CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: PROF. KHALID MUBARAK AL-SHAFI

Sports / Football

Viral video shows Cristiano Ronaldo performs sujood in goal celebration 24 May 2023 - 06:50 pm
Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Shabab at the al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh on May 23, 2023. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP)
Man United on brink of Champions League return and good 1st year for Ten Hag 24 May 2023 - 05:28 pm
File photo: Manchester United's Dutch manager Erik ten Hag makes notes during the English Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on March 5, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)
Barcelona veteran Alba leaving club after 11 years 24 May 2023 - 03:40 pm
Jordi Alba. Pic: Barcelona website
'Qatar 2022 will be remembered for exceeding expectations' 24 May 2023 - 08:16 am
Rana Jubara
AFC President foresees Saudi bid for 2030 or 2034 World Cup 24 May 2023 - 08:12 am
AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa. PIC: AFC
Spain arrests seven over Vinicius racism incidents 24 May 2023 - 08:10 am
Vinicius Junior
Bukayo Saka signs new long-term Arsenal deal 23 May 2023 - 06:39 pm
Peninsula
Thai FA bans players, officials over football final brawls 23 May 2023 - 11:18 am
File photo of Indonesia's Komang Teguh Trisnanda (C) and Thailand's Soponwit Rakyart (R) react as a fight breaks out on the sidelines of the men's football final match between Thailand and Indonesia during the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Phnom Penh on May 16, 2023. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)
Four detained over Vinicius hung effigy incident: Spain police 23 May 2023 - 11:12 am
Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior reacts to being insulted pointing at the stands during the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on May 21, 2023. (Photo by Jose Jordan / AFP)
Juventus deducted 10 points after initial penalty revised 22 May 2023 - 09:54 pm
File photo
After Vinicius abuse, Spanish football acknowledges racism problem 22 May 2023 - 07:43 pm
Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior (3R) confronts a Valencia's official as he leaves after being sent off the pitch by the referee during the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on May 21, 2023. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP)
Vinicius Junior gains support after Valencia racism row 22 May 2023 - 04:44 pm
Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior (R) confronts the public as he leaves after being sent off the pitch by the referee during the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on May 21, 2023. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP)
Real Madrid coach says Vinicius didn't want to continue playing in game after racist chants 21 May 2023 - 11:56 pm
Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior reacts during the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on May 21, 2023. (Photo by Jose Jordan / AFP)
Trabzonspor condemn “inhumane” Trezeguet spitting incident 21 May 2023 - 10:21 pm
Screengrab from a social media video
Man City beats Chelsea 1-0 before Premier League title celebrations begin 21 May 2023 - 08:54 pm
Manchester City's Argentinian striker Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)
Dortmund beat Augsburg and move within reach of Bundesliga title 21 May 2023 - 08:54 pm
Dortmund's French forward Sebastien Haller (R) and Augsburg's Dutch defender Jeffrey Gouweleeuw vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Augsburg and BVB Borussia Dortmund in Augsburg, southern Germany, on May 21, 2023. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP)
Lens win to deny PSG Ligue 1 title wrap up 21 May 2023 - 08:42 pm
Lens' French forward Adrien Thomasson (C) celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the French L1 football match between FC Lorient and RC Lens at Stade du Moustoir in Lorient, western France on May 21, 2023. (Photo by JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER / AFP)
Leeds in relegation peril after West Ham defeat, Brighton seal Euro place 21 May 2023 - 07:31 pm
Leeds United's German defender Robin Koch reacts after the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Leeds United at the London Stadium. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)

Formula One

Peninsula Lusail International Circuit gears up for 2025 F1 Qatar Grand Prix with enhanced fan experiences
First-placed Mercedes' British driver George Russell celebrates on the podium after the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix night race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on October 5, 2025. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) Russell wins Singapore GP as McLaren seal constructors' title
Peninsula Piastri vows to learn 'tough lessons' after Baku disaster
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates with his trophy on the podium after the Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit in Baku on September 21, 2025. (Photo by Alexander NEMENOV / AFP) Norris says Verstappen 'genuinely a challenger' as F1 title race hots up

NBA

Peninsula NBA approves Los Angeles Lakers ownership sale
Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat handles the ball against Jaren Jackson Jr. #8 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at FedExForum on October 24, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. Justin Ford/Getty Images/AFP Heat and Blazers win first NBA games since Rozier and Billups arrests
Image / @duranthighlights on Instagram Kevin Durant agrees to NBA Rockets two-year $90 million extension
Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles during a 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP) Doncic inks three-year $165 mln Lakers extension

Cricket

Peninsula Qatar to host ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup
India's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 one-day international (ODI) final match between India and South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on November 3, 2025. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP) India announces $5.75 million reward for women cricket World Cup winners
India's Shafali Verma (L) celebrates with her team captain Harmanpreet Kaur after taking the wicket of South Africa's Marizanne Kapp at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on November 2, 2025. (Photo by Punit Paranjpe / AFP) Shafali Verma: India's World Cup hero who disguised herself as boy
India's Deepti Sharma (left), team captain Harmanpreet Kaur celebrate during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 one-day international (ODI) final match between India and South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on November 2, 2025. (Photo by Punit Paranjpe / AFP) India beat South Africa to win first Women's World Cup title

Peninsula

Peninsula

Videos
Peninsula

From diplomacy to green growth: Qatar and Sweden embark on a ‘perfect fit’ partnership
Peninsula

Germany admires Qatar’s mediation efforts in regional, international conflicts: Ambassador
Peninsula

UK Ambassador reflects on his first year of tenure in Qatar

Trending News

  1. Nepali cyclist Niranjan Aryal with his cycle at Doha Corniche.

    Cycling from Everest to Antarctica to raise climate awareness

  2. Image provided

    Lantern Festival to transform Al Bidda Park with display of illuminated sculptures

  3. People are silhouetted by the setting sun as they walk in Doha on November 9, 2025. (Photo by Karim Jaafar / AFP)

    'Al-Ghafar Star' to rise, heralding cooler nights

  4. Poland’s Ambassador to Qatar H E Tomasz Sadziński during the interview with The Peninsula. Pics: Ahmed Barakat / The Peninsula

    Polish envoy highlights strong, expanding ties between Poland and Qatar

  5. Peninsula

    Qatar Airways expands services in Saudi Arabia with new Hail route, increases flights to Jeddah and Riyadh

Today’s Newspaper

Check all issues & supplements

Latest Updates

Views

Peninsula

QF’s Pre-University Education and The Knowledge Society give young minds grounding in key issues