The Supreme Council of Information and Communications Technology (ictQATAR) yesterday announced the issuance of the Telecommunications Executive By-Law No. (1) of 2009, published in the Qatari Official Gazette that took effect from July 26, 2009.

The state-run Zakat Fund has announced that it will begin distributing meat to 1,500 needy families around Qatar from next week.

In a move that underscores its commitment to the community, Ahlibank has signed an agreement with Ministry of Labour to provide scholarships to ten Qatari nationals under the ‘Distinguished Student Scholarship’ scheme.

People who want to condole and pay their tribute to the former President of South Korea Kim Dae-jeung, who died on August 18, can do so at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in West Bay. The condolence book will be open from 10 am to 12 noon today and on Sunday.

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With Ramadan set to begin tomorrow or the day after, there is concern among residents here — especially those who have arrived in the country recently — about how they should dress and conduct themselves in public.

Barwa flats "pricey" for Al Wakra

An American motorist has been convicted of reckless driving that led to an accident in which an Indian road worker suffered serious injuries some nine months ago.

Sales of airline tickets have dropped as much as 65% compared to the same period last year, according to a section of travel agents in Qatar.