Second case of H1N1 infection found within a week
A second case of H1N1 has been reported in Qatar within a week, an Arabic daily reported yesterday.
Sheraton furniture and fittings will be donated to Qatar Charity
Katara Hospitality yesterday announced an initiative to donate furniture and fittings at the Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel to Qatar C
Ministry of Interior to look into 'gas smell'
A committee formed under directives of Prime Minister and Minister of Interior to study o
More expressways to be added to Qatar's road network
The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ has awarded three contracts for projects under the Expressway programme, with a total value exceeding QR 12.6
Fire at Ministry of Environment
A Civil Defence team put out a small fire at the Ministry of Environment headquarters in West Bay last evening.
Qatar International Food Festival becomes popular
The Qatar International Food Festival continued to attract huge number of people on its third day as thousands of visitors turned up at the food fe
Ceiling collapses in Hayatt Plaza
A small portion of the Hayatt Plaza food court false roof collapsed yesterday at around 4.30pm.
Ministry threatens recruitment ban for employing illegal workers
Companies and individuals sheltering or employing runaway/illegal workers will be blacklisted and banned from future recruitments for at least two
More than 32,000 visit food festival on day one
More than 32,000 visitors attended the Qatar International Food Festival at Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park yesterday.
Hamas leader: Resistance only option for freedom
Resistance is the only way to achieve Palestinian freedom and establish peace on ground, leader of Hamas political bureau Khaled Meshal told a gath
Screening of India vs Pakistan T20 Cricket Match has been canceled
Update: according to @QSportsLeagues, th
Skies Light Up At the Qatar International Food Festival
The fifth Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) started last night at the Museum of Islamic Art Park in Doha, with a social media contests givin
Scattered rains likely today: Met
The Meteorology Department has forecast scattered rains today and in the following days marking the transition from winter to spring.
Diabetes rates may double in Middle East in the next few years
American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Chief Scientific and Medical Officer, Dr Robert Ratner, discussed ways to prevent diabetes rather than treat
Nine arrested following tobacco den takedown
The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested nine individuals involved in producing, packing and selling huge quantities of chewing tobacco —
Volunteers from HMC trained in use of child car seat
The Kulluna Health and Safety Campaign recently organised a training course in the safest use of children’s car seats.
Qatari citizens content with government restructuring
Citizens are happy with last month’s overhaul of ministries and government departments in Qatar, saying it would bring the performance of every emp
Fast-food outlets at Abu Hamour gas station forced to close down
After banning the use of LPG cylinders at eateries in petrol station premises, authorities are planning stricter measures to ensure safety at food
Debris spotted in airliner search
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BREAKING: Australia Sending Aircraft for Close Look at Possible Jet Parts Spotted by Satellite, Australian Official Says
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott tells Parliament on Thursday that objects possibly related to missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 had been s
Ministry calls around 800 citizens for compulsory military service
The Ministry of Defence has called 700 to 800 government employees for compulsory military service and handed them military uniforms.
Car burns after accident on Al Waab
The fire was caused by a car accident in Doha on Wednesday.
Anti-Piracy Coalition to crack down on pirate satellite TV service providers
For the first time in the region, leading broadcasters, satellite operators and service providers across the MENA have joined forc
Superyacht Nirvana docked at The Pearl-Qatar
The superyacht Nirvana, one of the largest and most luxurious in the world, is berthed at Porto Arabia Marina, Gate 2 at The Pearl-Qatar.
DFI showing films in tribute to Tati
Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) tribute to French comedian-auteur, Jacques Tati, opened on Monday night at Katara.