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QFI to launch global social video campaign 28 Nov 2012 - 05:18 am

DOHA: The Qatar Foundation International (QFI) and cloud-based social video editing platform, WeVideo, are launching a global social campaign as part of COP18/CMP8’s...

HMC initiative to address pain in children 28 Nov 2012 - 05:18 am

DOHA: The Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is developing a pain management team that will specialise in addressing acute and chronic pain in children...

Mesaimeer burial ground to get QR100m facelift 28 Nov 2012 - 05:17 am

DOHA: With a significant rise in the number of deaths in the country, the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning is working on...

Activists seek carbon cut pledges from host nation 28 Nov 2012 - 05:16 am

DOHA: Climate Change activists attending the COP18 Conference are expecting Qatar, the host country, to officially announce its carbon cut plans during the...

Meet calls for ensuring food security 28 Nov 2012 - 05:15 am

From left: Sven Harmeling, Team Leader, International Climate Policy at Germanwatch, Christoph Bals, Policy Director at Germanwatch, and Dr Saleeul Haq, Director of...

Renewable Energy Readiness meeting today at GCC Pavilion 28 Nov 2012 - 05:15 am

DOHA: The EU-GCC Clean Energy Network, an inter-regional consortium promoting strategic cooperation between the EU and the GCC will host a high-level meeting...

Shipping industry ready to support Climate Fund 28 Nov 2012 - 05:14 am

Simon Bennet, Director of International Chamber of Shipping By Satish Kanady DOHA: The international shipping industry is ready to contribute to the Global...

QNCC goes green for COP18 28 Nov 2012 - 05:13 am

The recycling bins used during COP18/CMP8 at Qatar National Convention Centre. Shaival Dalal By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: Recycling and environment friendly efforts at...

Japan seeks new framework to address concerns 28 Nov 2012 - 05:11 am

From left: Hiroshi Minami, Ambassador for Civil Society, Deputy Director General for Global Issues, Nobutoshi Miyoshi, Deputy Director General for Environmental Affairs, Masahiko...

Damages due to climate change rising in Africa 28 Nov 2012 - 05:11 am

DOHA: African states seek compensation by developed countries for the impacts and costs of climate change, which they added, have been grossly underestimated. ...

Experts discuss impact of gender issues on climate 28 Nov 2012 - 05:11 am

DOHA: The gender issue and its impact on climate change were addressed yesterday during a panel presided over by HE Sheikha Al Mayassa...

Over 30 groups involved in smooth operation of COP18 28 Nov 2012 - 05:10 am

Fahad bin Mohammed Al Attiyah at a press conference at the QNCC yesterday. Salim Matramkot DOHA: Qatar’s decision to host COP18/CMP8 is yet...

DFI films to raise awareness 28 Nov 2012 - 05:08 am

DOHA: Doha Film Institute (DFI) together with the 18th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP18) brings...

QP presents Sustainability Report 28 Nov 2012 - 05:07 am

Doha: To celebrate the opening ceremony of the Qatar Sustainability Expo 2012, the Minister of Energy and Industry and Chairman & Managing Director...

Qatargas shows off $1bn project 28 Nov 2012 - 05:07 am

Doha: Qatargas is showcasing its environmental initiatives at the Qatar Sustainability Expo which is running in conjunction with COP18, the UN Climate Change...

Lusail vitalises workplace health and safety movement 28 Nov 2012 - 05:05 am

DOHA: Lusail City Real Estate Development Company (LREDC) recently organised an “HSE Day” bringing together some of the leading experts and advocates in...

Dreamliner’s London service from Dec 13 28 Nov 2012 - 05:05 am

Doha: Qatar Airways yesterday announced December 13 as the launch date of its first long-haul Boeing 787 commercial service from Doha to London...

QNB organises graduation event for Qatari trainees 28 Nov 2012 - 05:03 am

First group of young Qatari graduates with QNB officials. Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB )continues to support trainees who have been nominated by...