The male population in Qatar may
be more than three times that of female
right now, but in a decade from now the
male-female
popul
a t i o n
ratio will
be evenly balanced, says an expert at the
General Secretariat for Development
and Planning.
PRESIDENT Obama
used his platform
wisely when he gave his
first interview as head of
state this week to the
Arab satellite TV station
Al Arabiya. Although he
himself cautioned that he
will eventually be judged
more on his actions...
DOUBLE-SHOT lovers take
note — the world´s most
popular psychoactive drug
may have a disturbing hidden
effect on some of its habitual
users.
Heavy drinkers of coffee, tea,
energy drinks and other caffeinated
beverages are more likely to hallucinate.
Iran launched its first home-made satellite into orbit on Tuesday, state television reported, displaying progress in space technology at a time of persistent international tension over its nuclear programme.
Italy's Undersecretary
of State in-charge of Tourism
Michela Vittoria Brambilla on
Tuesday said that an agreement
between Qatar and Italy to boost
cooperation in tourism sector
is likely to be signed next month
Doha Bank expects to grow at around 9 percent in 2009 as compared with the 25 percent growth it achieved in all quarters of 2008, said Doha Bank Chief Executive Officer R Seetharaman while speaking at a function.
Belgian Tom Boonen lived up to his reputation of the champion rider by clinching his 15th stage win in Doha as he won the Al Zubarah to Doha Golf Club 137.5 km third stage of Tour of Qatar here on Tuesday.
My wife and
I went back to take a second look
at The Reader, not because of
the controversy in the liberal
press, but because of the feet.
I'm not going to spoil the story
of the film for you.
Aside from strong political, industrial, and cultural ties, relationship between Qatar and France is likely to become stronger even in the field of sports. Speaking to Qatar Tribune at a reception held at his residence to honour French and Qatari sportsmen currently participating at the Tour of Qatar, French ambassador to Qatar HE Gilles Bonnaud said that Qatar´s interest in hosting a stage of Tour de France was another example of the close relationship..
Texas A&M University at Qatar on Tuesday recognised 40 high-achieving Qatari high school students who completed a rigorous two-week science and math enrichment programme in collaboration with the Supreme Education Council´s Higher Education Institute. The students, from 10 Doha high schools, took 40 hours of chemistry, math and physics as part of a pre-college enrichment programme designed to encourage them to consider pursuing education and careers in engineering and science.
Gutten Abend," (good evening!) say nineyear- old Sarig and s e v e n - y e a r - o l d Dhanisa Salil cheerfully as I enter their home in Doha´s Salata Jadeed, one evening. Indian kids speaking German? Maybe not that unusual considering the fact that learning a foreign language has become really important in today´s times. But, you will be amazed when you hear how these children have learnt this language — from watching a German television channel!
BP Plc missed analysts´ forecasts with a 24 percent drop in fourth-quarter replacement cost net profit to $2.59 billion, due to a collapse in oil prices and a big loss at its Russian unit. Chief Executive Tony Hayward said the oil major was responding to weaker crude prices by intensifying his efforts to cut costs and jobs, echoing similar comments rival Royal Dutch Shell Plc made to staff last week. "The mantra in BP today is: Every dollar counts.
Citigroup plans to use some $36.5 billion of its US government capital infusion for new mortgages, credit card loans and to buy mortgagebacked securities in the coming months, the Associated Press reported on Monday. Citigroup will announce details on Tuesday of how it will increase lending by using funds provided under the Troubled Asset Relief Programme (TARP), the AP said. "Our responsibility is to put these funds to work quickly, prudently and transparently to increase available lending and liquidity.
The US housing market lost $3.3 trillion in value last year and almost one in six owners with mortgages owed more than their homes were worth as the economy went into recession, Zillow.com said. The median estimated home price declined 11.6 percent in 2008 to $192,119 and homeowners lost $1.4 trillion in value in the fourth quarter alone, the Seattle-based real estate data service said in a report on Tuesday. "It´s like a runaway train gaining momentum".
