Doha: The Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage H E Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari received an invitation from his Afghani counterpart,...