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Registration opens for 3rd Souq Waqif International Dates Exhibition 30 Dec 2024 - 08:03 pm

Doha, Qatar: Souq Waqif announced on Monday the opening of registration for the highly anticipated 3rd Souq Waqif International Dates Exhibition. Interested participants...

Ministry of Interior holds workshop to foster coordination on airport security 30 Dec 2024 - 07:43 pm

Doha, Qatar:The Ministry of Interior (MoI)'s Airport Security Department held Monday a workshop on preventive measures to battle security risks. Themed 'Enhancing Joint...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Qatar reaches 5 million visitors in 2024: Tourism Triumph 29 Dec 2024 - 07:18 pm

Doha: Qatar Tourism proudly announces a historic achievement as the country surpasses five million visitors for the year 2024. This milestone marks a...

'Beyond Reality' circus show at Al Wakrah Old Souq extended 29 Dec 2024 - 04:47 pm

Doha, Qatar: Al Wakrah Old Souqhas announced the extension of the international circus show Beyond Reality due to its overwhelming success and high...

Al Wakra Municipality conducts extensive inspection campaign 29 Dec 2024 - 12:57 pm

Doha, Qatar: Represented by the Municipal Control Department, Al Wakra Municipality carried out an extensive inspection and awareness campaign targeting 62 food outlets...

Diabetes Qatar concludes ‘Al Bawasil Children with Diabetes Camp’ 29 Dec 2024 - 09:52 am

Doha, Qatar: The 25th Al Bawasil Children with Diabetes Camp, organized by Diabetes Qatar, a member of Qatar Foundation, recently came to a...

Seminar at Katara discusses reconstruction in Syria 29 Dec 2024 - 09:45 am

Doha, Qatar: The Syrian Engineers Association in the State of Qatar recently held a seminar entitled “Construction Culture and Reconstruction Strategy”, in which...

Qatar Central Bank announces year-end holidays for financial institutions 29 Dec 2024 - 09:21 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank announced Wednesday and Thursday, January 1 and 2, 2025 as official holiday for financial institutions. Read Also ICBF...