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps could yet find himself in hot water with sponsors after a British newspaper published a photograph that appeared to show him smoking marijuana, a sports business expert said on Monday. Initial reaction to the article was subdued, with at least two sponsors — Speedo and Omega — saying they had no plans to part ways with the 23-year-old Olympic hero who won an unprecedented eight gold medals in Beijing in August. The News of the World published the photo on Sunday.
A thrilling finish and three of the most spectacular plays in Super Bowl history will help put Pittsburgh´s record sixth victory in the gridiron spectacle among the greatest title games. But forgive Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, the youngest coach in Super Bowl history at age 36, if he cannot share the perspective on his team´s last-minute rally for a 27-23 triumph over Arizona on Sunday in Super Bowl 43. "It was a fierce battle that hopefully honored those who played before us," Tomlin said Monday .
Afghanistan´s national cricket team arrived home on Tuesday to a modest but ecstatic crowd after reaching the final stage of the 2011 World Cup qualifiers. Despite a raging insurgency, lack of funds and having no proper cricket pitch, Afghanistan embarked on an extraordinary rise in international cricket last year, winning Division Five and Four of the 2011 World Cup qualifiers. Last week the team continued their climb, winning Division.
In his Love´s Trinity, the Victorian poet laureate Alfred Austin sums up the holistic view of love that has long held sway: Soul, heart, and body, we thus singly name, Are not in love divisible and distinct, But each with each inseparably link´d. Now researchers are attempting to isolate and identify the neural and genetic components underlying this seemingly uniquely human emotion. Indeed, biologists may soon be able to reduce certain mental states associated with love to a biochemical chain of events.
Bollywood actress Raima Sen will be seen living out her fantasy as the lead in Madhureeta Anand´s directorial debut Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye, about a woman´s quest for her dreams. Releasing soon, the film has been co-produced by PVR Pictures and Madhureeta´s company Eka Films Pvt Ltd and stars Arbaaz Khan and Randeep Hooda along with Raima in the lead. Before becoming a feature film director, Ma d h u r e e t a made various award-winning documentari s for the BBC .
High school movies never get old for filmmakers because emotions run so high and life issues are so intense at that time in life. Dare, a smart and wellobserved entry in the genre, is a cut above the usual hijinks. The universality of the story could lead to satisfying returns at the box office and make it a staple on cable outlets. What elevates Sundance festival entry Dare above the usual high school fare is the quality of the writing by David Brind, crisp direction.
The Doha Securities Market (DSM)
ended down 55 points, 1.1 percent, to
5012.71 on Tuesday. The market is
the Gulf ’s worst performing bourse
this year, after outperforming regional
markets in 2008. The United Arab
Emirates shares declined, sending
Dubai’s index to its lowest.
Citigroup Inc. has plans to use $36.5
billion - part of a $45 billion government
bail-out - for consumer and
corporate loans and new US mortgages,
Bloomberg reported on
Tuesday.
Aside from strong political, industrial, and cultural ties, relationship between Qatar and France is likely to become stronger even in the field of sports. Speaking to Qatar Tribune at a reception held at his residence to honour French and Qatari sportsmen currently participating at the Tour of Qatar, French ambassador to Qatar HE Gilles Bonnaud said that Qatar´s interest in hosting a stage of Tour de France was another example of the close relationship.. 
Texas A&M University at Qatar on Tuesday recognised 40 high-achieving Qatari high school students who completed a rigorous two-week science and math enrichment programme in collaboration with the Supreme Education Council´s Higher Education Institute. The students, from 10 Doha high schools, took 40 hours of chemistry, math and physics as part of a pre-college enrichment programme designed to encourage them to consider pursuing education and careers in engineering and science. 
Gutten Abend," (good evening!) say nineyear- old Sarig and s e v e n - y e a r - o l d Dhanisa Salil cheerfully as I enter their home in Doha´s Salata Jadeed, one evening. Indian kids speaking German? Maybe not that unusual considering the fact that learning a foreign language has become really important in today´s times. But, you will be amazed when you hear how these children have learnt this language — from watching a German television channel! 
