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Sidra holds cancer awareness session 05 Feb 2013 - 03:56 am

Sidra staff and guests attending a session on cancer and cancer prevention. DOHA: In support of World Cancer Day, Sidra Medical and Research...

QU students win programmers award in Oman 05 Feb 2013 - 03:55 am

Students from Qatar University’s Department of Computer Science & Engineering with their medals. Doha: Students from QU Department of Computer Science & Engineering...

Katara events to mark relations with China 05 Feb 2013 - 03:54 am

Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti with the Chinese officials. DOHA: Cultural events and exhibitions showcasing the rich culture of...

Unwanted workforce in domestic sector will be repatriated: Official 05 Feb 2013 - 03:53 am

DOHA: Qatar is working to get rid of “unwanted” workforce to dilute as much as possible the negative impact of increasing influx of...

Qtel QR1 promotion back for sending money to Asia 05 Feb 2013 - 03:53 am

Doha: Qtel has brought back its QR1 remittance promotion to selected countries following the success of the Mobile Money and MoneyGram promotion in...

CAS staff attend lecture on top German varsity 05 Feb 2013 - 03:53 am

Doha: Faculty and staff from Qatar University‘s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) had the opportunity of attend a lecture by Dr Carola...

Power, water use grew 10pc in 2012 05 Feb 2013 - 03:51 am

From left: Debbie Stanford-Kristiansen, International Events Director at PennWell Middle East, Remy Rowhani, Director General of Qatar Chamber, Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari,...

‘Step into health’ draws huge response from nationals 05 Feb 2013 - 03:49 am

‘Step into health’ coordinator, Dr Ez Aldeen Ibrahim, speaking to participants at Aspetar. DOHA: Aspire Zone Foundation’s (AZF) new community-centred fitness programme ‘step...

Half of PC users operate pirated software: Study 05 Feb 2013 - 03:49 am

By Azmat Haroon Doha: Fifty percent of the users of personal computers in Qatar use unlicensed software, suggests a study. The commercial value...

Weill Cornell holds talks on improved teaching 05 Feb 2013 - 03:49 am

Doha: The benefits that improved teaching can bring to healthcare were discussed at this year’s Educators Across the Health Care Spectrum event held...

QA to sponsor Spain-Uruguay clash 05 Feb 2013 - 03:48 am

DOHA: Qatar Airways is the Official Sponsor of the highly anticipated football match between Spain and Uruguay that will bring together the world...

QDB, HMC tie up to celebrate NSD 05 Feb 2013 - 03:47 am

DOHA: Qatar Development Bank (QDB), will team up with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), to celebrate the country’s National Sport Day by launching its...

CAMERON BRITAIN EUROPEAN UNION LANDMARK 05 Feb 2013 - 03:46 am

Group: ViewsEurope Credit: PARESH Source: The Khaleej Times - Dubai, UAE Keywords: COLOR CAMERON BRITAIN EUROPEAN UNION LANDMARK MAP 013113 Provider: CartoonArts International...

Thanks to glitch, thousands get free Mowasalat bus rides 05 Feb 2013 - 03:34 am

BY RAYNALD C RIVERA DOHA: A glitch in Mowasalat Public Service Vehicle (PSV) card system came as a blessing in disguise for thousands...

PM opens World Conference on Geographic Information 05 Feb 2013 - 03:20 am

The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani is briefed by an official at the...

New food law in the offing 05 Feb 2013 - 03:20 am

DOHA: With a high prevalence of obesity, diabetes and other lifestyle diseases, Qatar is working on a “food law” that may impose restrictions...

Unofficial remittances on the rise 05 Feb 2013 - 03:18 am

DOHA: Runaway and low-income workers who do not have identity (ID) cards because their residency permits are not renewed, and expatriates from countries...

British ex-minister faces jail after changing plea 04 Feb 2013 - 02:40 pm

LONDON: Former British minister Chris Huhne faces jail after he pleaded guilty on Monday to perverting the course of justice over claims his...