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Greek PM Tsipras demands agreement amid third bailout request Greece has formally applied for a third bailout from the European Stability Mechanism. The announcement has followed Greek PM Tsipras' address to the EU Parliament, in which he demanded a "viable" solution to the crisis. For the first time since assuming office in January, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras addressed the European...

After perusal of : » The Amended Provisional Constitution and in particular Articles ( 23), (34) and (51) thereof and, » Labour Law No. (3) of the year 1962 and its amending Laws , and, » Law No (11) of the Year 1962 on the Establishment of the Commercial Register System and its amending Laws, and, » Law No.(3) of...

World's oldest man dies at 112 in Japan Sakari Momoi receives a Guinness World Records certificate naming him as the world's oldest man at 111 years of age, in Tokyo in this photo taken August 20, 2014. The world's oldest man, Sakari Momoi, has died in Japan at the ripe old age of 112, an official said Tuesday. Momoi, born months...

Leading UAE businessman gives third of assets to charity The Ghurairs are one of the leading merchant families in the United Arab Emirates. (Photo Courtesy: Emirates 24/7) Prominent United Arab Emirates businessman Abdullah Ahmad al-Ghurair has donated more than $1 billion - a third of his business empire - to a foundation supporting education in the Arab world, a move highlighting...

Nusra suicide blast kills 25 soldiers in Aleppo Syrian men walk amidst the rubble and debris in the Qadi Askar district of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on July 5, 2015. A suicide bomber from al-Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate, Al-Nusra Front, killed 25 soldiers and fighters loyal to President Bashar al-Assad’s regime in an attack on an army base in...

Fed up with fines, Ramadan car parade-goers begin flocking to Katara Saying they are frustrated with the increased police presence on the Corniche during the daily car parade that takes place in Ramadan, several participants have called for a change in venue. That’s why starting this week, Katara Cultural Village’s main thoroughfare, Shakespeare St., has been jam-packed with a slow-moving motorcade...

Despite doubts, Qatar Advisory Council signs off on kafala changes During its last session before summer recess, Qatar’s Advisory (Shura) Council has signed off on changes to the country’s kafala sponsorship law, and has reportedly included proposals for change that, if adopted, would actually tighten regulations on expats. Despite expressing dissatisfaction last month with some of the changes, members of the...

Minister of Public Health Inaugurates Al Ghuwairiya Health Center Doha, July 06 (QNA)- Upgrade and opening of new health centers outside Doha is a priority as residents in remote areas lack access to quality healthcare services, HE Minister of Public Health Abdullah bin Khalid al Qahtani said. Speaking to reports after inaugurating a new building of Al Ghuwairiya Health Center...

HH the Emir Meets UAE Deputy Premier Doha, July 06 (QNA) - HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met Monday with Emirati Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Al Bahr Palace. At the outset of the meeting Sheikh Mansour conveyed to HH the Emir, the greetings of the President...

HH the Emir Meets Ambassadors of Senegal and Sri Lanka Doha, July 06 (QNA) - HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met separately, at Al Bahr Palace on Monday evening, with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal Sheikh Tijani Cisse and HE Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Jayantha Palipane, who called on HH...

Mall of Asia destroyed completely in blaze A shopping centre built about two years ago on Street No. 16 of the Industrial Area was destroyed in a fire that broke out in the early hours yesterday. There were no reports of any injuries. The complex, named Mall of Asia, started operations early in 2013 and had housed a hypermarket and some...

Dozens killed in likely Boko Haram attack in Nigeria Many people have died in an explosion that tore across a government office in a northern Nigerian city. The attack has been blamed on Boko Haram militants. At least 20 people were killed after a bomb exploded in the northern Nigerian city of Zaria in Kaduna state. Regional governor Nasir Ahmed el-Rufai...

Vodafone launches Huawei P8 in Qatar DOHA: Vodafone Qatar yesterday announced the debut of Huawei's 2015 flagship smartphone, the Huawei P8, at its stores in Villaggio Mall and City Centre Mall and online. The Huawei P8's exciting features, cutting-edge technology, durability and sleek design allows consumers to ignite their creativity.     Source News: WN

Greek debt crisis - live updates Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has resigned in a shock move, a day after Greeks voted to reject the terms of a bailout proposal. Read about the latest developments in Greece's ongoing debt crisis here. 10:23 Spain says it is completely against Greece leaving the eurozone despite Greek voters' rejection of creditors' austerity demands in...