Doha 1st March 2017: The Communications Regulatory Authority of Qatar (CRA) has won "Best Mobile App" for ICT sector, for its “Arsel” app which means ‘send’ in Arabic. The newly upgraded version of the app, which is compatible with both iOS and Android platforms, won the award at the 8th Smart Government Excellence Awards Ceremony...

Doha 1st March 2017 On the occasion of World Civil Defence Day being celebrated on March 1st every year, the General Directorate of Civil Defence observed the day with different programmes under the theme “Hand in hand to prevent risks” at the Officers’ Club in Civil Defence Head Quraters premises. The event was attended by...

Doha 28th Feb. 2017: Qatar Charity launched today ‘ZHAAB’ initiative in presence of Yusuf Bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, CEO of Qatar Charity and Talal Al Kuwari, Executive Director of ‘ZHAAB’ initiative. ‘ZHAAB’ initiative is established by Qatar Charity under the slogan ‘A Duty, not a Favor’ to provide support to the communities and families in need...

Doha 27 Feb. 2017 (QNA) Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, Secretary-General, Foreign Ministry of Qatar today hosted a farewell reception at the hotel Four Seasons Doha in honor of out-going ambassadors - Ahmad Demirok of Turkey and Zahi Mohammad Al Samadi of Jordan. Qatar based ambassadors and senior officials of Qatar Foreign Ministry attended...

Islamabad 27 Feb. 2017 (APP) A meeting of senior officials from member states of the Economic Corporation Organization (ECO) in Islamabad on Monday finalized an agenda for a forthcoming ECO summit to be held on Wednesday. The two-day meeting which began on Sunday with Pakistan’s foreign secretary Aizaz Chaudhry in the chair comes ahead of...

Arab Network Of National Institutions for Human Rights and Office of the United Nations High Commissioner For Human Rights has signed recently a memorandum of understanding to work together based on a shared vision between the two sides on the need to consolidate efforts and expertise in the field of human rights in the Arab...

Doha 22 Feb.2017 (QNA) The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) held its Annual General Meeting. President of the QICDRC, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers and Chairman of the QFC Regulatory Tribunal Sir David Keene chaired the meeting for both sides. Other officials attending the meeting were QICDRC judiciary to the AGM, including...

Doha 22 Feb. 2017 (QNA) Emir of State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani today decorated with medal of AlWajbah to Ahmet Demirok, out-going ambassador of Turkey and Zaki Mohammed Alsamadi, out-going ambassador of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in recognition of their efforts in enhancing ties between the State of Qatar and their countries....

Doha 22 Feb. 2017 2016 Annual Qatar Traffic Report revealed today that Traffic congestion during 2015 in Qatar has an economic impact of QAR 5.6 to 6.6 billion. Using its advanced traveler info system (MasarakTM) and utilizing its unique and rich bank of traffic data in Qatar, the Qatar Mobility Innovations Center (QMIC) launched its...

Doha, Qatar 21 Feb. 2017 Over 320 World Human Right organizations from 80 countries today urged governments of the world on implementation of laws on rights of women, children, prisoners, respecting human rights in conflict ridden areas, etc. Two-day international conference on ‘Human Rights Approach to Conflict Situations in the Arab Region’ ended today was...