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Six die in clashes as Egypt celebrates Eid ul-Fitr Clashes near Cairo between Egyptian police and supporters of deposed Islamist President Mohammed Morsi have turned deadly. Authorities say it is the most violent such unrest in months. The violence erupted when over 500 Brotherhood supporters staged a march in Giza, which is part of greater Cairo, after morning prayers to mark...

Three bomb blasts in Nigeria kill at least 13 At least 13 people have been killed in three explosions in the northeast Nigerian town of Damaturu. The blasts came as the country's Muslim population marked the end of Ramadan fasting with Eid-al-Fitr celebrations. The bombings, which were carried out around 8 a.m. local time (0700 UTC/GMT) on Friday morning, were close...

European Union to provide Greece with 7-billion-euro bridging loan The EU's 28 member states have agreed to make a bridging loan to Greece so it will avoid an immediate default. Greece has to make a bond repayment within days and is in arrears on payments to the IMF. The European Union will provide Greece with a loan of 7.16 billion euros...

7 Foods that will ruin your workout It’s no secret that you need food to fuel your fitness—though what works best might vary by time and workout type. That said, when eaten before a sweat session, certain choices do more harm than good—we’re talking stomach pain, muscle cramps and lethargy. 1) Yogurt Even if you typically eat dairy without a problem, you...

Eid 2015: Eid buffets and brunches in Qatar First things first, some helpful and much needed tips on how to make your Eid meal hangout a successful one. Doha Marriott Hotel Enjoy Doha Marriott's International Weekend Brunch on the first three days of Eid with highlights of popular Arabic dishes at their Restaurant Gallery. For bookings and information call +974 44298499 or email...

Eid ul Fitr starts Friday in Qatar The first day of Eid ul Fitr in Qatar will be Friday, July 17, officials from Qatar's Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs have announced. The decision was made after Awqaf's moon sighting committee met at their headquarters in Dafna after receiving sighting witness testimony. Tomorrow Friday 17th July 2015 is the first day of...

Doha Insurance Reports QR 44.4m Net Profit in H1 Doha, July 16 (QNA) - Doha Insurance's net profit for the first half financial period ended June 30 has dropped to QR 44.4 Million compared to QR 53.9m posted in the same period in 2014. The company's earnings per share dropped to QR 0.89 in the first half compared to QR...

615 Convert to Islam in Qatar During Ramadan Doha, July 16 (QNA) - The Qatar Guest Center, Sheikh Eid Charity Association , announced that 615 people living in Qatar has converted to Islam during Ramadan this year. The majority of the new Muslims are from the Philippine 517 men and women. According to Qatar Guest statistic, among the new Muslims were...

Qatar Announces the Launch of the Largest Logistics and Industrial Projects Doha, July 16 (QNA) - In implementation of the directives of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on diversifying the base of the Qatari economy and supporting competitiveness of the private sector in order to increase commercial activity, reinforce the local product and diversify non-hydrocarbon investment methods,...

Islamic State-linked group destroys Egyptian navy vessel The attack marks the first time during a two year insurgency in the Sinai peninsula that the jihadists have struck at sea. The vessel caught fire leaving the crew to scramble overboard to safety. An “Islamic State” affiliate said on Thursday that it wrecked an Egyptian navy vessel anchored off the Sinai peninsula's Mediterranean...

Eurogroup approves launch of Greece bailout talks, ECB raises Greece ELA The European Central Bank is providing an extra 900 million euros of funds to tide Greek banks over for the coming week. Meanwhile, eurozone finance ministers have agreed to Launch of formal bailout talks with Greece. ECB President Mario Draghi announced at a news conference in Frankfurt on Thursday that...

Eid Rush: HIA ask passengers to arrive three hours before departure Hamad International Airport (HIA) has advised passengers travelling during Eid Al Fitr holidays to arrive early to avoid any delays. The airport is expecting a peak in departing passenger traffic from today until Monday and arriving passenger traffic from July 23 until 25. To ensure passengers have seamless and comfortable travel...

Qatar’s Souq Haraj to open on new site near Hamad airport by mid-2017 Qatar’s popular second-hand market Souq Haraj will open in a new location near Hamad International Airport by summer 2017, government officials have announced. The Qatar firm Triple A Trading and Contracting has been awarded a QR206 million contract to develop and manage the market, which will lease out...

Doha Bank posts QR801 million net profit in first half of 2015 Doha - Doha Bank has announced it has recorded a net profit of QR801 million for the first half of this year as compared to QR787 million for the same period in 2014, showing an increase of almost 2 percent. Total assets increased by QR10.7 billion, a growth...