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'The violent attacks in Portland on Friday are unacceptable' US President Trump

30/05/2017
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...

' Qatar Chair at Peking University Will Help in Creating Better Understanding Towards Qatar & Region

30/05/2017
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...

QDB Showcases 9 Local Design Cos at the Int'l Design Exhibition in Dubai

28/05/2017
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...

'One Country, Two Systems' - China Commemorates 20th Anniversary of HKSAR Basic Law

27/05/2017
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...

Highlights of Pakistan Finance Minister’s Post Budget Press Conference, New Housing Sector for Overseas Pakistanis

27/05/2017
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. •...

Pakistan, Afghanistan, China Hold First Round of Trilateral Practical Cooperation Dialogue

27/05/2017
Islamabad 27 May 2017 (APP) The first round of China-Afghanistan-Pakistan trilateral Practical Cooperation Dialogue held today on Saturday 27th May 2017 in Beijing. The three sides exchanged in-depth views on trilateral cooperation in a friendly atmosphere and agreed to promote practical measures for cooperation,said a press released. The Dialogue was co-chaired by Director General (DG)...

Safety Instructions During Summer Weather From Qatar Civil Defense Department

27/05/2017
Doha 24 May 2017 According to a press release by Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Interior, State of Qatar, some safety tips from General Directorate of Civil Defense related with fire safety, especially during the summer. This initiative aims at spreading and raising awareness among the general public for preventing fire accidents that...

Lamborghini Huracán Performante Takes Autocar Innovation Award 2017

27/05/2017
Sant’Agata Bolognese London 24 May 2017 The Huracán Performante has been awarded the Innovation Award by the UK’s Autocar magazine. The presentation was made to Board Member for Research and Development, Maurizio Reggiani, in an event at Silverstone circuit, which coincided with Lamborghini’s week-long dynamic launch of the car in Italy, to media worldwide. “The...

Etihad Aviation Celebrates UAE Youth Innovation FIKRA Awards

27/05/2017
Abu Dhabi 25 May 2017 Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has recognised 11 university students from across the UAE at the inaugural Fikra awards ceremony, held at the company’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Fikra (“idea” in Arabic), was launched in 2016, supporting the UAE government’s drive to encourage innovation among younger generations. The students were encouraged...

Italian Embassy Hosted National Day Reception at Hand-Crafted Architectural Marvel 'AlHazm Mall' Doha

27/05/2017
Doha 27 May 2017 Italian Embassy in State of Qatar paying tribute to Italy's timeless classism and Arabia's finest hospitality, celebrated Italy's National Day at the recently partially opened hand crafted architectural marvel 'Al Hazm Mall' Doha. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti, Minister of Transport and Communication, Government of State of Qatar was the Chief...

Etihad Airways Celebrates Delivery of It's 10th A380

27/05/2017
Doha 25 May 2017 Employees from Etihad Airways and Airbus gathered at the European plane-maker’s Hamburg Finkenwerder plant in Germany, where the aircraft was officially handed over to the UAE national airline before commencing its delivery flight to Abu Dhabi. The airline’s award-winning double-decker A380s are the most customised aircraft of their kind in commercial...

Working Hours of Qatar Ministry of Interior Departments During Holy Month of Ramadan

27/05/2017
Doha (PRMOI) 26 May 2017 Public Relations Department of Ministry of Interior, State of Qatar has issued a press release for general public information about the working hours of various departments serving the public during Holy month of Ramadan as follows: The General Directorate of Passports, General Directorate of Traffic, Criminal Evidences and Information Department...

US$ I Billion Non-convertible Bond to Be Issued for Expatriates, Pakistan Announced Budget 2017-18

26/05/2017
Islamabad 26 May 2017 (APP) Finance minister Ishaq Dar Friday, lauding the contributions made by expatriate Pakistanis, announced that the government wanted them to invest in the national infrastructure and in that connection, US$ 1 billion non-convertible bond would be issued. The proposed bond would be floated through establishment of Pakistan Development Fund, he said....

