Doha
22 Feb. 2017
A blockbuster exhibition dedicated to two of the most important artists of the twentieth century, Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) and Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966), has opened today at the Fire Station’s Garage Gallery.
The exhibition, which is the first to show these artists together in the Middle East, will run ... Read More
Archive: February, 2017
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Feb2017
22
Feb2017
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 ... Read More
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Feb2017
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’ ... Read More
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Feb2017
TASS
Moscow
21 Feb. 2017
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed condolences to Russia in connection with the death of its Permanent Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin.
In a written statement, he called him "a uniquely skilled diplomat" who served his country in one of the most difficult periods in modern history.
The UN Chief, ... Read More
20
Feb2017
Doha
20 Feb. 2017
Two days long conference on 'Human Rights Approach to Conflict Situations in the Arab Region' inaugurated this morning in Doha by Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser AlThani, Prime Minister & Interior Minister of State of Qatar.
In addition to representation by several governments around the globe, over 320 human right ... Read More
20
Feb2017
Doha
20 Feb. 2017 (QNA)
Youssef bin Abdullah Al Afifi, Vice President of the Arab Network for Human Rights Institutions expressed regrets at the increase of civil conflicts in the Arab countries which led to the killing of a large number of people, mainly women and children.
Addressing the International Conference on ... Read More
20
Feb2017
Doha
20 Feb. 2017 (QNA)
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani inaugurated Laffan Refinery 2 project this morning of Monday under the theme "Energy Enrich our Future".
Present on the occasion were Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khulaifi, Chairman ... Read More
20
Feb2017
Various media houses from United States of America (US) reported The Senate Intelligence Committee's chairman Richard Burr (R-N.C.), and Vice Chairman Mark Warner (D-Va.) has sent formal requests to the White House and over a dozen organizations, individuals and agencies that all materials concerning the probe into the Russian dealings ... Read More
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Feb2017
Doha
19 February 2017 (QNA)
Prime Minister and Interior Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani held Sunday an expanded meeting with representatives of the private sector and businessmen in the presence of Ministers and representatives of the government sector in the Committee of Promoting Business and Investment Environment. ... Read More
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Feb2017
Chitral, Pakistan
19 Feb 2017 (APP):
As many as seven died and similar number injured due to land sliding and avalanche in Ziarat near Lawari tunnel in Chitral district.
The deceased and injured persons were mechanics and technical staff of Sambu Korean construction company.
Deputy Commissioner Chitral Shahab Hameed Yousafzai said after continuous ... Read More