Qatar

Exhibition captures Qatar’s heritage 26 Jul 2016 - 02:28 am

The ‘Qatar Heritage and Modernity’ exhibition has opened at Katara Building No. 18. It features historical landmarks and heritage sites captured by Qatari...

FM receives message from Russia 26 Jul 2016 - 02:27 am

Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani yesterday received a message from his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on...

In Arab Summit, Emir stresses joint Arab action to meet people’s aspirations 26 Jul 2016 - 02:22 am

Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Thani Al Thani, Chairman, RAF, addressing the event at Ezdan Towers yesterday. Pic: Baher Amin / The Peninsula Nouakchott:...

RAF spent QR376.5m in first half of 2016 26 Jul 2016 - 02:20 am

Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani Al Thani (centre), Chairman, RAF, and other officials during RAF press conference at Ezdan Towers yesterday. Pic: Baher...

Qatar Charity builds 25 housing units in Mauritania 26 Jul 2016 - 02:19 am

Some of the beneficiaries outside their housing units built by Qatar Charity. Doha: Qatar Charity (QC) has established 25 housing units in Mauritania...

Dr. Al Kawari to address Berlin symposium today 26 Jul 2016 - 02:18 am

Paris: H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari, Cultural Adviser at the Emiri Diwan and Qatar’s candidate for the Unesco director-general’s post,...

Emir condoles with Saudi King 26 Jul 2016 - 02:17 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy...

English Club TV now on Ooredoo tv and Mozaic TV 26 Jul 2016 - 02:16 am

Doha: ECTV Network Limited and Ooredoo yesterday announced the official launch of the English Club TV Channel in Qatar on Ooredoo’s award-winning Ooredoo...

Qatar Red Crescent Society to operate Al Thawra Hospital in Taiz 26 Jul 2016 - 02:15 am

Riyadh: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) pledged to support and operate Al Thawra Hospital in Taiz, said Yemeni Minister for Local Administration and...

Al Bashir hails Qatar’s role in achieving peace in Darfur 26 Jul 2016 - 02:14 am

Nouakchott: Sudan’s President Omar Hasan Al Bashir yesterday praised the role being played by Qatar in achieving peace in Darfur and its support...

Security studies award launched 26 Jul 2016 - 02:14 am

DOHA: The Centre for Strategic Studies at the Ministry of Interior has announced the launch of the ministry’s Award 2016 for security studies,...

HMC urges people to protect themselves from summer heat 26 Jul 2016 - 02:11 am

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has reminded people, especially children, to continue to take precautions and safeguard themselves against heat exhaustion and stroke...

Qatar Charity distributes formula milk in Aleppo 26 Jul 2016 - 02:09 am

Doha: Over 6,000 Syrian children have benefited from infant formula milk provided by Qatar Charity (QC) in the besieged Aleppo within its urgent...

IBQ offers double thanq rewards on global purchases 26 Jul 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: International Bank of Qatar (ibq) launched an exciting summer credit card campaign offering customers double thanq points on all purchases while using...

Fog and humidity cover Qatar 25 Jul 2016 - 02:09 am

Dense fog engulfed Qatar as humidity rose yesterday. Pic: Baher A / The Peninsula

Qatar win FIBA 3x3 U-18 Asian Championship 25 Jul 2016 - 02:06 am

Qatar’s basketball team celebrates with the trophy after winning the second edition of the FIBA 3x3 U-18 Asian Championship in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. The...

Bangladeshi mission and Katara discuss joint exhibition 25 Jul 2016 - 02:04 am

The General Manager of the Cultural Village Foundation-Katara, Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti (right) with the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Qatar, Ashud...