Minister of Economy and Commerce H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani along with other officials opening the sixth edition of Cityscape Qatar 2017 at the DECC, yesterday. Minister of Economy and Commerce H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani yesterday opened the sixth edition of Cityscape Qatar 2017 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center .
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Qatar stock index gains 17.64 points
Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange index gained 17.64 points when the bourse closed trading at 10,484.87 points Sunday. The volume of shares traded decreased to 9,271,607 from 9,970,846 on Thursday and the value of shares increased QR352,696,354.62 from QR337,205,777.58 on Thursday.
Qatar National Research Fund and Qatar Genome Programme launch second …
Qatar National Research Fund , in collaboration with Qatar Genome Programme , has launched the second cycle of the Path Towards Personalized Medicine call, designed to support and advance research focused on providing medical treatment tailored to a patient’s individual characteristics. Building on the success of the PPM’s first cycle, QNRF, part of Qatar Foundation Research and Development , hosted a presentation on the second cycle on February 9, 2017, aimed at benefiting from the valuable pilot-phase samples and data collated by Qatar Biobank , a member of QF, and the Qatar Genome Programme .
Qatar chief bags Air NZ for cancelling agreement that would have connected Kiwis to vast network
Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker with Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand at the Qatar Airways press conference in Auckland. The head of Qatar Airlines Akbar Al Baker has slammed Air New Zealand for withdrawing from an agreement before it touched down on our shores, saying the move will prevent Kiwi travellers from connecting to a wide international flight network.
Qatar Airways launches longest flight with 16-hour New Zeland route
Qatar Airways has launched the world’s longest scheduled commercial airline route with the arrival of its flight from Doha to Auckland, New Zealand. The Gulf carrier said flight QR920 touched down in Auckland early on Monday after covering a distance of 14,535 kilometers, or 9,032 miles.
World’s Longest Flight Touches Down in New Zealand
A Qatar Airways jet touched down in Auckland, New Zealand Monday, shattering the record for the world’s longest flight by distance. The Boeing 777 took off from Doha, Qatar and was in the sky for 14,535 km before landing in New Zealand.
Auckland Airport welcomes world’s longest flight
Auckland Airport has welcomed Qatar Airways this morning as the airline launches the world’s longest commercial passenger flight on the Auckland-Doha route. Scott Tasker, Auckland Airport’s acting general manager – aeronautical commercial, says, “We welcome Qatar Airways to Auckland and New Zealand.
Kimbra to headline Qatar Airways’ gala dinner for record Auckland flight
The Grammy-winning singer would follow in the tradition of local artists performing at functions to celebrate the launch of services by the airline which flies to about 150 destinations around the world. The exclusive dinner at Auckland Museum for the travel industry and others would be an “amazing party” one Qatar executive has said.
Syrian Couple Separated by Trump’s Executive Order Face Uncertain Future
When Dr. Muhamad Moustafa got wind of a possible executive order on immigration, he said he called his wife and told her to change her flight and come back to Virginia as soon as possible. The two of them are Syrian nationals, living in the U.S. on J-1 and J-2 visas as he finishes a medical residency program in Washington, D.C. His wife, Nabila Moustafa, traveled to Qatar a few weeks ago to visit her mother, who the couple says recently finished breast cancer treatment.
Wedding hall for citizens opened in Al Wakrah
In a bid to reduce the high marriage costs and help Qatari youth get married, the government has opened a new wedding hall in Al Wakrah, which will be available to the citizens free of charge from next month. The Minister of Municipality and Environment H E Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi yesterday opened the Al Wakrah Celebration Halls Complex.
HMC performs Qatar’s first liver transplant from living donor
The Organ Transplant Team at Hamad Medical Corporation’s Hamad General Hospital has successfully performed the first ever liver transplant from a living donor, in Qatar. Since the commencement of the liver transplant programme at HMC all transplants were performed from deceased donors.
French artist JR’s work to be showcased in Katara
Qatar Museums will showcase some of the key series that made French street artist JR gain international renowned in a major retrospective to open on March 6 at QM Gallery in Katara. JR is amongst a handful of world-famous artists that combines art and engaged actions through large-scale outdoor installations, films, photographs and videos, using the streetscape as his canvas and his inspiration, which he claims as the largest art gallery in the world.
Doha Festival City to open in March; 20 million visitors a year expected
Doha Festival City, the largest entertainment and retail development in the Gulf, is set to open its gates for public in March. The QR6.5bn mixed-use development will be home to more than 500 international and local brands along with entertainment offerings and Food and Beverages outlets.
Lebanese President on landmark visit today
President of the Lebanese Republic General Michel Aoun will arrive in Qatar today on two-day official visit. Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will hold official talks with the Lebanese President on bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of joint interest.
Djokovic makes statement in epic win over Murray in Doha final
The Serb deposed World No.1 in three sets to claim the Qatar Open title Reuters SMALL MEDIUM LARGE Novak Djokovic made an immense statement in his bid to rule men’s tennis again when he defeated Andy Murray, the man who deposed him as world No.
Verlaar Jr champion in Doha
Overnight leader Pierre Verlaar Jr of the Netherlands shot up a third round 70 to win the Qatar Open Amateur Golf Championship while Qatar’s Saleh Al Kaabi finished second at the Doha Golf Club yesterday. Verlaar Jr. finished with a scorecard of 210 while the home crowd favourite Al Kaabi, who fell to the sixth position after a four-over par 75 in the second round from the first round third place, came up an splendid show to take the runners-up spot.
Al Emadi Hospital accredited with Platinum level by ACI
Al Emadi Hospital has been accredited with Platinum level by Accreditation Canada International following a comprehensive survey in December, 2016. An ACI survey team visited the hospital and conducted tracers of different processes related to quality and patient safety and assessed compliance with ACI standards and Required Organizational Practices.
Juventus vs. AC Milan: 2016 Italian Super Cup Live Stream, TV Info and Preview
The game will take place in Doha, Qatar, an arrangement that’s already caused problems for the of Reuters: “It would be better if both teams arrived at the same time but I don’t want to get involved in a controversy.” Milan’s travel arrangements may not have run smoothly, but there’s still enough talent in the squad to upset the will need the ball to supply the Colombia international with chances.
Dr Al Kawari meets Albania PM; discusses ties
Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama met yesterday with Cultural Adviser at the Emiri Diwan and the State of Qatar’s candidate to the Post of the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari. During the meeting, they talked in detail about the Qatari candidate’s vision for the advancement of Unesco and the most important challenges facing the organisation.