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Sunday, 26 May 2013

QRC promotes humanitarian values

QRC promotes humanitarian values
Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) celebrated the International Day for Humanitarian Movement at Ritz-Carlton Doha, the Official Hospitality Partner of QRC, on Thursday. Several volunteers, government entities and social activists gathered at the function to promote the humanitarian value of giving without discrimination or bias. Talking to Qatar Tribune on the sidelines of the celebration QRC...

Ooredoo Marathon raises funds for Red Crescent

Ooredoo Marathon raises funds for Red Crescent
Ooredoo has presented the Qatar Red Crescent with the proceeds from the company’s first-ever Marathon, as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility strategy. In January 2013, more than 1,200 people participated in Ooredoo’s first-ever Marathon. The money generated by the Marathon’s entry fees, which were QR 50 for adults and QR 30 for children, was donated to the...

Qtel provides full support for National Sports Day

Qtel provides full support for National Sports Day
Qtel is providing full support for Qatar National Sports Day, the national holiday that promotes sports and physical activity, on 12 February. As part of the company’s ongoing focus on sport, Qtel will organise a wide variety of exciting activities for the whole family in the Museum of Islamic Art Park from 9 am to 6 pm. Qtel is also supporting the Sixth Annual Wheels ‘n Heels...

Qtel Marathon a smash hit success

Qtel Marathon a smash hit success
The first-ever Qtel Marathon was a smash hit success today, with more than 1,200 people participating, and scores of families and friends cheering them on. Three races took place– a half marathon (21.1 km), a 10km race, and 1km fun run for children under 18 –on a beautiful January morning on Doha’s scenic Corniche, starting at the Museum of Islamic Art. All three races saw strong...

Qatar Petroleum donates four ambulances to Qatar Charities

Qatar Petroleum donates four ambulances to Qatar Charities
Qatar Petroleum (QP) has donated four ambulance vehicles to four charity organizations and societies in Qatar, the oil major said Monday. The ambulances will be used by the recipients for humanitarian activities and this gesture of support comes under the directives of HE the Minister of Energy and Industry and Chairman and Managing Director of QP Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al...

“Heart Qatar” gathered 50 children with special needs to play sports

“Heart Qatar” gathered 50 children with special needs to play sports
“Run The World” Festival event “Heart Qatar” gathered over 50 children with special needs to play sports with athletes on the 19th of December at Qatar Sports Club. Being part of the ten-day National Youth Sports Festival, “Heart Qatar” aimed to highlight the importance of healthy and active lifestyle for everyone, regardless physical abilities and age. The day started with...

University of Calgary – Qatar celebrates Bachelor of Nursing graduation

University of Calgary – Qatar celebrates Bachelor of Nursing graduation
With Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser in attendance, the University of Calgary – Qatar (UCQ) celebrated the third convocation of its Bachelor of Nursing. Twelve graduates received their degrees in a ceremony last night. It is a significant milestone not only for the graduates and the university but also for the State of Qatar and we are honoured to have the unwavering support and...

Qatar’s biggest business networking event held in Doha

Qatar’s biggest business networking event held in Doha
Nearly 1000 businesspeople will gather at the Grand Hyatt Doha on Wednesday October 3 for one of the region’s biggest business networking events. Back2Business 2012 will see the participation of seven major business councils operating in Qatar, including the Australia-New Zealand (ANZBIQ), British (QFFB), Dutch (DBCQ), German (GBCQ), Italian (IBCQ), Scandinavian (SBCQ) and Spanish...

Qatar Center for Organ Transplantation attracts international recognition

Qatar Center for Organ Transplantation attracts international recognition
Since opening in November 2011, the Qatar Center for Organ Transplantation (QCOT) has gained widespread recognition as a world-class organ transplant center. The center, managed by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), has established a reputation for quality patient care and as a result has received numerous requests for organ transplants from outside Qatar. One of the most recent success...

Qatar’s biggest business networking event ready for its 8th record breaking year

Qatar’s biggest business networking event ready for its 8th record breaking year
More than 1,000 business leaders will gather at the Grand Hyatt Doha on October 3 for one of the region’s biggest business networking events. Now in its eighth year, Back2Business 2012 will see the participation of seven major business councils operating in Qatar, including the Australia-New Zealand (ANZBIQ), British (QBBF), Dutch (DBCQ), German (GBCQ), Italian (IBCQ), Scandinavian...

First Aid training underlines Jaidah Group’s commitment to workplace safety

First Aid training underlines Jaidah Group’s commitment to workplace safety
Jaidah Group – one of the most influential and successful conglomerates operating in Qatar – has announced the conclusion of its first session of First Aid and CPR training courses for its employees. Earlier in 2012, recognising the importance of enhancing the First Aid and CPR skills in the workplace, Jaidah Group announced a programme in conjunction with Qatar Red Crescent to...

QC provides clothing to 9,000 Syrian refugees in Turkey and Iraq

QC provides clothing to 9,000 Syrian refugees in Turkey and Iraq
Qatar Charity (QC) distributed clothes and gifts for the Eid al Fitr festivity to more than 9,000 Syrian refugees in Turkey, Jordan and Iraq, bringing the season’s joy to children and their families, who live in trying circumstances. Mohammed Mubarak Salem al Adsani, QC’s executive director for international operations, said: “The distribution of clothing to Syrian refugee...