Qatar tops the world
when it comes to per capita
water consumption. A country
where the groundwater
resource is depleting fast in
the absence of adequate rain,
it is ironical that people are
consuming water in such a
huge quantity.
AFTER a strain of salmonella in peanut
products sickened more than 500 people
and contributed to eight deaths, government
investigators finally took a hard look at a
peanut producer in southwest Georgia.
What they discovered was alarming and
shameful.
THE annual gathering of
politicians and business leaders
at the World Economic
Forum in Davos is normally a
time for celebration of the triumph
of global capitalism — and a
plea from those outside the magic
circle to be allowed to join in.
Qatar may
buy stakes in three 'bluechip'
companies and increase existing
holdings, the Prime Minister and
Minister of Foreign Affairs His
Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim
bin Jabor al Thani said.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Urban Planning has decided to enforce the ban on use of plastic materials for packaging food products. This step has been taken in light of the recent directive
The US economy shrank at its fastest pace in nearly 27 years in the fourth quarter, government data showed on Friday, sinking deeper into recession as consumers and business cut spending.
Rafael Nadal survived a record five-set battle with fellow Spanish left-hander Fernando Verdasco to set up a classic Australian Open final with arch-rival Roger Federer on Friday.
"Idon't
think it's ever been a more exciting
time in my career," Amanda
Righetti says. "It's just
a blessing. It's more than I could
have ever expected." Righetti
is indeed on a roll that would
make many a young thespian jealous.
Members of Triskelion, a fraternity of Filipino expatriates, organised a blood donation camp at the Philippine Labour Office (POLO-OWWA) here on Friday. The event billed Dugong Alay, Sagip Buhay (Blood Gift, Save Life) was the first such activity organised by Triskelion´s Qatar chapter formed in 2004. It was also the group´s first socio-civic activity for the year. With the help of the Hamad Medical Corporation´s blood donation unit, Triskelion members.
Qatari Diar won the Manzoor Ahmed Cup 2009 which is their first major trophy. The tournament was organised by the Qatar Cricket Association Complex in West Bay and sponsored by Arup International Engineering. After winning all round matches they met the Q-Tel Cricket team in the final. A superb all-round bowling and batting performance throughout the tournament by the Qatari Diar team led to their victory. The Qatari Diar Cricket Club started playing under QCA in 2007-2008 .
The Qtel Oasis at Sealine received over 1,000 families a day during the last week. Much more are expected in the coming weeks, especially on weekends, as families, friends and neighbours look to take advantage of the temperate climate and as a getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. As a special feature, the Oasis hosted an animal tent this weekend, where children were able to see and interact with a number of zoo animals.
The race to acquire Satyam Computer Services, the outsourcing firm snared in India´s biggest corporate scandal, heated up as diversified Spice Group offered to buy a 51 percent stake, joining other potential bidders. Satyam is struggling to survive after founder and chairman Ramalinga Raju quit this month, disclosing profits had been overstated for years. Since then, the government-appointed board has named bankers to identify strategic investors for the firm.
The pain of Japan´s recession is spreading from the factory floor to the living room, as December figures showed companies slashed output at a record pace, the jobless rate surged and household spending fell sharply. Industrial production at the nation´s manufacturers plunged 9.6 percent in November, the largest drop since Tokyo began measuring such data in 1953, the government said on Friday. A survey predicted further declines of 9.1 percent in January and 4.7 percent in February.
Roche cut its offer for Genentech Inc, launching a hostile bid which dashed investor hopes of a sweetened offer for the 44 percent of the US biotech group its does not already own. Roche Holding AG´s new and lower offer for the outstanding shares, pitched directly to shareholders, was a surprise and reflected tougher financing conditions and a drop in Genentech Inc shares, analysts said on Friday.We are confident that we will have the financing available.
Pakistan´s controversial pacer Mohammad Asif will get a one-year ban for failing a dope test during the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League, a source close to the player said on Friday. Although no official announcement has been made by the IPL yet, the source said they had learnt from unofficial channels that the bowler will get a one-year ban. "We have got indications from the IPL through unofficial channels that the drug tribunal will...
