Doha 31 May 2017 Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently celebrated the achievements of the University’s exceptional students in local and international competitions. From being awarded with prestigious research fellowships, to winning top national and regional competitions, students from HBKU’s colleges have been excelling in the classroom, research labs, and beyond. Congratulating the achievers, Dr....

Doha Qatar 30 May 2017 Passengers flying on board Qatar Airways who are fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan will be offered a delicious Iftar meal box infused with a traditional Middle Eastern twist to break their fast. Qatar Airways’ Iftar boxes will feature a creatively-designed Ramadan Kareem logo extending best wishes to all...

Doha (QU) 31 May 2017 Qatar University College of Education (QU-CED) celebrated its achievements for the academic year 2016-2017 in a ceremony attended by CED Dean Dr Ahmed Al-Emadi, CED Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies Dr Yahya Al-Nakeeb, and CED Acting Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Dr Aisha Fakhro, as well as CED...

Doha 31 May 2017 - With preparations now complete, Aspire Zone Foundation is ready to welcome over 1,300 participants to take part in the two-week Ramadan Sports Festival. The festival will kick off on Thursday evening, marking the start of four simultaneous sporting tournaments: indoor hockey, cricket, volleyball and futsal. Cricket competition heats up Aspire...

Kabul AlJazeera Network 31 May 2017 A powerful truck bomb blast on Wednesday killed at least 80 people and wounded more than 300 in Kabul, according to Afghan officials. The explosion, one of the deadliest in the Afghan capital, came at the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. It took place in one...

Yahoo News The Independent 29 May 2017 President Donald Trump has released his first official statement on the attack in Portland, Oregon, more than 48 hours after the two victims died. "The violent attacks in Portland on Friday are unacceptable," Mr Trump tweeted. "The victims were standing up to hate and intolerance. Our prayers are...

As part of the activities of the State of Qatar Chair in Middle Eastern Studies at Peking University (PKU), established in 2014 during state visit of Emir of State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to China, Qatar University (QU) recently hosted a lecture entitled “China Foreign Policy and the GCC”. First in...

Doha 28 May 2017 In its drive to promote local companies, from across diverse sectors, in regional and global markets, Qatar Development Bank (QDB) participated along with 9 Qatari design companies at the INDEX Design Series, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 22 to 25 May 2017. INDEX Design Series is considered as the...

Beijing 27 May 2017 (Xinhua) China held a high-ranking symposium Saturday morning to commemorate the 20th anniversary of implementing the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Addressing the symposium, which was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, top legislator Zhang Dejiang called for comprehensive and precise implementation...

Islamabad 27 May 2017 (APP) Following are the highlights of Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s post budget press conference: • One million youth will be imparted IT training. • Rs 120 billion new taxation proposed, while relief measures will cost Rs 33 billion. • Refund for textile sector will be cleared by August 14. •...