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Singapore wants to boost population to 6.9 mln by 2030 29 Jan 2013 - 08:31 am

SINGAPORE: Asian financial centre Singapore, which is already more densely populated than rival Hong Kong, wants to raise its population by as much...

Samsung acquires US medical imaging company 29 Jan 2013 - 07:48 am

SEOUL: South Korea's Samsung Electronics said Tuesday it had bought US medical imaging firm NeuroLogica, as it seeks to explore new growth sources...

12 bodies pulled from Mexico well after band kidnapped 29 Jan 2013 - 07:48 am

MONTERREY, Mexico: The fate of a Colombian-style music band missing in Mexico grew clearer and grimmer Monday after authorities pulled four of their...

eL Seed gives tunnel a patriotic touch 29 Jan 2013 - 03:41 am

QMA Chairperson H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani with graffiti artist eL Seed (extreme right), and his volunteers for the...

Salwa underpass ready for partial opening: Official 29 Jan 2013 - 03:40 am

Eng Nasser Ali Al Mawlawi DOHA: The Salwa underpass under the Salwa Road project is set for partial opening this weekend while the...

Healthy eating tips for students 29 Jan 2013 - 03:40 am

DOHA: Students of all primary independent schools will be getting tips on healthy eating and physical exercise as part of an awareness campaign...

DFI extends screening of film 29 Jan 2013 - 03:39 am

DOHA: Doha Film Institute (DFI) has extended the screening of Beasts of the Southern Wild, part of the Katara DFI Cinema programme, to...

Qatar, Macedonia ink MoU on tourism 29 Jan 2013 - 03:38 am

The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and President of the Republic of Macedonia Dr Gjorge Ivanov attend the signing...

SEC issues licences to 100 teachers 29 Jan 2013 - 03:38 am

DOHA: The Supreme Education Council (SEC) has issued professional licences to the first batch of 100 teachers and administrators at Independent schools. The...

QSTP to host technical tours for power expo delegates 29 Jan 2013 - 03:37 am

DOHA: As the official technology partner of POWER-GEN Middle East 2013 Exhibition, Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) will be hosting a series...

Prime Minister with Omani counterpart 29 Jan 2013 - 03:36 am

The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani with Omani Minister in Charge of Foreign...

Deputy PM meets Kosovan minister 29 Jan 2013 - 03:35 am

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

Over 20 organisations sign up for Sports Day 29 Jan 2013 - 03:05 am

DOHA: More than 20 public and private organisations have already registered for upcoming National Sports Day celebrations across the country. With the event...

Al Jazeera gains access to Mali refugee camp 29 Jan 2013 - 03:04 am

Refugees in the Mberra camp in Mauritania. Doha: Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Adow has gained exclusive access to the Mberra refugee camp, the largest...

Motor shows bring new ideas, says PM 29 Jan 2013 - 03:02 am

The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani tours the Qatar Motor Show 2013 after...

Qatari conquers South America’s Mt Aconcagua 29 Jan 2013 - 03:01 am

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Thani at the summit of Mount Aconcagua in South America. DOHA: Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Thani has...

QIB unveils new-look mobile banking application 29 Jan 2013 - 03:00 am

Doha: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) — the leading Islamic bank in Qatar — has unveiled its new-look mobile banking application which enables customers...

EGYPT ARAB SPRING LIBERTY TORCH BOTTLE 29 Jan 2013 - 02:55 am

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