The Orlando Magic are looking more and more like a contender in the Eastern Conference. Dwight Howard had 22 points and 18 rebounds, Hedo Turkoglu added 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the Magic took advantage of LeBron James´ shooting struggles to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 99- 88 on Thursday night. Rashard Lewis and Jameer Nelson, both selected All-Star reserves earlier in the night, also came up big for Orlando. Lewis had 19 points...
All that can prevent the Pittsburgh Steelers from becoming the winningest team in Super Bowl history is an Arizona Cardinals team trying to snap a 61-season title drought. Two weeks of hype and subplots finally give way to a gridiron showdown Sunday, with rival quarterbacks Kurt Warner of Arizona and Ben Roethlisberger of Pittsburgh each seeking a measure of redemption for past failures. Pittsburgh will seek an unprecedented sixth Super Bowl crown.
The slumping US economy meets romantic comedy when New In Town opens in movie theaters soon as one of several upcoming films about pocketbook issues that may resonate with recession-weary audiences. New In Town, released by Lionsgate, stars Renee Zellweger as an executive poised to close a Minnesota factory until she falls in love with a union boss (Harry Connick Jr) and fights to revive the plant. Hollywood movies generally are produced more than a year before their release.
Bollywood actress Amrita Rao says she is jealous of her Victory co-star Harman Baweja because he has several scenes with national and international cricketers while she didn´t have even one in the movie. "Don´t sprinkle salt on the wound," whined Amrita when she was asked if she got to share screen space with any of the cricketers in Victory. "I didn´t get a single chance to shoot with any cricketer. It has all been Harman´s privilege and I am very jealous of him," Amrita said in an interview.
Jennifer Aniston will reportedly take centrestage at the Oscar ceremony, where her ex-husband Brad Pitt and his girlfriend Angelina Jolie will also be present as they have been nominated in the best actor and actress category. "Jen will own the night. Brad and Angie might be nominated, but Los Angeles is Jen´s town," said a friend in a press statement. Pitt is nominated in the best actor category for his performance in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button...
Qatar’s economy will grow by 29 percent
this year, the fastest rate in
more than a decade, as natural gas
production almost doubles, the
International Monetary Fund said.
Qatar is also expected to maintain
budget and current-account surpluses.
Illinois lawmakers ousted the state’s
corruption-tainted governor on
Thursday, capping a political saga
sparked by his arrest on charges of
trying to sell President Barack
Obama’s Senate seat for personal
gain. The state Senate voted 59 to 0
that Democrat Rod Blagojevich.
Members of Triskelion, a fraternity of Filipino expatriates, organised a blood donation camp at the Philippine Labour Office (POLO-OWWA) here on Friday. The event billed Dugong Alay, Sagip Buhay (Blood Gift, Save Life) was the first such activity organised by Triskelion´s Qatar chapter formed in 2004. It was also the group´s first socio-civic activity for the year. With the help of the Hamad Medical Corporation´s blood donation unit, Triskelion members. 
Qatari Diar won the Manzoor Ahmed Cup 2009 which is their first major trophy. The tournament was organised by the Qatar Cricket Association Complex in West Bay and sponsored by Arup International Engineering. After winning all round matches they met the Q-Tel Cricket team in the final. A superb all-round bowling and batting performance throughout the tournament by the Qatari Diar team led to their victory. The Qatari Diar Cricket Club started playing under QCA in 2007-2008 . 
The Qtel Oasis at Sealine received over 1,000 families a day during the last week. Much more are expected in the coming weeks, especially on weekends, as families, friends and neighbours look to take advantage of the temperate climate and as a getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. As a special feature, the Oasis hosted an animal tent this weekend, where children were able to see and interact with a number of zoo animals. 
