The Peninsula Qatar

CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI

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

Ehsan Centre launches summer programme for senior women 12 Jul 2026 - 09:38 am

Doha, Qatar: The Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan) one of the centres operating under the umbrella of the Qatar...

QRCS affirms importance of coordination between Arab humanitarian organisations 12 Jul 2026 - 09:37 am

Nouakchott: An official delegation from Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has participated in the 50th session of the General Assembly of the Arab...

Over 6,500 land transport transactions recorded in H1 2026 12 Jul 2026 - 09:30 am

Doha, Qatar: The Land Transport Affairs sector processed 6,585 transactions during the first half (H1) of 2026, driven by growing demand for services...

Ministry of Labour launches summer training programme for secondary, university students 12 Jul 2026 - 09:25 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, represented by the Qualifying and Skills Development Department, has launched the “Maharat 2026” Summer Training Programme in...

Qatar Youth Hostels programme prepares qualified tour guides 12 Jul 2026 - 09:24 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Youth Hostels is continuing to strengthen Qatar’s tourism workforce through its “Future Qatar Tour Guides” programme, which has produced a...

Qatar, Syria discuss expanding strategic cooperation 12 Jul 2026 - 09:20 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Syria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership, with discussions focusing on expanding cooperation in the political,...

US Senator Lindsay Graham dies from 'brief and sudden illness': office 12 Jul 2026 - 09:18 am

Washington: The office of US Senator Lindsey Graham confirmed on social media that the senator had "passed away from a brief and sudden...

Labour Law amendments introduce professional licensing, flexible work and revised non-compete rules 12 Jul 2026 - 09:11 am

Doha, Qatar: Assistant Director of the Labour Relations Department at the Ministry of Labour, Yousuf Ali Abdulnour, has outlined the key amendments introduced...

Three people, including child, sustain injuries as result of falling debris from interception operations: MOI 12 Jul 2026 - 09:01 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior confirmed that three people, including one child, sustained injuries as a result of falling debris from interception...

Father Amir passes away on July 12: Amiri Diwan 12 Jul 2026 - 08:09 am

Doha, Qatar: The Amiri Diwan announced the death of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani on Sunday morning July 12,...

Qatar armed forces intercept number of ballistic missiles 12 Jul 2026 - 07:34 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announced that Qatar Armed Forces continue intercepting a number of ballistic missile attacks...

Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 to reach World Cup semi-finals 12 Jul 2026 - 07:04 am

Kansas City: Argentina set up a World Cup semi-final against England as Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time to propel...

Qatar raises security threat level for second time on Sunday 12 Jul 2026 - 06:49 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior raised the threat level for the second time on Sunday morning. The Ministry also called on people...

UAE says responding to missile, drone threats; Bahrain sounds sirens 12 Jul 2026 - 06:16 am

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates defence ministry said Sunday that air defences were engaging missile and drone threats, while neighbouring Bahrain sounded air...

Qatar Defence Ministry intercepts missile attack 12 Jul 2026 - 05:59 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's armed forces intercepted a missile attack targeting the country early Sunday morning, the Ministry of Defence announced, as authorities briefly...

Qatar raises security threat level, sirens blare in Bahrain 12 Jul 2026 - 05:39 am

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Interior has raised the threat level on Sunday morning, urging people to stay indoors and away from glass facades....

Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semis 12 Jul 2026 - 03:05 am

Miami, United States: Jude Bellingham was England's hero once more by scoring twice as the Three Lions came from behind to end Norway's...

15 people die as tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam 11 Jul 2026 - 11:20 pm

Hanoi: Fifteen people were killed after a tourist boat capsized in waters off Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam, while 21 others were...

Microsoft halts production of budget surface laptops to focus on AI capabilities 11 Jul 2026 - 10:46 pm

Washington: Microsoft has officially discontinued production of two of its budget-focused lines-the Surface Go 4 and Surface Laptop Go 3. According to the...

Prime Minister receives phone call from UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs 11 Jul 2026 - 10:22 pm

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign AffairsHE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a telephone call from Deputy Prime Minister...