Hotel Marsa Malaz Kempinski, Pearl Qatar Announces Its Special Packages For Holy Month of Ramadan

26/05/2017
Doha 25 May 2017 Hotel Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl, Doha announces it's special packages for the duration of the Holy Month of Ramadan for it's guests to enjoy the finest traditions in a setting of palatial grandeur, pairing intimate social gatherings with unparalleled culinary experiences. Guests are invited to celebrate breaking the fast at...

PHL Bags PHP 44 Billion Business to Business Deals in Russia, 200 Filipino Businessmen Accompanying President Duterte

25/05/2017
Moscow 25 May 2017 (PNA) Philippine business delegations here were able to bag around USD 875 million (appx. PHP 44 billion) worth of business-to-business (B2B) deals, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said Thursday. “A number would be in the areas of iron and steel, transport, agri-business, multi-purpose vehicles, power, energy, property development, transport and construction,” Lopez...

Major Damage Unlikely in Philippines Quake

25/05/2017
Manila 25 May 2017 An earthquake has been felt in the Philippine capital Manila, witnesses and the country's seismology agency said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said in a tweet to expect aftershocks, but major damage was unlikely. It said the quake was magnitude 5.5 reported and occurred in Zambales northwest of...

Pigeon Caught Smuggling Drugs into Kuwait, Found with 178 Pills

25/05/2017
Yahoo News 25 May 2017 A pigeon has been caught trying to smuggle drugs into Kuwait, according to reports. Al Arabiya claims customs seized 178 pills wrapped around a homing pigeon. Kuwait newspaper Al-Rai reported customs officers tracked the bird flying in from Iraq and caught it above a building near the customs’ department. It’s...

Qatar to 'Prosecute Perpetrators' of QNA Hacking, Qatar FM

25/05/2017
Doha 25 May 2017 (QNA) Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Foreign Minister of Qatar said hacking of QNA's official website is a cyber crime, stressing that it was a crime punishable by law, Qatar would not rush to declare the results until the investigation was over. He said that Qatar will address the media campaign...

CEB to Suspend Operations in Kuwait, Doha and Riyadh, Last Flight Doh-Mnl on July 02

24/05/2017
Manila 24 May 2017 CEB will fly the last of its four-times-a-week service from Manila to Kuwait on June 13, 2017, and its Kuwait-Manila flight on June 14, 2017. The thrice-weekly Manila-Doha-Manila route will have its last flight on July 1, 2017; while CEB's last flight from Manila to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will depart on...

Salman Abedi, A Brit-Libyan Identified as Manchester Suicide Bomber

24/05/2017
U.K. Yahoo News 23 May 2017 The suspected suicide bomber who killed 22 people and injured dozens at a concert in Manchester has been identified as a British-Libyan man name Salman Abedi. Twenty-two people were killed, many of them expected to be young, after a bomb exploded at an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester...

Karachi Circular Railway Imperative for People: Saad

24/05/2017
Islamabad 23 May 2017 (APP) Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Tuesday said that Karachi Circular Railway (KCR), was imperative for the people of the area. Talking to a private news channel, he said the federal government had made efforts for Karachi Circular Railway (KCR), to become part of China Pakistan Economic Corridor projects....

QNA News Website & Twitter Account Hacked

24/05/2017
Doha 24 May 2017 (QNA) Qatar News Agency, Official News Agency of State of Qatar's news website and Twitter account was hacked as per an announcement by Qatar News Agency this morning. Qatar News Agency (QNA) said that its website and Twitter Account has been hacked by an unknown entity. Competent authorities in the State...

NHRC Chairman Briefs Qatar Foundation Top Executives on Human Rights in Qatar

21/05/2017
Doha 21 May 2017 Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation(QF), today attended a lecture at QF entitled ‘Human Rights in Qatar – Prospects and Challenges’ presented by Dr. Ali Samikh Al Marri, Chairman of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC). The talk was also attended by a number...

SC Secretary General Attends World Economic Forum in Jordan

21/05/2017
Doha 21 May 2017 (Media/SC) Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary General, Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy led a delegation to the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa where he discussed the trans-formative power of football, infrastructure spending in the MENA region and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar. During the event...
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