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HMC to unveil new nuclear medicine technology 29 Mar 2015 - 05:20 am

By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: People with oncology and cardiology problems would soon experience the most novel technology in nuclear medicine at Hamad Medical...

Police College in deal with British Council 29 Mar 2015 - 05:19 am

Doha: The Police College has signed a cooperation agreement with British Council to train students in English language. The deal was signed at...

QRC to distribute WFP aid to Malian refugees in Niger 29 Mar 2015 - 05:17 am

A QRC doctor administers an injection to a malnourished Malian boy at a refugee camp in Niger. Doha: Under a memorandum of understanding...

Ashghal to close East Industrial Road to build pedestrian bridge 29 Mar 2015 - 05:15 am

DOHA: The Public Works Authority — Ashghal — has announced a temporary closure of all lanes in both directions of East Industrial Road...

Earth Hour marked 29 Mar 2015 - 05:14 am

The Peninsula and its sister newspaper Al Sharq marked Earth Hour yesterday by switching off external lights on their premises on D-Ring Road...

Aspire Torch Staircase Run and Towerrunning Championships end 29 Mar 2015 - 05:13 am

Doha: Aspire Zone hosted the annual Aspire Torch Staircase Run and the inaugural Towerrunning World Championships at Torch Hotel. The race is one-of-its-kind...

31 ministry inspectors complete QU training 29 Mar 2015 - 05:12 am

Minister of Environment H E Ahmed Amer Mohamed Al Humaidi and QU President Prof Sheikha Abdulla Al Misnad with one of the graduates...

Food-sharing app wins contest 29 Mar 2015 - 05:11 am

DOHA: A mobile application to help prevent food waste has won the national business competition ‘Quick Startup 2015’ hosted by Carnegie Mellon University...

WALL STREET USA GOVERNMENT BIG MONEY CO PILOT GERMANWINGS PLANE CRASH 29 Mar 2015 - 05:10 am

Group: PETT Credit: JOEL PETT Source: Lexington Herald-Leader Keywords: COLOR WALL STREET USA GOVERNMENT BIG MONEY CO PILOT GERMANWINGS PLANE CRASH 032715 Provider:...

Saudi Arabia’s leadership role 29 Mar 2015 - 05:03 am

By Jaber Al Harami Operation Storm Resolve has renewed the historical status of sisterly Saudi Arabia at the Arab, Islamic and international levels....

Israelis don’t vote for sake of Arabs 29 Mar 2015 - 05:01 am

Dr Azmi Bishara It has been proven, once again, that the Israeli right commands a political (and even social) majority. This is an...

Houthis responsible for conflict: Emir 29 Mar 2015 - 04:52 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with other leaders at the Arab League summit in Sharm El Sheikh yesterday. DOHA:...

Qatar observes Earth Hour 29 Mar 2015 - 04:48 am

The Kahramaa headquarters in West Bay observing Earth Hour from 8.30pm to 9.30pm yesterday. Several companies, ministries and government departments, the Ministry of...

Qatar’s trade surplus falls 47.5pc in Feb 29 Mar 2015 - 04:47 am

DOHA: Qatar’s trade surplus in February 2015 declined to QR18.2bn (about $5bn), witnessing a sharp decline of QR16.5bn ($4.53bn), or 47.5 percent, compared...

Iran FM upbeat as nuclear deal deadline looms 29 Mar 2015 - 04:46 am

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (C) speaks to the press after meeting with the German and French foreign ministers in separate meetings...

Al Nusra Front, allies seize Idlib city 29 Mar 2015 - 04:40 am

A rebel fighter distributes chocolate to people fleeing Idlib city in fear of air strikes by the forces of Syrian President Bashar Al...

Qatar National Library opens branch at HBKU Student Centre 29 Mar 2015 - 04:36 am

DOHA: Qatar National Library (QNL), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has launched its new branch at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Student...

Forum launches Arab Society of Nuclear Medicine 29 Mar 2015 - 04:35 am

DOHA: The sixth Gulf Nuclear Medicine Conference formally launched Arab Society of Nuclear Medicine yesterday. It aims to have members from all Arab...