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14 brands to display their collections at fashion event in Qatar Lagoona Mall has announced that would host the second edition of its bi-annual fashion event, the Lagoona Mall Fashion Week, from April 2 to 8. For this season, an extended edition of the fashion week will be held for seven consecutive days with the participation of 14 brands showcasing their...

West Bay Shuttle Services on Fare Basis Starting 1 April Ministry of Transport & Communications introduced West Bay Shuttle services to ease the hassle of commuting, alleviate congestion & delay, and overcome parking challenges and boost PT ridership. Taking effect on 1 April 2016, passengers using Karwasmartcard will be charged a flat fare of QAR 3 per trip every time they...

Qatar inks 8 more deals worth QR1.29 bn as DIMDEX ends Qatar signed eight defence deals worth QR1.29 billion on the concluding day of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2016) at Qatar National Convention Centre on Thursday. The Qatar Emiri Naval Forces and Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar (NDSQ) singed an MoU worth 42 million euros for the...

Obama tells Erdogan US stands by Turkey amid media freedom concerns US President Obama has reaffirmed the US's commitment to Turkey's security, after a bomb attack in the frontline country. Meeting Turkish counterpart Erdogan in Washington Obama also touched on media freedom issues. Barack Obama and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, debunking claims the former had snubbed the latter on a visit...

Indian police file homicide case after Overpass collapse kills 23 Indian police on Friday opened a case of culpable homicide against the company building an overpass that collapsed in the eastern city of Kolkata, killing at least 23 people and injuring dozens more. Rescuers worked all night with cranes and jackhammers to clear concrete slabs and steel girders from the 100-meter...

Glittering ceremony marks 2016 Emir Cup football draw EIGHTEEN teams from the first and second divisions of the Qatar Stars League & Qatargas League were drawn in the Emir Cup football tournament at an elaborate draw ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Doha on Wednesday. Newly crowned Qatargas League champion Muaither will kick off this season's Emir Cup 2016...

Qatar flights launch bringing World Cup 2022 one stop away for Brummies Brummie football fans can book their World Cup flights now after a new service direct to Qatar kicked off today. The first Qatar Airways from Birmingham Airport to Doha – the home of the 2022 World Cup – started today. It means Birmingham is only the fourth UK airport to...

Qatar Rail Completes tunneling for Doha Metro’s Green Line After 18 months of intense digging, Qatar Rail officials have announced the completion of tunneling on the Doha Metro Green Line. Some six tunnel boring machines (TMBs) have been working on the line, with the first beginning in September 2014. TBM Al Messila has been tunneling for 14 months and made its final...

Amnesty International decries abuse of World Cup workers in Qatar Migrant workers have been exploited amidst preparations for the massive soccer event, according to Amnesty International. Smaller contractors have coerced laborers while flying under the radar of regulators. Over 200 workers spoke to human-rights organization Amnesty International, and almost every one of them did so despite fear of reprisal. What if...

Tornado strikes Oklahoma; seven people injured near Tulsa (CNN) - The blare of tornado sirens filled the Oklahoma night Wednesday as at least one tornado struck the state, according to the National Weather Service office in Tulsa. Seven patients were taken to hospitals in the greater Tulsa area, Laura O'Leary with the Oklahoma Emergency Medical Services Authority told CNN. One person was...

World Cup organizers: Airbnb eyed as option for visitors to Qatar Qatar residents will likely have the option of opening up their homes to fans visiting the country for the 2022 World Cup, tournament organizers said. Speaking to reporters this week, Hassan Al Thawadi – secretary general of the Supreme Committee for Legacy and Delivery (SCDL), which is overseeing construction of...

Al Rayyan once again proved they are the top-most basketball team in the country when they beat Al Gharafa 83-71 to win the Qatar Cup yesterday. At the Al Gharafa Indoor Hall, Al Rayyan’s supremacy was never in doubt as they overcame a first quarter setback to eventually win the title with some degree of comfort. It was the second title...

HH the Emir Meets President of China-Arab Friendship Association Doha, March 30 (QNA) - HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met at the Emiri Diwan office on Wednesday with Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress and President of China-Arab Friendship Association Arken Imirbaki and the accompanying delegation who called on HH the Emir...

Qatar, France ink EUR 6.7 bn deal for 24 Rafale jets The Emir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani patronised the opening of the 5th edition of Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2016) at Qatar National Convention Centre on Tuesday. The Emir toured the exhibition and met visiting defence ministers and chiefs of staff of several countries. The...