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Doha, July 19 - As part of its network leadership strategy, Ooredoo successfully completed the pre-launch phase for 4G mobile in Algeria, becoming the first operator in the country to provide the superfast Internet service. With the launch in Algeria, Ooredoo now offers 4G services in eight markets in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia, positioning the company...

Qatar ranks 27th on Networked Readiness Index Qatar has been ranked 27th among the most networked nations in the world and second among Arab countries in the 2016 edition of the “Global Information Technology Report” (GITR) published by the World Economic Forum, in partnership with Insead and Cornell University. According to the report, the UAE ranked 26th, while Bahrain and Saudi...

Al Khafji Street overhaul complete, fully open to traffic Doha - Al Khafji Street Development Project has been completed and the route is fully open to traffic, the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) said on Monday. Being part of a series of vital projects implemented by Ashghal to improve the network of local roads and expressways for free flowing traffic, Al Khafji...

Sheikh Joaan Heads Qatar's Delegation To Rio 2016 Olympics Doha, July 2016 - President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani will head Qatar's Delegation to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the QOC announced on Sunday. The Qatari Olympic mission comprises 38 athletes representing 10 sports federations including the Athletics, Handball, Shooting,...

Yahoo 'screws it up,' writes down $482 million of Tumblr Marissa Mayer may be ending her tenure at Yahoo on a sour note. Yahoo is writing down the value of its Tumblr acquisition by $482 million, citing lower projections for the social network's future performance, the company announced Monday. This comes after Yahoo (YHOO, Tech30) took a $230 million similar writedown last...

BREAKING NEWS : Tourists die in Taiwan tour bus blaze At least 26 people have been killed in a tour bus fire after it crashed into a guardrail on a highway near Taoyuan International Airport, Taiwan's official news agency reported. Of the dead, 24 were tourists from China. The crash occurred just before 1 p.m. local time on the No. 2...

Filipino hospital in Qatar closer to becoming a reality Progress is being made on a new Filipino hospital in Qatar, with organizers saying that 16 doctors have already been brought on board for the project. However, construction of the 200-bed facility is at least a year away, Greg Loayon, chairman of the Philippine Business Council – Qatar (PBC), told Doha News. This...

Pakistani star's brother 'not embarrassed' by killing her In a shocking turn of events, social media sensation Qandeel Baloch was murdered by her brother in Multan Saturday morning in the name of honour killing, according to local police. The brother of a murdered Pakistani celebrity said Sunday he is "not embarrassed" to have killed her, as Qandeel Baloch's death reignited polarising...

Baton Rouge shooting: 3 officers dead; shooter was Missouri man, sources say (CNN) - A Missouri man ambushed and killed three law officers and wounded three others in Baton Rouge on Sunday during a time when police nationwide and in the Louisiana city in particular have been on high alert after five officers were killed in a Dallas ambush July...

The Top Hottest Venezuelan Models List of the hottest models from Venezuela, as voted on by the Ranker community. These Venezuelan models have been featured in fashion shoots, advertising and magazine features in their native country and around the world, making them among the planet's most sought-after women. Some have boosted their notoriety and success by appearing as well in...

Souq Waqif Boutique Hotel appoints Hafidh Al Busaidy as new Cluster General Manager Doha, Qatar – July 2016: Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels (SWBH) has announced the appointment of Mr. Hafidh Al Busaidy as Cluster General Manager who brings with him 31 years of experience in the hospitality sector. During his career, Al Busaidy has worked in seven countries and possesses a...

Doha resident competes in Manila beauty pageant Nineteen year-old Justine Mae San Jose, known to her close friends and Filipino community members in Qatar as Jaya, has been officially declared one of the candidates in the prestigious Manila beauty pageant Mutya ng Pilipinas 2016. The Doha resident will be taking part in the nationwide competition after winning in the regional event,...

Turkey coup attempt: Erdogan demands U.S. send rival home (CNN) - Turkey's embattled President worked to reaffirm his control after an attempted coup left nearly 200 people dead in a chaotic night of violence and uncertainty. The Turkish Prime Minister's office said at least 161 civilians and 20 plotters were killed following an attempted coup Friday night. The uprising was followed by...

The CEO of this year's hottest tech IPO got $235 million richer in just 3 weeks Twilio has been one of the hottest stocks in the market since going public late last month. After pricing its initial public offering at $15 per share, Twilio stock has nearly tripled to close at $42.25 per share on Wednesday — a record high. That's a...