The Peninsula Qatar

CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: PROF. KHALID MUBARAK AL-SHAFI

Free shuttle bus service to Arab Cup activities in Asian Town, Barwa Baraha 04 Dec 2025 - 04:02 pm

Doha, Qatar: On the occasion of Arab Cup Qatar 2025, the Workers Support and Insurance Fund in coordination with Karwa has arranged free...

Qatar Executive announces full-fleet Starlink installation for unmatched inflight connectivity 04 Dec 2025 - 03:47 pm

Entire ultra-long-range fleet to feature high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi by early 2026 Doha,Qatar: Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of the Qatar Airways...

Hong Kong removes construction netting after deadly fire 04 Dec 2025 - 03:43 pm

Hong Kong: Workers began removing protective netting from construction sites across Hong Kong on Thursday to comply with a government order after the...

Kate Winslet 'so proud' as directorial debut premieres 04 Dec 2025 - 03:20 pm

London: Oscar-winning British actress Kate Winslet said she was "so proud" of herself for directing her first film "Goodbye June" and would "love...

EU hits Meta with antitrust probe over WhatsApp AI features 04 Dec 2025 - 02:56 pm

Brussels, Belgium: The EU said Thursday it has opened an antitrust probe to determine if the way Meta is rolling out AI features...

Qatar Chamber discusses strengthening economic cooperation with Panama 04 Dec 2025 - 02:43 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber discussed Thursday enhancing trade and economic cooperation, the investment climate and available opportunities with Panama, and the role of...

Meta starts removing under-16s from social media in Australia 04 Dec 2025 - 02:37 pm

Sydney: Tech giant Meta said Thursday it is starting to remove under-16s inAustraliafrom Instagram, Threads and Facebook ahead of the country's world-first youth...

Chaos after India's biggest airline cancels 1,200 flights 04 Dec 2025 - 02:06 pm

New Delhi, India: Chaos gripped Indian airports on Thursday after the country's biggest airline IndiGo cancelled over 1,200 flights, stranding thousands of passengers....

Trump pardons Democratic congressman in bribery case 04 Dec 2025 - 02:03 pm

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump has pardoned a Democratic member of Congress in a bribery case, saying the justice system had...

Qatar selects architect Frida Escobedo to design new headquarters complex for Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Dec 2025 - 01:50 pm

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar today announced that it is dedicating a key site on Doha's waterfront to a new headquarters for...

Indian boy earns official chess rating -- aged three 04 Dec 2025 - 01:12 pm

New Delhi: India's Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha has become the youngest player in chess history to earn an official FIDE rating at the age...

Chances of thundery rain in some areas this weekend: Qatar Meteorology 04 Dec 2025 - 12:50 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has released a weather report for the weekend starting from today, December 4, 2025 to Saturday, December...

Qatar unveils plan for new Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Doha Corniche 04 Dec 2025 - 12:41 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar announced on Thursday that it is dedicating a key site on Doha’s waterfront for a new Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

Qatar to host conference advancing heritage and sustainable development in Doha 04 Dec 2025 - 12:21 pm

Doha, Qatar: UNESCO Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen, in cooperation with the UNESCO Chair for World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism...

State Minister for Foreign Affairs receives copy of credentials of Saudi Ambassador 04 Dec 2025 - 11:51 am

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received Thursday a copy of the credentials of HRH...

France detects two MERS virus cases among tour group 04 Dec 2025 - 11:44 am

Paris, France: French authorities have isolated two people infected with the virus that causes Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome (MERS) who were among a...

National Committee for preparation of National Human Rights Action Plan holds fourth meeting 04 Dec 2025 - 11:04 am

Doha, Qatar: The national committee tasked with preparing the National Action Plan for Human Rights (2026-2030) held its fourth meeting at the headquarters...

Markram ton helps South Africa level ODI series against India 04 Dec 2025 - 10:36 am

Raipur: Opener Aiden Markram hit a sparkling century to help South Africa chase down 359 for a series-levelling win over India in the...

Dow Jones Middle East Head: WSJ Tech Live Doha strengthens global tech presence 04 Dec 2025 - 10:34 am

Doha, Qatar: Doha’s selection to host the first-ever WSJ Tech Live event in the Middle East reflects the long-standing partnership and reinforces the...

Oil prices fall for second day on surplus concerns 04 Dec 2025 - 10:32 am

Singapore: Oil prices fell for a second consecutive session on yesterday amid growing concerns over a potential supply surplus, driven by rising crude...