The Court of Appeal has reduced the sentence of a GCC man convicted of possessing and dealing in drugs from 10 years in jail to three years, local Arabic daily Arrayah has reported.
He also has to pay a fine of QR200,000. The defendant was convicted by the Court of First Instance and given a sentence of 10 years in jail, besides being ordered to pay a fine of QR200,000. The court had established his guilt based on the circumstances of
his arrest and police and Public Prosecution investigations.
The man used to take hashish and other drugs, besides trading them with others, according to security sources. However, he never admitted his guilt and denied all the charges.
The Court of Appeal said while it was certain that legal procedures were carried out in the proper manner, there was scope for reducing the sentence.


Health Minister opens Qatar International Medical Congress
HE Abdullah bin Khalid al-Qahtani, Minister of Public Health & Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH), inaugurated The Qatar International Medical Congress (QIMC) 2015 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC).  
QIMC 2015 is in line with the aspirations of the Qatar National Vision 2030.
The event will run till May 28 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) to support the regional medical sector’s needs.

Free Novo tickets for Ooredoo customers
Ooredoo has announced a new partnership with the Novo Cinema Group to offer a “buy one get one free” promotion for Ooredoo customers.
The promotion, which is available every Wednesday, has been designed to enhance the customer experience for everyone who enjoys Ooredoo services, according to a statement.
To get the offer, customers need to send the SMS ‘2DCOOL’ to 92070 to be sent a code to claim their free second ticket at the Novo box office.
Only Ooredoo customers can apply for the offer and the registered Ooredoo phone on which they received the code will have to be presented at the time of collecting the second free ticket.
Novo Cinema, which
is located at The Pearl-Qatar, Medina Centrale, offers a VIP cinema experience for viewers with a wide range from regular, 3D, IMAX and 7-star theatres, the statement adds.