BP Plc missed analysts´ forecasts with a 24 percent drop in fourth-quarter replacement cost net profit to $2.59 billion, due to a collapse in oil prices and a big loss at its Russian unit. Chief Executive Tony Hayward said the oil major was responding to weaker crude prices by intensifying his efforts to cut costs and jobs, echoing similar comments rival Royal Dutch Shell Plc made to staff last week. "The mantra in BP today is: Every dollar counts. 
Citigroup plans to use some $36.5 billion of its US government capital infusion for new mortgages, credit card loans and to buy mortgagebacked securities in the coming months, the Associated Press reported on Monday. Citigroup will announce details on Tuesday of how it will increase lending by using funds provided under the Troubled Asset Relief Programme (TARP), the AP said. "Our responsibility is to put these funds to work quickly, prudently and transparently to increase available lending and liquidity. 
The US housing market lost $3.3 trillion in value last year and almost one in six owners with mortgages owed more than their homes were worth as the economy went into recession, Zillow.com said. The median estimated home price declined 11.6 percent in 2008 to $192,119 and homeowners lost $1.4 trillion in value in the fourth quarter alone, the Seattle-based real estate data service said in a report on Tuesday. "It´s like a runaway train gaining momentum". 
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps could yet find himself in hot water with sponsors after a British newspaper published a photograph that appeared to show him smoking marijuana, a sports business expert said on Monday. Initial reaction to the article was subdued, with at least two sponsors — Speedo and Omega — saying they had no plans to part ways with the 23-year-old Olympic hero who won an unprecedented eight gold medals in Beijing in August. The News of the World published the photo on Sunday. 
A thrilling finish and three of the most spectacular plays in Super Bowl history will help put Pittsburgh´s record sixth victory in the gridiron spectacle among the greatest title games. But forgive Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, the youngest coach in Super Bowl history at age 36, if he cannot share the perspective on his team´s last-minute rally for a 27-23 triumph over Arizona on Sunday in Super Bowl 43. "It was a fierce battle that hopefully honored those who played before us," Tomlin said Monday . 
Afghanistan´s national cricket team arrived home on Tuesday to a modest but ecstatic crowd after reaching the final stage of the 2011 World Cup qualifiers. Despite a raging insurgency, lack of funds and having no proper cricket pitch, Afghanistan embarked on an extraordinary rise in international cricket last year, winning Division Five and Four of the 2011 World Cup qualifiers. Last week the team continued their climb, winning Division. 
In his Love´s Trinity, the Victorian poet laureate Alfred Austin sums up the holistic view of love that has long held sway: Soul, heart, and body, we thus singly name, Are not in love divisible and distinct, But each with each inseparably link´d. Now researchers are attempting to isolate and identify the neural and genetic components underlying this seemingly uniquely human emotion. Indeed, biologists may soon be able to reduce certain mental states associated with love to a biochemical chain of events. 
Bollywood actress Raima Sen will be seen living out her fantasy as the lead in Madhureeta Anand´s directorial debut Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye, about a woman´s quest for her dreams. Releasing soon, the film has been co-produced by PVR Pictures and Madhureeta´s company Eka Films Pvt Ltd and stars Arbaaz Khan and Randeep Hooda along with Raima in the lead. Before becoming a feature film director, Ma d h u r e e t a made various award-winning documentari s for the BBC .
High school movies never get old for filmmakers because emotions run so high and life issues are so intense at that time in life. Dare, a smart and wellobserved entry in the genre, is a cut above the usual hijinks. The universality of the story could lead to satisfying returns at the box office and make it a staple on cable outlets. What elevates Sundance festival entry Dare above the usual high school fare is the quality of the writing by David Brind, crisp direction.
The Doha Securities Market (DSM)
ended down 55 points, 1.1 percent, to
5012.71 on Tuesday. The market is
the Gulf ’s worst performing bourse
this year, after outperforming regional
markets in 2008. The United Arab
Emirates shares declined, sending
Dubai’s index to its lowest.
Citigroup Inc. has plans to use $36.5
billion - part of a $45 billion government
bail-out - for consumer and
corporate loans and new US mortgages,
Bloomberg reported on
Tuesday.
