Marking the countdown for the April 2013 opening, Hamad International Airport (HIA) yesterday saw a symbolic ‘first-passenger check- in’.

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Doha, February 18- The Brookings Doha Center (BDC) will host a special public policy discussion with key Palestinian thought leaders on ‘The Future of the Palestinian National Project’.

Doha, Qatar – February 18, 2013: HEC Paris in Qatar, the region’s leading hub for Executive Education, and Commercialbank, one of Qatar‘s top full service banks, have joined forces to present a youth leadership program, designed by HEC Paris in Qatar, which took place last week at Doha‘s Oryx Rotana Hotel.

The Service Centre for the Elderly and People with Special Needs was inaugurated at the headquarters of the General Directorate of the Border Passports and Expatriates Affairs at Gharrafa district.

Doha, February 18 – The new Hamad International Airport in Doha will receive its first passenger flights in April this year, while cargo operations will open by March.

Doha , February 18- HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser crowned on Sunday Victoria Azarenka with the title of Qatar Tennis Open in its 11th edition. The Belarus defeated Serena Williams by two sets to one.

I spotted this guy just outside Mesaieed on Saturday morning, has anyone else seen Vladimir while he's been in Qatar? He has a Facebook page you can post 'sightings' and photos to https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=139825819360972&ref=stream&refid=17 I wonder if he is walking for any purpose or just because he can? I'd be interested to find out more information about this guy!