A recent report released by the Qatar Statistics Authority indicated that literacy rate in the age group of 15 to 24 years reached 99.1 percent in 2007, compared to 96.5 in 1990. The report, part of the report on Qatar's development vision for the 3rd millennium, stated that school dropouts decreased thanks to the efforts of the authorities. Authorities are looking forward to achieving the a zero percent dropout rate in elementary schools. The Pen

Bridegrooms and brides are ready for their big day. The wedding preparations are in full swing, but there's a major hitch — where to host the ceremony?

Inflation will continue to plague the country in years to come. But in a bad news-good news equation, it will not necessarily double or treble over the coming few years, according to Dr William T Wilson, International Bank of Qatar (IBQ) Head of Economic Research.

AS PART of Doha’s efforts to ensure food security, Qatar and Sudan yesterday agreed to establish a joint holding company, which is expected to focus on agricultural investment, food industry and animal husbandry.

THERE has been a 218% increase in the number of people undergoing tests at the Medical Commission during the first half of this year compared to the same period last year, a senior official yesterday said.

Qatar Entertainment City, Abu Dhabi Investment House’s unique mega mixed-use development in Qatar – has signed a development agreement with United Real Estate Company, Kuwait, to develop the first of five districts in Qatar Entertainment City – Qatar’s first integrated family destination.

A CHRISTIAN man and a Muslim woman escaped jail for having illicit relations after he converted to Islam and the couple married.

DOHA • Qatar is projected to become the richest country in the world in terms of GDP per capita income, which was estimated at $76,000 in 2007, according to a report released by the International Bank of Qatar (IBQ)

A Bangkok-bound Qatar Airways flight was diverted to Mumbai early yesterday after a passenger misbehaved on board, an airport official here said.

Many commuters who do not have their own vehicles prefer to hire 'taxis' that are illegally operated here by some private car owners.