Qatar

Qatari students win top prize 03 Jul 2016 - 03:32 am

Participants of the Future Engineers programme with retired Nasa astronaut Duane “Digger” Carey. DOHA: A team of six Qatari high school students who...

The Peninsula & Malabar Gold & Diamonds quiz winners 03 Jul 2016 - 03:30 am

The winners of the Ramadan Quiz Contest organised by The Peninsula and Malabar Gold & Diamonds with Acting Managing Editor of the newspaper,...

Emir talks on phone with Kuwaiti Emir 03 Jul 2016 - 03:30 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Emir of Kuwait H H Sheikh Sabah Al...

Emir condoles with Saudi King 03 Jul 2016 - 03:29 am

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

HMC hospitals’ emergency to remain open during Eid; Patients urged to call 16060 for appointments 03 Jul 2016 - 03:28 am

(Photo: HMC) DOHA: All emergency services in Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) network of hospitals will continue to operate as usual, 24 hours a...

Qatar condemns Dhaka massacre 03 Jul 2016 - 03:27 am

Doha: Qatar has condemned the shooting and hostage-taking incident in the Diplomatic area of Bangladeshi capital Dhaka that led to the killing and...

Travellers told to abide by security norms 03 Jul 2016 - 03:26 am

Hamad International Airport (HIA) is witnessing heavy rush as Eid holidays approach. HIA has made elaborate arrangements to handle passenger rush during the...

Qatar National Library adds over 14,000 Arabic titles to online collection 03 Jul 2016 - 03:26 am

File photo of heritage collection displayed at Qatar National Library. Doha: Qatar National Library has signed an agreement with Al Manhal online database,...

IKEA asked to stop sale of MALM cabinets 03 Jul 2016 - 03:26 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce yesterday announced that it has obliged IKEA company to stop selling all models of MALM brands...

Farm owners educated on healthcare for animals 03 Jul 2016 - 03:25 am

Farm owners and workers receive training from officials to maintain the health of their animals. DOHA: Amid the soaring mercury, the Ministry of...

Stunt drivers disturb residents 02 Jul 2016 - 12:59 am

Skid marks are seen on a new road in Doha. Pic: Abdul B / The Peninsula By Sidi Mohamed DOHA: The cases of...

Woqod gives gift bags to station attendants 02 Jul 2016 - 12:57 am

Woqod officials with gift bags. Doha: On the occasion of Ramadan Qatar Fuel (WOQOD) continued the CSR Project named ‘Gratitude for Gas Station...

Qatar’s industrial sector index increases in April 02 Jul 2016 - 12:55 am

File photo used for representation. By Mohammad Shoeb DOHA: The general monthly Producer Price Index (PPI) of Qatar’s Industrial Sector for April 2016...

WISE creates learning opportunities for Syrian refugees in Jordan 02 Jul 2016 - 12:55 am

Doha: World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) facilitated a collaboration between Libraries Without Borders and eduTechnoz to help Syrian children in Jordan benefit...

QTA inspects Ramadan tents and hotels 02 Jul 2016 - 12:54 am

Doha: Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, a specially trained team from Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA)paid visits to Ramadan tents, hotels and other...

Strong winds likely today 02 Jul 2016 - 12:54 am

The Meteorology department had predicted windy days on Saturday and Sunday. DOHA: Residents in Qatar are likely to face windy day today as...

Emir greets Governor General of Canada 02 Jul 2016 - 12:53 am

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to the Governor General of Canada, David...

Qatar 2022: Arch installed at Khalifa Stadium 02 Jul 2016 - 12:53 am

Doha: A major milestone has been achieved at Khalifa International Stadium with the installation of the last segment of the venue’s emblematic arch....