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

Qatar

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General
Minister of Labour chairs Workforce Planning Committee meeting

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour and Chair of the Workforce Planning Committee (WPC), HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri on Thursday chaired the WPC's regular meeting, which reviewed key developments shaping Qatar's labour market landscape. The meeting examined the advancement of strategic initiatives and national programmes designed to strengthen the capabilities of Qatari talent, expand national workforce participation in the private sector, and attract highly skilled expatriate professionals in alignment with evolving labour market demands and long-term economic priorities. Discussions underscored the Committee's commitment to fostering a competitive, resilient and sustainable labour market, consistent with the objectives of the National Strategy for an Effective and Highly Productive Workforce and Qatar's Third National Development Strategy.

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Government
Prime Minister meets Senegalese Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, met Thursday, January 29, 2029,with Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs andSenegalese Abroad of the Republic of Senegal, HE Cheikh Niang, who is visiting Doha. Discussion during the meeting dealt with bilateral relation and ways to bolster them; regional developments; and boosting efforts aimed at cementing security and stability in Africa in addition to a host of topics of mutual interest.

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Transport
Doha Metro updates metrolink services ahead of major events on January 30

Doha, Qatar: Doha Metro has announced two changes to its metrolink services serving Education City and National Museum Metro Station for tomorrow, January 30, 2026. According to the announcement, M212 buses will operate from Education City Station, Exit 1, instead of Al Riffa Mall of Qatar Station. Meanwhile, M316 buses will operate from National Museum Station, Exit 1, instead of Ras Bu Abboud Station. The temporary changes have been announced to faciliate travel for fans and visitors attending the Match for Hope tournament at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium and the 25N51E Music Festival at the 974 Stadium Precinct. Click here for the list of events happening this week. Read Also Strong winds, moderate temperatures forecast for weekend in Qatar ‘QVerse Island’: Qatar Airways launches first-ever digital destination in Fortnite US Embassy in Qatar announces call for applications for 2027-2028 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

Peninsula Minister of Labour chairs Workforce Planning Committee meeting

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour and Chair of the Workforce Planning Committee (WPC), HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri on Thursday chaired the WPC's regular meeting, which reviewed key developments shaping Qatar's labour market landscape. The meeting examined the...

Peninsula VCUarts Qatar to host launch of Dr. Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani’s book

Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), a Qatar Foundation partner university, will host the upcoming launch of Contemporary Art from Qatar: The Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani Collection (published by Skira Arte, 2026)...

Peninsula Prime Minister meets Senegalese Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, met Thursday, January 29, 2029,with Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs andSenegalese Abroad of the Republic of Senegal, HE Cheikh Niang, who is...

 

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