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DEC 19, 2018 0  34 1 2 3 4 5 Tribune News Network Doha Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) employees commemorated Qatari heritage by holding an exclusive event for AZF employees as part of its Qatar National Day celebrations. The CEO of AZF Mohammed Khalifa al Suwaidi joined senior officials and employees from AZF’s member organisations -- Aspire Academy, Aspire Logistics and Aspetar --- in a...

DEC 19, 2018 0  139 1 2 3 4 5 Tribune News Network Doha QATAR Foundation (QF) has commemorated this year’s Qatar National Day through a series of events and activities designed to promote local culture, preserve Qatar’s rich traditions and demonstrate national pride. The QF celebrations, which include hosting a tent at Darb Al Saai and lighting its headquarters at Education City maroon, have...

DEC 19, 2018 0  41 1 2 3 4 5 QNA Doha CHAIRMAN of the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA) Hamad bin Nasser al Misned described the National Day as an occasion to celebrate Qatar’s accomplishments in different fields. He said that it is an opportunity for the Qatari community to unite behind the wise leadership and to renew their determination and contribute effectively to...

DEC 19, 2018 0  160 1 2 3 4 5 Ailyn Agonia DOHA A 2,240 square-metre area Al Thuraya Planetarium, a facility with interactive, hi-tech features that take visitors on a journey around the galaxies of the universe, was unveiled at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) as the country marked Qatar’s National Day on Tuesday. Located in Building 45, the first astronomical dome in Qatar...

DEC 19, 2018 0  180 1 2 3 4 5 Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani met with head of the European Parliament Committee for Relations with the Arabian Peninsula Michele Alliot-Marie and a number of European Parliament members in Doha on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed aspects of cooperation between Qatar...

DEC 19, 2018 0  569 1 2 3 4 5 Tribune News Network Doha Patriotic fervour gripped the country on Tuesday as Qatar celebrated National Day with pomp and gaiety. The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani and Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani attended the 11th National Day Parade 2018, showcasing the rich cultural heritage, tradition and military might...

17 December 2018 Author: QT01 Number of views: 724 0 Comments Twitter has warned of "unusual activity" from China and Saudi Arabia related to a bug in a help form. The bug - discovered on 15 November and fixed the day after - could have revealed the country code of users' phone numbers or if their account was locked, the company...

DEC 18, 2018 0  1013 1 2 3 4 5 Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) joined the country in commemorating Qatar National Day with cultural and fun activities held across its network of hospitals and facilities. Minister of Public Health HE Dr Hanan Mohamed al Kuwari attended HMC’s National Day celebration activities, which saw participation from patients and their families, visitors and...

DEC 18, 2018 0  842 1 2 3 4 5 Prominent Qatari artist Abdelsalam al Qadi introduced three distinguished artworks on the occasion of the Qatar National Day using the amazing swarovski crystals. His first artwork was a portrait of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, where he used some of the finest, glittering crystals in 67 different colours, all adding...

DEC 18, 2018 0  891 1 2 3 4 5 Tribune News Network Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) on Monday signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with the Qatar Satellite Company ‘Es’hailsat’ to operate and exchange expertise on the new planetarium at Katara. The agreement was signed by Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al Sulaiti and Es’hailsat CEO Ali bin Ahmed al...

APRIL 6, 2018 byDOHANEWS NEWS   EMAIL PRINT 2k SHARES FacebookTwitter Qatar has formally been invited to attend this year’s Arab League summit, set to be held in Riyadh on April 15. Saudi Arabia had earlier postponed the summit to April, saying the original date in late March clashed with Egypt’s presidential election. According to Lulwa al-Khater, a spokesperson for Qatar’s foreign ministry, Qatar will take part but has...

APRIL 23, 2018 byDOHANEWS BUSINESSLIFENEWS   EMAIL PRINT 386 SHARES FacebookTwitter Qatar’s real estate sector contributes a significant share in the country’s entire GDP, with infrastructure projects accounting for the highest spending. The market continues to expand, thanks to a high immigrant population, economic diversification and infrastructure development. A new draft law recently approved by the cabinet on regulating the ownership of real estate by non-Qataris, along with tax incentives and...

APRIL 27, 2018 byDOHANEWS CULTURELIFEOPINION   EMAIL PRINT 590 SHARES FacebookTwitter The Holy month of Ramadan is about to get underway and Qatar, as well as the entire Middle East region, is high on excitement. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting. Muslims are required to refrain from consuming food, drinking liquids, smoking and sexual relations. In...

NOVEMBER 23, 2017 byDOHANEWS LIFE   EMAIL PRINT FacebookTwitter Exciting things to do in Qatar during the weekend (Nov.24–26) Looking for exciting options this weekend? Doha News has got you covered. Check out our pick of the best things to do in the capital this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Plan your downtime right here. Date and Venue: November 14–25 at the Fire Station, 9 am onwards Entry Free If you care...