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2024 in review: Top 15 most viewed reports on The Peninsula 30 Dec 2024 - 03:50 pm

Doha, Qatar: News updates on referendum, budget announcements, cabinet reshuffle, holiday announcements for Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha, and weather reports...

Doha Creative City celebrates cultural exchange through bread-making traditions 30 Dec 2024 - 03:48 pm

A culinary collaboration bridging Qatari and Italian traditions, celebrating cultural connections and creative exchange through bread-making Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums’ International Cooperation and...

Visit Qatar wins prestigious Microsoft AI Excellence Award and MENA Digital Awards 30 Dec 2024 - 03:39 pm

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar is awarded with three prestigious awards, highlighting its dedication to adopting innovative technologies and transforming how travellers experience Qatar....

Aviation remains safest travel mode despite recent incidents 30 Dec 2024 - 03:06 pm

Doha: As 2024 draws to a close, a series of aviation incidents has rattled holiday travelers, yet aviation experts quote numbers to reassure...

Qatari plane with aid arrives at Damascus airport for first time 30 Dec 2024 - 02:05 pm

Doha, Qatar: A Qatar Armed Forces aircraft arrived at Damascus International Airport for first time on Monday, December 30, 2024, carrying humanitarian aid...

Shura Council condemns occupation's crimes in Gaza and Al-Aqsa Mosque intrusion 30 Dec 2024 - 01:28 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council held Monday its regular weekly session in the Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council's premises under the...

Amir offers condolences to US President 30 Dec 2024 - 09:39 am

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to His Excellency Joe Biden, President...

Minister inaugurates Al Yezwa market at Al-Ruwais Port 30 Dec 2024 - 09:28 am

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani today inaugurated Al Yezwa market at Al-Ruwais Port, which...

MCIT announces formation of Digital Skills Working Group within govt institutions 30 Dec 2024 - 09:12 am

Doha: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has announced the formation of the “Digital Skills Working Group”, with the objective of...

QRCS distributes winter essentials among displaced, poor in Yemen 30 Dec 2024 - 09:06 am

Doha, Qatar: Under the theme ‘Their Warmth Is Our Duty’, the representation office of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Yemen has launched...

Qatar-China trade rose over 130% in a decade: Ambassador 30 Dec 2024 - 08:54 am

Doha, Qatar:The bilateral trade between China and Qatar has grown from $10.6bn in 2014 to $24.5bn in 2023, an increase of over 130%,...

Fifth Middle East Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Camp concludes 30 Dec 2024 - 08:47 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU), in partnership with the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS), has successfully concluded the fifth Middle East...

WISE report recommends improvements in inclusive education, employment policies 30 Dec 2024 - 08:32 am

Doha, Qatar: The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), a global initiative of Qatar Foundation, has released a report offering vital recommendations for...

Over 62,000 new vehicles registered in eight months 30 Dec 2024 - 08:26 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has continued to see a surge in the sale of new vehicles in 2024, thanks to the country’s strong economic...

Libya's Acting Foreign Minister meets Qatar's Ambassador 29 Dec 2024 - 10:59 pm

Tripoli: Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the Government of National Unity (GNU) of the State of Libya HE Al...

Qatar weather: Cold spell expected to return from midweek 29 Dec 2024 - 10:21 pm

Doha: After an increase in humidity levels in recent days, the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has announced that the cold winter weather will...

Qatar strongly condemns settlers' storming of Al Aqsa Mosque courtyards 29 Dec 2024 - 10:04 pm

Doha: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the storming of the Al Aqsa Mosque courtyards by settlers, terming it a blatant violation of...

Minister of Interior crowns winners of Founder's Purebred Arabian Camel Festival 29 Dec 2024 - 08:37 pm

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, crowned...