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Qatar Charity aid benefits 56,000 in Yemen 31 Mar 2015 - 05:29 am

Qatar Charity aid being handed over to a woman in Yemen. DOHA: Qatar Charity (QC) has sent in-kind assistance to orphans, widows and...

Experts discuss ways to preserve dignity during conflict 31 Mar 2015 - 05:28 am

DOHA: Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) recently co-organised an international conference — ‘Preservation of Human Dignity at Times of Armed Conflicts’ in Dakar, Senegal....

Qatar Foundation’s teaching forum on May 9 31 Mar 2015 - 05:23 am

Qatar Foundation’s annual Teaching and Learning Forum is set to be a big draw. DOHA: Qatar Foundation (QF)’s Education Development Institute is set...

Community policing, the Sudan experience 31 Mar 2015 - 05:22 am

Officers from Civil Defence, Drugs Enforcement Administration, Al Fazaa and Traffic Department participating in a workshop on community policing held at the Civil...

QU students learn analytical skills 31 Mar 2015 - 05:21 am

Qatar University students at the workshop. Doha: Qatar University (QU) students at the College of Business & Economics (CBE) participated in a 4-hour...

Deputy PM meets Sudan leader 31 Mar 2015 - 05:20 am

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

Mini-census set to begin tomorrow 31 Mar 2015 - 05:20 am

BY SACHIN KUMAR DOHA: The Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning will begin...

Qatar striving for regional peace: Deputy Speaker 31 Mar 2015 - 05:19 am

Hanoi: Deputy Speaker of the Advisory Council Issa bin Rabia Al Kuwari said yesterday that Qatar was working hard on establishing peace and...

Emir to attend QU graduation on May 20 31 Mar 2015 - 05:19 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will honour the men’s graduation ceremony of Qatar University’s Class of 2015 on...

Al Wakra Hospital opens neurology, evening clinics 31 Mar 2015 - 05:19 am

DOHA: Several new clinics with different specialisations have started to function at the Al Wakra Hospital (AWH) — a member of Hamad Medical...

37 research grants for undergraduates 31 Mar 2015 - 05:18 am

DOHA: Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), a member of Qatar Foundation, has awarded 37 grants in the 17th cycle of its Undergraduate Research...

350 trainees to learn disaster management at QRC camp 31 Mar 2015 - 05:18 am

Doha: The 10-day Sixth Disaster Management Camp by Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) will begin today at the Marine Scout Camp, Al-Khor, under the...

Conference seeks more social inclusion for disabled 31 Mar 2015 - 05:18 am

DOHA: Participants at the Definitely Able conference that concluded recently expressed hope for a more inclusive society and greater opportunities for the disabled....

Malabar Gold & Diamonds lures customers with 25kg gold 31 Mar 2015 - 05:17 am

Doha: Leading jewellery retailer Malabar Gold & Diamonds announced details of its much-awaited campaign — ‘The Great Gold Rush’ to celebrate the festive...

Young leaders from 23 nations call for peace 31 Mar 2015 - 05:17 am

DOHA: Young leaders from across the Middle East and Asia vowed to make a difference in their communities by urging for peace amid...

Engineers to face action over absence 31 Mar 2015 - 05:17 am

DOHA: Qatar is mulling action against engineers employed by foreign consultancies operating in its territory who are not permanently based here and come...

Firm shut for selling fake pens 31 Mar 2015 - 05:17 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has clamped down on a company based in Al Wakra and shut it down for a...

Falling oil prices won’t hit rail projects: Qatar 31 Mar 2015 - 05:16 am

DOHA: Qatar said yesterday falling oil prices wouldn’t affect its ambitious rail projects and the country will be fully ready to join a...