The race to acquire Satyam Computer Services, the outsourcing firm snared in India´s biggest corporate scandal, heated up as diversified Spice Group offered to buy a 51 percent stake, joining other potential bidders. Satyam is struggling to survive after founder and chairman Ramalinga Raju quit this month, disclosing profits had been overstated for years. Since then, the government-appointed board has named bankers to identify strategic investors for the firm. 
The pain of Japan´s recession is spreading from the factory floor to the living room, as December figures showed companies slashed output at a record pace, the jobless rate surged and household spending fell sharply. Industrial production at the nation´s manufacturers plunged 9.6 percent in November, the largest drop since Tokyo began measuring such data in 1953, the government said on Friday. A survey predicted further declines of 9.1 percent in January and 4.7 percent in February. 
Roche cut its offer for Genentech Inc, launching a hostile bid which dashed investor hopes of a sweetened offer for the 44 percent of the US biotech group its does not already own. Roche Holding AG´s new and lower offer for the outstanding shares, pitched directly to shareholders, was a surprise and reflected tougher financing conditions and a drop in Genentech Inc shares, analysts said on Friday.We are confident that we will have the financing available. 
Pakistan´s controversial pacer Mohammad Asif will get a one-year ban for failing a dope test during the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League, a source close to the player said on Friday. Although no official announcement has been made by the IPL yet, the source said they had learnt from unofficial channels that the bowler will get a one-year ban. "We have got indications from the IPL through unofficial channels that the drug tribunal will... 
The Orlando Magic are looking more and more like a contender in the Eastern Conference. Dwight Howard had 22 points and 18 rebounds, Hedo Turkoglu added 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the Magic took advantage of LeBron James´ shooting struggles to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 99- 88 on Thursday night. Rashard Lewis and Jameer Nelson, both selected All-Star reserves earlier in the night, also came up big for Orlando. Lewis had 19 points...
All that can prevent the Pittsburgh Steelers from becoming the winningest team in Super Bowl history is an Arizona Cardinals team trying to snap a 61-season title drought. Two weeks of hype and subplots finally give way to a gridiron showdown Sunday, with rival quarterbacks Kurt Warner of Arizona and Ben Roethlisberger of Pittsburgh each seeking a measure of redemption for past failures. Pittsburgh will seek an unprecedented sixth Super Bowl crown.
The slumping US economy meets romantic comedy when New In Town opens in movie theaters soon as one of several upcoming films about pocketbook issues that may resonate with recession-weary audiences. New In Town, released by Lionsgate, stars Renee Zellweger as an executive poised to close a Minnesota factory until she falls in love with a union boss (Harry Connick Jr) and fights to revive the plant. Hollywood movies generally are produced more than a year before their release. 
Bollywood actress Amrita Rao says she is jealous of her Victory co-star Harman Baweja because he has several scenes with national and international cricketers while she didn´t have even one in the movie. "Don´t sprinkle salt on the wound," whined Amrita when she was asked if she got to share screen space with any of the cricketers in Victory. "I didn´t get a single chance to shoot with any cricketer. It has all been Harman´s privilege and I am very jealous of him," Amrita said in an interview. 
Jennifer Aniston will reportedly take centrestage at the Oscar ceremony, where her ex-husband Brad Pitt and his girlfriend Angelina Jolie will also be present as they have been nominated in the best actor and actress category. "Jen will own the night. Brad and Angie might be nominated, but Los Angeles is Jen´s town," said a friend in a press statement. Pitt is nominated in the best actor category for his performance in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button... 
Qatar’s economy will grow by 29 percent
this year, the fastest rate in
more than a decade, as natural gas
production almost doubles, the
International Monetary Fund said.
Qatar is also expected to maintain
budget and current-account surpluses.
Illinois lawmakers ousted the state’s
corruption-tainted governor on
Thursday, capping a political saga
sparked by his arrest on charges of
trying to sell President Barack
Obama’s Senate seat for personal
gain. The state Senate voted 59 to 0
that Democrat Rod Blagojevich.
