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Qatar Airways has introduced more than 60 nationals to its Al Darb Qatarisation programme. The airline welcomed the new ‘graduate developees’ by hosting a ‘Jossor’ event recently, which was an opportunity for nationals to gain knowledge of the aviation industry from inspiring and innovative leaders. Jossor is part of Al Darb Qatarisation Programme, an initiative that introduces new graduates to the...

Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has awarded cash prizes to more than 200 ‘Misk account’ holders in the past 41 weeks. Each of the weekly winners received QR10,000, while the monthly winners won QR50,000 each. There are still 66 savers due to win monthly and weekly cash prizes, and one lucky winner who will be receiving the grand prize worth QR1mn. The...

The decision comes after several mass shootings in the US, including one at a Walmart store in Texas. Walmart Inc said on Tuesday it would discontinue sales of ammunition for handguns and some assault-style rifles in stores across the United States, in response to the recent mass shootings in Texas and Ohio, including one at a Walmart store. The largest US arms...

Opposition, rebel MPs approve motion to take control of parliamentary agenda as British PM's Brexit plan flounders. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in the midst of a major parliamentary showdown over his bid to take the United Kingdom out of the European Unionby an October 31 deadline, with or without a divorce deal. On their first day back after summer holidays, rebel and opposition MPs on Tuesday...

Pentagon will take $3.6bn in funds from 127 US military construction projects to help build Trump's border wall. More than 120 US military construction projects will be adversely affected as the Pentagon prepares to use $3.6bn to help build or enhance parts of the border wall with Mexico, US officials said on Tuesday. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in a bid...

Save the Children says of the 1,193 schools in war-torn province, 353 are abandoned or damaged and 205 used as shelters. More than half the children living in Syria's besieged Idlib province will probably be unable to attend school this year as fighting between rebel groups and Syrian forces destroyed hundreds of learning facilities, according to a new report released on Wednesday. Aid group...

Conservative mutiny ensures prime minister's first defeat in parliament, leaving Britain on the brink of an election. A "rebel alliance" of 21 Conservative MPs have on Tuesday night dealt an expected and humiliating defeat to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the House of Commons. They were able to seize control of the parliamentary agenda from the government and, after three hours of...

A number of European companies are taking part in the ongoing Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition — S’hail 2019. Representatives of some of these companies stressed that the success of the previous two editions of the event prompted them to come to Doha and display their products and services while looking for good business opportunities. The exhibition, which got under...

‘The Beauty of Traditions’ exhibition by Bulgarian artist Dilly Bozadzhieva, in co-operation with the embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria to the State of Qatar, began yesterday at Katara. The exhibition, running till September 14,  features nearly 15 paintings in which the artist used wool threads, which she painted in colours extracted from nature. Through her artwork, Bozadzhieva presents the beauty...

The third edition of Doha Women Forum is set to gather women leaders, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and life coaches who will discuss a number of issues focusing on the importance of gender party globally. The event, scheduled on September 29 at The Westin Doha Hotel and Spa, has been modelled on the International Women’s Day themed ‘Balance for Better’, a...

Redefining what premium stands for in the luxury people mover market, AAB Toyota unveiled the new Granvia in Qatar yesterday. Designed to provide an exceptional transportation space that addresses the growing demand for high-end shuttles, the new vehicle’s elegant design, luxurious interior, powerful engine, and advanced safety features enable customers to travel in optimal comfort while enjoying total peace of...

As part of the efforts to raise awareness about dementia, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has shared tips about the disease and the ways to deal with it. Dr Shafi Khan, geriatric fellowship programme director and deputy chairman of geriatrics and long term care at HMC, said there is a need to make the public and other stakeholders aware of dementia...

Live surgery updates and interactive discussions by a panel of internationally renowned urologists will be the highlight of Sidra Medicine’s first international workshop on reconstructive paediatric urology from October 30-31. While the two-day event is scheduled to take place at the Qatar National Convention Centre, separate sessions will also be organised at Sidra Medicine, it was announced yesterday. The workshop will...

A number of students from several universities in Qatar have completed the Summer Internship Programme organised by Chiyoda Almana Engineering for this year, it was announced yesterday. The leading project services company, Chiyoda Almana, is continually providing various training opportunities to universities’ students and fresh graduates to enable the knowledge transfer and enrich their technical skills as part of their...