Qatar

Thunderstorm west of Messaid still active: MET 12 Sep 2015 - 04:48 pm

Natural colour satellite image showing the convective cloud formations over Qatar, Saudi, Oman, UAE and Yemen. (pic: Qatar Meteorology Department) DOHA: Qatar Meteorology...

Now request online for rain water removal 12 Sep 2015 - 04:47 pm

(Pic: Baladiya) DOHA: Now you can make an online request to remove rain water from your street. Ministry of Municipality & Urban Planning...

Govt working with fishermen to develop sustainable fisheries sector 12 Sep 2015 - 02:59 pm

DOHA: Government is committed to working with fishermen to develop a sustainable strategy for the fisheries sector for over the next five years...

US journal publishes WISH study on cancer 12 Sep 2015 - 02:23 am

DOHA: Experts from the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), a global initiative of Qatar Foundation has conducted a pioneering study on challenges...

Saeed Saleh set to become role model for deaf students 12 Sep 2015 - 02:22 am

DOHA: A Qatari is setting an example for fellow young Qataris to pursue their dreams despite the odds. Saeed Saleh Al Marri, 25...

Doha to host technical meeting on match-fixing 12 Sep 2015 - 02:20 am

DOHA: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unescoo) and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) will host the first technical...

Rains bring relief from heat 12 Sep 2015 - 02:01 am

DOHA: Surprise showers yesterday brought respite to people in Qatar who have for long been braving high heat and humidity. There were intermittent...

Majority of new students at QU’s Fall classes are Qataris 12 Sep 2015 - 01:59 am

DOHA: A majority of new students admitted to Qatar University’s new semester (Fall 2015) that begins tomorrow, are Qataris. More than 2,250 of...

Rain in Doha 11 Sep 2015 - 02:26 pm

Malaysian team reviews MMUP applications 11 Sep 2015 - 02:19 am

Khalaf Ajlan Al Enzi presenting a memento to a Malaysian delegate DOHA: The Department of Information Systems yesterday received a delegation of the...

Fath Al Kheir 2 gears up for India voyage 11 Sep 2015 - 02:17 am

A Katara Beach Management official explains the functions of the main parts of the dhow. DOHA: The Organising Comm-ittee of the Fath Al...

Another milestone for QA 11 Sep 2015 - 02:16 am

DOHA: Qatar Airways secured another digital milestone last week as the five-star airline became the world’s first to pass the 10-million-fan mark on...

Qatar Career Fair ends third summer camp 11 Sep 2015 - 02:16 am

DOHA: Qatar Career Fair (QCF)’s third summer career camp helped students on how to enhance their skills for academic and professional achievements. Instructors...

Saudi artist donates portrait to Katara 11 Sep 2015 - 02:14 am

DOHA: Saudi plastic artist Abdul Aziz bin Khalil Al Mubarazi Al Shuwaish has donated one of his works on Gulf heritage to Katara....

National Human Rights Committee formed 11 Sep 2015 - 02:14 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday issued Emiri Decision No. 40 of 2015, forming the National Human Rights...

SEC allows Independent schools to enrol up to 33 students in one class 11 Sep 2015 - 02:13 am

DOHA: The Supreme Education Council (SEC) has allowed Independent schools to enrol up to 33 students in one class to accommodate Qatari students...

Students assaulting invigilators to be barred from continuing studies 11 Sep 2015 - 02:13 am

DOHA: Students assaulting invigilators or examiners inside or outside the school premises will be barred from continuing studies in any school in the...

Emir appoints envoys to Iraq, UAE and Poland 11 Sep 2015 - 02:11 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday issued Emiri Decision No. 43 of 2015, appointing Zayed Saeed Rashid Al...