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 ... Read More
Archive: May, 2017
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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 ... Read More
May 31, 2017M Ashraf Siddiqui
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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 ... Read More
May 31, 2017M Ashraf Siddiqui
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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 ... Read More
May 31, 2017M Ashraf Siddiqui
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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 ... Read More
May 30, 2017M Ashraf Siddiqui
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‘ Qatar Chair at Peking University Will Help in Creating Better Understanding Towards Qatar & Region
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 ... Read More
May 30, 2017M Ashraf Siddiqui
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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 ... Read More
May 28, 2017M Ashraf Siddiqui
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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 ... Read More
May 27, 2017M Ashraf Siddiqui
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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.
• Tax refunds ... Read More
May 27, 2017M Ashraf Siddiqui
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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) ... Read More
May 27, 2017M Ashraf Siddiqui