Translated HBKU Press children’s book wins award

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Press’s newly released children’s book, The Light of Hope was named winner in the 2019 International Book Awards (IBA)...

MME pushes power, water conservation

The Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) has replaced the lighting system at Al Udeid Tower, which houses some of its offices, with an...

Amir greets Canadian Governor General

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani sent yesterday cables of...

Japan resumes commercial whaling, but days could be numbered

Commercial whaling resumes on Monday, but financial support for previous 'research' whaling will be stopped. Tokyo, Japan - As five fishing boats set sail from a...

Qatar Armed Forces end participation in Khaan Quest exercise in Mangolia

QNA /Ulaanbaatar The Qatar Armed Forces concluded participation in the Khaan Quest 2019 military exercise, which lasted for 15 days in Mongolia. The exercise is one...

Monday to be ‘very hot’, Tuesday windy

Doha “Very hot” conditions are again expected in the country Monday, while northwesterly fresh to strong winds are likely to begin affecting the northern parts...

50 vehicles removed as drive against abandoned cars begins

Some 50 abandoned vehicles were removed from the Old Airport area of Doha yesterday as a campaign launched by the civic authorities got under...

Second summer camp at Police College starts

Training sessions, physical exercises, learning and entertainment programmes yesterday marked the formal start of the second edition of summer camp for students by the...

DI celebrates graduation of 24 diplomats

The Diplomatic Institute (DI) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday celebrated the graduation of 24 diplomats. Addressing the new graduates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

Taliban kills 25 as peace talks with US get under way...

The Taliban is to meet the US envoy for the seventh round of negotiations in the Qatari capital. Taliban fighters have killed at least 25...

US joins calls for Myanmar to end internet shutdown

US State Department says resumption of mobile data service will facilitate transparency for 'law enforcement actions'. Myanmar is facing increasing pressure to immediately end a mobile...

AJ+ Espanol wins ‘World Digital Media’ Award

Verificado 2018, the collaborative initiative co-founded by AJ+ Espanol to verify content during the 2018 Mexican elections, has won the 2019 World Digital Media...

21 High st at Katara offers ‘cool comfort’ as temperatures soar

21 High st at Katara – the Cultural Village “has added a new dimension to fun” during the summer months in Qatar, making the...

Ooredoo cautions customers against potential scams

Ooredoo has reminded its customers to be alert against ongoing scams plaguing the industry, and offered advice on actions to take if fraud is...