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Qatar's mobile subscriber base may touch 5.4mn by 2020: BMI ECONOMY

Qatar's mobile subscriber base may touch 5.4mn by 2020: BMI

Qatar's mobile subscriber base may end 2016 with 4.86mn mobile subscribers, and rise to 5.42mn by 2020, BMI Research has said in its latest report.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Used furniture, home appliances find fewer takers ARABIA

Used furniture, home appliances find fewer takers

The used furniture and home appliances market seems to have stagnated as many of these products are remaining unsold for long periods, it is learnt.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Emir speaks to Turkish President on phone ARABIA

Emir speaks to Turkish President on phone

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on Saturday made a phone call to the President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan to congratulate him on the support of the Turkish people to its leadership.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Expat fined QR20,000 for insulting motorist, damaging vehicle ARABIA

Expat fined QR20,000 for insulting motorist, damaging vehicle

A Doha Criminal Court has fined a Greek expatriate QR20,000 for insulting a woman motorist and damaging her vehicle.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Film lovers seek promotional offers ARABIA

Film lovers seek promotional offers

Film enthusiasts have sought special promotions and discounts at Qatar's multiplexes, saying such initiatives would benefit cinema operators as well as viewers.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Expat gets 3-year jail for stealing cash ARABIA

Expat gets 3-year jail for stealing cash

A Doha Criminal Court has sentenced a Bangladeshi expatriate, in absentia, to three years in jail for stealing a roommate's money.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Eid fest in Qatar concludes, Summer Festival set next month ARABIA

Eid fest in Qatar concludes, Summer Festival set next month

Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Qatar treated many residents and foreign visitors with fun-filled entertainment shows and activities at various locations for the last five days.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Strong winds, poor visibility likely ARABIA

Strong winds, poor visibility likely

Strong winds are expected during Monday also along with poor visibility in some places due to dusty conditions, the Qatar Met department has said in its forecast.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
The humid season is upon us SPORT

The humid season is upon us

So far this year the humidity has stayed fairly low in Doha. In June, there was only one day which had humidity of more than 67%, and that was on the last day of the month.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Enjoyed and lauded by visitors, Eid festivities conclude at Katara ARABIA

Enjoyed and lauded by visitors, Eid festivities conclude at Katara

Thousands of people joined the four-day Eid al-Fitr festivities at Katara – the Cultural Village, which concluded on Saturday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Residents welcome opening new bridge on F-Ring Road ARABIA

Residents welcome opening new bridge on F-Ring Road

Residents have welcomed the opening of the new bridge extending from F-Ring Road to Mesaimeer Road, saying it would benefit a large number of people.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Beachgoers warned of changing tides, sea conditions ARABIA

Beachgoers warned of changing tides, sea conditions

Holidaymakers who go to the beaches should be cautious about the nature of the sea and the tides to avoid death by drowning, Dr Hamid Ahmed Gharib, medical supervisor at the Sealine Medical Clinic of Hamad Medical Corporation and consultant at HMC’s Medical Administration Department has said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016