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MH17 probe finds 'possible' Russian BUK missile parts The team reviewing the cause of the fatal crash of MH17 has said they have discovered what may be parts of an anti-aircraft missile near the site. Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels have blamed each other for the incident. Dutch authorities investigating the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 announced on Tuesday that they...

Iraq parliament approves reforms package The Iraqi parliament has approved a reform program put forth by the prime minister following mass protests. The program aims to combat corruption and reduce government waste. "It was unanimously approved," parliamentary speaker Saleem al-Jabouri said, noting that Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's reform program passed without a debate. Al-Jabouri said he hoped that "today's move will be...

Screw your CV: Here's how to really succeed at work Ernst & Young says it's no longer judging graduates by their CVs, while Oxford University has criticised student applications as too 'X Factor'. Julia Llewellyn Smith explains how to get ahead when on-paper skills count for nothing Pity the poor sixth-formers and graduates of today. Every single one seems intent on...

What Can Your Nails Tell About Your Character This is a test that can tell a lot about you. Everything is simple. Look at your nails and try to spot their shape – the image below will be helpful. If you cannot find your type, choose the one that most resembles yours. 1) Long nails, rectangular shape If you have these nails you are...

Ashghal Nearing Completion Of 33 New Schools For 2015-2016 The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has said it is in the process of completing the construction of 33 new independent schools and kindergartens, and these will be ready to receive students for the 2015-2016 academic year. Once ready, these buildings will be handed over to the Supreme Education Council. The new schools are...

Vodafone First To Bring 375Mbps Speeds To Qatar With 3 Band Aggregation Vodafone today announced that it is the first telecom operator in Qatar and one of the first in the world to have the top speed of up to 375 mbps live on its network. This was completed after it tested and rolled out 3 band lte carrier aggregation across...

Al-Meera Discloses Semi Annual Financial Statements Doha, August 09 (QNA) - Al-Meera Consumer Goods Company discloses the semi-annual financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2015, a press release published Sunday on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) website. The reviewed financial statements shows the net profit of QR 100.9 Million in comparisons to QR112.8 Million for the same period last...

Qatar growth seen continuing despite oil slump Bhatia during the interview with Gulf Times. PICTURE: Jayan Orma. Right: Hamad Port’s first vessel, heavy load carrier Zhen Hua 10 from China, which arrived at the new port at Umm Alhoul in Mesaieed last month. There is a lot of required development taking place in Qatar and the momentum of the economy...

MAR to provide QR1.8 bn to finance logistics project Doha - The Logistics Committee at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) and Manateq have signed an agreement with Masraf Al Rayan (MAR) to provide QR1.8 billion for the logistics project in Wakra zone, according to a press statement released by the MEC on Saturday. The agreement was signed by Logistics...

New steps to curb road safety norm violations soon DOHA - In a bid to curb dangerous driving and to make roads safer for all users, the Traffic Department is working on a number of measures that will help monitor drivers and check rule violations. The first of such step is designed to reduce accidents on roads and to improve traffic...

Qatar taste Swiss victory Qatar recorded their first win with a decisive goal difference against Switzerland (29-19) in the second round of Group C matches at the 2015 IHF Men’s Youth World Championship yesterday. The second match of the day went down to the wire, with Russia scoring the game-winning goal in the last minute to defeat Croatia after a close...

Drowning cases on the rise in Qatar Drowning is a leading cause of death and serious disability in children in Qatar and the number of child deaths from drowning is rising annually, according to Kulluna Health and Safety Campaign chairman and head of HMC’s Hamad International Training Centre Dr Khalid Abdulnoor Saifeldeen. Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has urged families to pay...

Saudi foreign minister to visit Russia for Syria talks Ministers met in Qatar on August 3 when Lavrov and Al Jubeir held a three-way meeting with Kerry Moscow: Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al Jubeir will visit Moscow on Tuesday to discuss Syria conflict and Daesh with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, the Russian foreign ministry said Saturday. The two ministers last met...

Qatar immigration office near former airport moves to Hamad Int’l Residents who need to renew visitor and tourist visas and sort out their exit permits should take note that the office near Doha International Airport is relocating. Starting Sunday, the Visa, Entry & Travel Permits department will move to its new headquarters in an administrative building near Hamad International Airport. The office...