Qatar

Free medical camp for workers 16 Mar 2016 - 02:02 am

Dr Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani, Director, Public Health, at the Ministry of Public Health, addressing a press conference. (Pic: Baher / The Peninsula) ...

21 eye Unlimited Doha Design Prize 16 Mar 2016 - 02:01 am

Officials at the press conference. Pic: Kammutty / The Peninsula By Raynald C Rivera DOHA: Twenty-one contestants from Qatar, the GCC and UK...

Malabar Gold & Diamonds begins new campaign 16 Mar 2016 - 02:00 am

Doha: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the prominent jewellery retailer has unfurled details of its new campaign in Qatar. The festival from today until...

Illegal trading 16 Mar 2016 - 02:00 am

An environment patrol of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment caught a man trading in endangered animals and said he was trying to...

RAF begins ‘Save a Life Initiative’ in Sudan 16 Mar 2016 - 01:59 am

Dr David H Dombkins (right), Chairman, ‘Complex Program Group, with Mehdi bin M’rad, Director, International Cooperation, RAF, at the RAF headquarters. By Sanaullah...

Ashghal tackles rains in record time 16 Mar 2016 - 01:58 am

The Rain Emergency Committee met round-the-clock during the rains earlier this month. DOHA: Ashghal has said its preparedness to deal with sudden rains...

Kahramaa ties up with QTA and UDC for Earth Hour 16 Mar 2016 - 01:58 am

Doha: Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) represented in National Programme for Conservation and Energy Efficiency — Tarsheed, has collaborated with Qatar...

Qatar stresses need to stand against plans to divide Syria 16 Mar 2016 - 01:57 am

Doha: Qatar has reiterated the need to stand against plans to divide and fragment Syria, stressing that maintaining the unity of the Syrian...

Sidra to open outpatient clinic on May 1 16 Mar 2016 - 01:57 am

Sidra outpatient clinic Doha: Sidra Medical and Research Center (Sidra) has announced the phased opening of its Outpatient Clinic on May 1. With...

Sheikha Mayassa to inaugurate eighth Empower Youth Conference tomorrow 16 Mar 2016 - 01:57 am

DOHA: The eighth Empower Youth Conference organised by Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) opens tomorrow at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Student Centre....

International Food Festival sees 20% rise in participating hotels 16 Mar 2016 - 01:56 am

DOHA: This year’s Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) saw a 20 percent increase in the number of participating hotels, organizers Qatar Tourism Authority...

‘Mini school’ to ensure safe driving 16 Mar 2016 - 01:51 am

A traffic patrol car fitted with the mobile ‘smart radar’. By Sidi Mohamed DOHA: The aim of free practical tips in driving being...

Emir meets Eritrean President 16 Mar 2016 - 01:50 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with President of Eritrea Isaias Afwerki at the Emiri Diwan yesterday. They reviewed bilateral...

New president in Myanmar 16 Mar 2016 - 01:47 am

Myanmar’s democracy has grown with the election of a new president, but challenges remain for the new government. Myanmar has achieved another milestone...

Qatar’s stadiums to function as social hubs 16 Mar 2016 - 01:44 am

Computer generated pictures show the iconic Khalifa Stadium By Raynald C Rivera DOHA: Stadiums in Qatar will be accessible to the disabled and...

Banks to play key role in Qatar’s transformation: QNB Group CEO 16 Mar 2016 - 01:26 am

QNB Group CEO Ali Ahmed Al Kuwari at the opening of the MEED’s Qatar Projects conference. Pic: Abdul B/The Peninsula By Satish Kanady ...

Premier opens upgraded Bone and Joint Centre 15 Mar 2016 - 02:20 am

Clinic rooms have an open concept and have high-tech equipment allowing for up-to-the-minute access to patient diagnostics and information. DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation’s...

Premier meets Italian police chief 15 Mar 2016 - 02:20 am

Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani yesterday met Italy’s Police (Carabinieri) Commander-General Tullio Del...