Admissions for evening shift at Ideal Indian School will commence from February 18, it was announced on Thursday in a statement. Admission Test will be conducted for classes I to IX. The date of the test will be communicated to the parents through phone. Transfer from other schools is not approved by the Ministry. Classes […]
Month: February 2019
EU blacklists Saudi Arabia over money-laundering and terror financing
Saudi Arabia, Panama and Nigeria were included on a blacklist adopted by European Union regulators amid efforts to stem the risks of money-laundering and terrorist financing in business deals or transactions. The European Commission on Wednesday identified 23 countries as posing a higher risk for illicit financial flows, adding hurdles for banks in Europe in […]
The European Union ensures Qatar beat the air blockade
By Alex Macheras For a long time, the European Union was virtually silent on the ongoing Saudi-led air blockade of Qatar. While this could be perceived as perfectly normal, given the trade bloc itself has little connection to Gulf countries, it’s 28 member countries (which is set to become 27 countries, assuming Brexit takes place) […]
EU blacklists Saudi Arabia over money-laundering and terror financing
Saudi Arabia, Panama and Nigeria were included on a blacklist adopted by European Union regulators amid efforts to stem the risks of money-laundering and terrorist financing in business deals or transactions. The European Commission on Wednesday identified 23 countries as posing a higher risk for illicit financial flows, adding hurdles for banks in Europe in […]
Vodafone wins 2nd Investor Relations Excellence award
Vodafone’s Investor Relations award from Qatar Stock Exchange. Doha Vodafone Qatar has won ‘Best Investor Relations’ in the Mid-Cap Company category for the second year in a row at the Qatar Stock Exchange’s (QSE) ‘4th Annual Investor Relations Excellence Programme’ awards ceremony. The annual event is designed to recognise Qatari listed companies that have demonstrated […]
Qatar soar in FIFA ranking; first in Gulf and fifth in Asia
Doha: Newly crowned Asian champions Qatar have jumped 38 spots to 55 in FIFA /Coca-Cola World Ranking, their best position since 1993, after their stunning victory at Asian Cup. Qatar is now the top-ranked country in the Gulf region and fifth in Asia. Fellow finalists Japan jumped 23 places to rank 27th, while the Korea […]
Messi surprises Qatar’s Almoez Ali with a special gift
Doha: Argentinian football superstar Lionel Messi surprised Qatari Asian Cup hero Almoez Ali with a Barcelona jersey signed by him. The gift came after Almoez Ali, with nine critical goals, helped Al Annabi to win the Asian Cup 2019. He has also crowned the player of tournament award and the top scorer in the […]
Tuesday official holiday to mark Qatar Sport Day
The Amiri Diwan has announced that Tuesday will be an official holiday to mark Qatar Sport Day. The day is celebrated annually on the second Tuesday of February. This year Sport Day falls on February 12, corresponding to 7 Jumada II, 1440 AH. Last updated: February 10 2019 09:00 PM Date – Time: February 10 2019 […]
Qatar Sport Day events to be innovative, inclusive
*Organisers want all residents to take part so that the whole country becomes a playground Events lined up for Qatar National Sport Day on Tuesday will be innovative and inclusive, allowing all members of the community to participate, says a top sport official. Abdulrahman bin Musallam al-Dosari, chairman of National Sport Day Committee and president […]
Locations of the 16 roads in Qatar with mobile radars (Monday, February 11, 2019)
File photo used for representation. There is one change today in the locations of mobile radars. Instead of Al Majd Road (Orbital Highway), it is University Street. Keep an eye on your speedometer to avoid fine and also to reach safe. Here are the locations for the radars today (Monday, February 11, 2019) Air Force […]