Qatar

QTA and GU-Q to hold seminar on consumer markets 04 May 2016 - 12:37 am

DOHA: Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and Georgetown University Qatar (GU-Q) are organising a seminar on consumer markets and brand experience from May 9...

Emir receives invite from Dubai Ruler 04 May 2016 - 12:34 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received yesterday a message from the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab...

Qatar Foundation celebrates convocation of 649 graduates 04 May 2016 - 12:31 am

Father Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser with the graduates. Pic: AR Al...

Qatar’s population rises to 2.52 million; registered vehicles drop by 17.1% 04 May 2016 - 12:26 am

File picture of Corniche in Doha. Salim Matramkot / The Peninsula DOHA: Qatar’s population increased by 7.7 percent in one year reaching over...

Ministry shuts down Industrial Area garage for selling fake spare parts 03 May 2016 - 04:52 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has ordered closure of a garage in Industrial Area for displaying and selling counterfeit spare parts....

Ministry of Economy Recalls 2015 Ford f150 Vehicles 03 May 2016 - 04:16 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has announced the recall of Ford f150 vehicles model 2015 with the following chassis numbers: 1FTEW1EF4FFA46637 ...

A hot day with temperature approximately 40 degree 03 May 2016 - 08:56 am

Doha: The weather forecast for Qatar valid until 6pm Tuesday inshore will be hot during the day with slight dust at places at...

Qatar and UAE chambers plan panel to boost investments 03 May 2016 - 03:01 am

Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassem bin Mohammed Al Thani (left), Chairman, Qatar Chamber, giving a memento to Mohamed Thani Murshed Al Rumaithi, Chairman of...

DFI to screen animated film Zarafa 03 May 2016 - 02:51 am

A scene from the animated film Zarafa. DOHA: Doha Film Institute (DFI) will screen the animated film Zarafa as part of its Cinema...

89 CMU-Q students receive diplomas 03 May 2016 - 02:46 am

DOHA: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar yesterday held its ninth graduation ceremony where 89 students received their diplomas in the presence of family,...

Ministry unveils new mobile services for businesses 03 May 2016 - 02:45 am

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has launched new mobile services that enable businesses to delete main and branch commercial registrations, add...

Minister meets ambassadors 03 May 2016 - 02:45 am

Doha: Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah yesterday met outgoing Omani Ambassador Mohammed bin Nasser...

WISE Prize Education Laureate visits Newseum 03 May 2016 - 02:40 am

The Peninsula The Peninsula The WISE Prize for Education Laureate Dr Sakena Yacoobi (left) with Mary Landrieu, former US senator from Louisiana. DOHA:...

Customs officials attend regional workshop 03 May 2016 - 02:39 am

Officials with participants at the event. DOHA: The General Authority of Customs held a regional workshop on investigative techniques to enhance participants’ experience...

Qatar-Tajikistan ties discussed 03 May 2016 - 02:36 am

Minister of Transport and Communications H E Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti met Tajikistan’s Ambassador to Qatar Ardeshir Qaderi. Talks dealt with relations...

Doha Bank adds benefits to Expat Account Package 03 May 2016 - 02:35 am

Doha: Following huge success last year, Doha Bank has announced the launch of an all-new Expat Account Package offering customers enhanced rewards and...

Ministry recalls Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli models 03 May 2016 - 02:31 am

Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in collaboration with Alfardan Sports Motors, dealer of Maserati vehicles, has announced the recall of Maserati...

Green drive in Al Khor Park 03 May 2016 - 02:29 am

Qatar National Programme for Sustainable Development (Istidama), in collaboration with the Public Parks Department, planted some 50 trees in Al Khor Park. Sheikha...