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Friday, August 7, 2020 10:33 AM Daily Newspaper published by GPPC Doha, Qatar. Login Sign up Sign Out MENU HOME Qatar International Region Business Sport Opinion Community Media PDF Classifieds SpotLight NewsWall My News Home Qatar International Region Business Sport Opinion Community Media PDF Classifieds SpotLight NewsWall MY NEWS Please sign in now. Email: Password: Confirmation Code: Activate account Resend confirmation code Forgot your password? Don’t have an account? Sign up Please Sign up Now. Activate account Resend confirmation code Finland reports first coronavirus death Finland on Saturday reported the country’s first death from COVID-19, saying the outbreak was "moving to the next, more serious phase" in the country. Finland reports first coronavirus death Minister reviews treatment to Covid-19 patients HE the Minister of Public Health Dr Hanan Mohamed al-Kuwari visited on Tuesday the Communicable Disease Center (CDC and Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI) of Hamad Medical Corporation ... Minister reviews treatment to Covid-19 patients Family bonds critical to protect society from drugs, says minister HE the Minister of Culture and Sports and chairman of the subcommittee on drug prevention Salah bin Ghanem al-Ali underlined the importance of preserving family cohesion to protect society from any behavioural deviations Family bonds critical to protect society from drugs, says minister Many countries failed to support learners during Covid-19: report About 40% of low and lower-middle income countries have not supported disadvantaged learners during Covid-19 school shutdown, according to 2020 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) report of Unesco Many countries failed to support learners during Covid-19: report QU initiative to promote distance learning The National Center for Educational Development at Qatar University has announced a new initiative, Awen, in continuation of its Sanid programme, to support parents, students and teachers in distance learning operations. QU initiative to promote distance learning US athletics federation calls for Olympic postponement US athletics’ governing body joined calls for the Tokyo Olympics to be postponed on Saturday, urging United States Olympic chiefs to push for the games to be delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. US athletics federation calls for Olympic postponement Dutch coronavirus cases up by 637 to 3,631, deaths up 30 to 136 The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Netherlands has risen by 637 to a total of 3,631, Dutch health authorities said in their daily update on Saturday, with 30 new deaths. Dutch coronavirus cases up by 637 to 3,631, deaths up 30 to 136 Qatar F-15 fighter makes test flight F-15 fighter jets, which have been developed for the Amiri Air Force, have successfully completed their first test flight. Qatar F-15 fighter makes test flight Close play pause Top News Egypt shuts mosques and churches over coronavirus fears 3/21/2020 4:43:47 PM Moody’s affirms Qatar’s rating at ‘Aa3’ with a ‘stable’ outlook 4/15/2020 12:15:12 AM Civic drives target abandoned vehicles in Umm Slal, Al Sheehaniya municipalities 6/26/2020 8:42:51 PM PICTURES OF THE DAY | VIDEOS OF THE DAY 152nd running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York 22-06-2020 04:28 PM The partial solar eclipse on Sunday June 21, 2020 - Images from Qatar and from around the world Celebrations on Juneteenth, to commemorate 1865 June 19 when those who enslaved in US declared free The Education City Stadium – the third tournament-ready venue for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Morning prayer in the mosques of Qatar after nearly 3 months of closure Doha central development and beautification projects start Demonstration against government’s handling of coronavirus in Kathmandu Ring-tailed lemurs at Paris Zoological Park in the Vincennes woods in Paris 09-06-2020 03:46 PM NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia An owa and an elephant at a conservation response unit in Sampoiniet, Aceh, Indonesia Rescue donkeys at Donegal Donkey Sanctuary in Castledooey Co Donegal, Ireland Taiwan’s ’Uncle Stone’ turns pebbles into colourful keepsakes Italian Air Force acrobatic unit perform as part of Republic Day ceremonies Students appear for final examinations of Secondary School Certificate. PICTURES: Shemeer Rasheed Students appear for final examinations of Secondary School Certificate. PICTURES: Shemeer Rasheed 01-06-2020 12:37 PM Shops reopen after twelve days of closure in Qatar PICTURES: Shaji Kayamkulam Unrest flares in US cities despite arrest of Minneapolis policeman Sailing boats at the port of Port-La-Foret, western France Sea Life Melbourne Aqaurium in Melbourne as it readies itself to open after lockdown The faithful conduct morning prayer on first day of Eid al-Fitr - from around the world Shopping on Eid Eve in Doha -PICTURES Shemeer Rasheed, Naushad Thekkayil, Shaji Kayamkulam A general view shows closed shops in various parts of Qatar A general view shows closed shops in various parts of Qatar 20-05-2020 11:17 AM Qatari Airforce pays tribute to healthcare workers fighting Covid-19 People comply with govt order and are seen wearing masks The agricultural yard at Al Wakrah. PICTURE: Thajudheen Wuhan revs up a massive testing campaign fearing second wave Newly born Asian elephant calves at the Prague Zoo, Prague, Czech Republic When Money Exchanges Re-Opened in Qatar. PICTURES Shemeer Rasheed, Ram Chand and Shaji Kayamkulam When Doha City enveloped in a veil of dust Monday. PICTURES: Shaji Kayamkulam The second Aspire Lake Festival 25-03-2018 07:42 PM Newly opened Orbital Highway Phase-I, Qatar The Khalifa International Stadium 1st International Kite Festival at Aspire Park Fireworks at QIFF 2017 National Day celebrations at Pakistan embassy Qatar Dragon Boat Festival Kite flying demo at Katara Beach 04-03-2017 12:53 PM ICC Republic Day fiesta A journey through the Magical Festival Village along the Katara Beach Front, Doha, Qatar When it Rained in Qatar Qatar My News play pause WCM-Q research highlights sedentary lifestyles in Mena Green area fenced off The Ministry of Municipality and... Art lovers in for a treat as museums prepare to reopen Qatar residents will again have the opportunity to explore the... Qatar observes International Day Against Drug Abuse Qatar joined the countries of the world in celebrating International... Municipalities take action over violations by food establishments Al Shamal Municipality, represented by the health control section in... Katara hosts virtual exhibitions Art enthusiasts in Qatar and elsewhere in the world will have the... PHCC continues medicine delivery through Qatar Post The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is continuing its medicine... International My News play pause Coronavirus cases may hit 225,000 by June 30: Umar Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar has said that the number of coronavirus cases in the country is expected to rise to 225,000 by the end of June, and cautioned that the virus threat is still not over. No confusion in policy on pandemic, says PM Prime Minister Imran Khan says that there has been no confusion in the government’s policy to tackle the challenge of coronavirus pandemic. Addressing at the National Assembly, he said that the government had immediately enforced a lockdown. Gun battle over El Chapo legacy leaves 16 people dead The fight for control of drug kingpin Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman’s legacy spilled into the open after a gun battle between rival Mexican gangs left 16 dead, authorities said. US/Latin America UK/Europe India Pakistan ASEAN/Philippines More Africa Afghanistan Australia Bangladesh Canada China Japan Nepal Korea Sri Lanka Rest of the World Gun battle over El Chapo legacy leaves 16 people dead 01:02 AM - 27 June 2020 Trump warns protesters targeting statues 12:09 AM - 27 June 2020 Trump virus team holds first briefing in weeks 12:05 AM - 27 June 2020 Trump...