Qatar

Three new hospitals for expat single workers by next year 14 Aug 2016 - 12:05 am

The Peninsula DOHA: Work on three hospitals dedicated to expatriate single workers is expected to be completed by the end of this year...

82 violations of consumer protection law last month 14 Aug 2016 - 12:05 am

The Peninsula DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce registered 82 violations of the consumer protection law last month. As part of ongoing...

70 students gain 3-D printing skills at TAMUQ 14 Aug 2016 - 12:02 am

Youngsters at one of the workshops. The Peninsula Doha: Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) hosted 70 students for two week-long workshops on...

Qatar Summer Festival names winners of second raffle draw 14 Aug 2016 - 12:01 am

Officials at the draw at Hayat Plaza. The Peninsula Doha: Qatar Summer Festival announced the winners of the second weekly raffle draw on...

QC distributes 5,000 food baskets in besieged Aleppo 14 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Qatar Charity volunteers distributing food baskets. QNA Doha: Qatar Charity (QC) has distributed 5,000 food baskets in the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo...

The Peninsula Paris receives acclaimed ‘Palace’ distinction 14 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

An exterior view of The Peninsula Paris. The Peninsula Doha: Katara Hospitality, the leading global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar,...

Brazilian athletes visit Bayt Qatar 14 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

‘Shine’ athletes display tickets presented by QOC to watch Qatar’s sporting hero Mutaz Barshim in action in the high jump final on Tuesday. ...

Kanaad fishing banned for two months from tomorrow 14 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

The Peninsula DOHA: The Fisheries Resources Department at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment has announced a temporary annual ban on catching kanaad...

1,913 properties linked with water networks in Q2 14 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

The Peninsula DOHA: The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has connected 1,913 new properties with its water network during the second...

RAF rushes 3 truckloads of aid to Aleppo 14 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Volunteers unload aid material from one of the trucks in Aleppo. The Peninsula DOHA: An urgent convoy of four trucks carrying 20 tonnes...

Ezdan staff & workers attend safety training 14 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Participants during one of the training sessions. The Peninsula Doha: Ezdan Holding Group organised training workshops on safety, risk prevention and crises management...

QC begins ‘Pearls and Coral 7’ for girls 14 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Participants making dolls at one of the workshops. The Peninsula Doha: Qatar Charity (QC) has inaugurated its Summer Programme ‘Pearls and Coral 7’...

Several old buildings to be razed in Abu Hamour 14 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

The Peninsula Doha: The State Properties Department at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment has issued a decision to demolish several old buildings...

Mercure Hotel staff join clean-up campaign 14 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Mercure Hotel with its Planet 21 programme on sustainable development organised a clean-up activity around the hotel area. Most staff cleaned the area...

Shoexpress collection makes school fun 14 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

The Peninsula Doha: Back-to-school shopping can be very challenging, especially after the summer holidays, but you can ease back into school with Shoexpress’...

Festive excitement continues 13 Aug 2016 - 12:24 am

Hundreds of citizens and residents, mostly families, taking part in various fun activities at Qatar Summer Festival’s Entertainment City at Doha Exhibition and...

Meteor shower lights up Doha night sky 13 Aug 2016 - 12:23 am

Perseid meteor shower streaks across the sky over Al Amriyah near Saudi border on Thursday night. The spectacular shower, which gets its name...

60 firms warned for violating pollution rules 13 Aug 2016 - 12:17 am

Representative image. Reuters By Sidi Mohamed DOHA: The Industrial Inspection Department at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment warned about 60 companies last...