Doha Today

Samsung launches Galaxy S4 17 Mar 2013 - 09:58 pm

By Sinead Carew and Miyoung Kim Samsung Electronics Co premiered its latest flagship phone, the Galaxy S4, which sports a bigger display and...

After breast cancer, high-fat dairy foods raise risk of death 17 Mar 2013 - 09:57 pm

By Sharon Begley Women who have ever had breast cancer might want to walk away from the brie, the butter and the black...

Olympus back in Qatar 17 Mar 2013 - 09:53 pm

The recent Olympus product launch at the Business Park – Crowne Plaza Hotel marked the re-entry of the brand in the Qatar market. ...

Green Building Council renews deal with Wyndham Grand Regency Hotel 17 Mar 2013 - 09:51 pm

Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) and the Wyndham Grand Regency Doha Hotel (WGRH) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to renew the...

QIB launches Tamayuz banking programme 17 Mar 2013 - 09:49 pm

QIB, the leading Islamic Bank in Qatar, has launched a new banking proposition, Tamayuz, aimed at providing exclusive products and services to its...

NRK forums slam Kerala budget 17 Mar 2013 - 09:48 pm

Several Keralite expatriate forums in Qatar have rued the absence of any meaningful and viable social security schemes for the benefit of non-resident...

Vafi holds general body meeting 17 Mar 2013 - 09:46 pm

Visual Arts Forum India (Vafi) held their first met General Body Meeting on Friday at the residence of Dr Mohan Thomas. Vafi is...

Senior Islamic scholar to deliver lecture today 17 Mar 2013 - 09:45 pm

Noted Islamic scholar and senior lecturer at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Sheikh Ahmad Kutty (pictured), will deliver a lecture today on “Islam:...

Peruvian flavours at Diplomatic Club 17 Mar 2013 - 07:29 pm

The Al Baraha courtyard at the Diplomatic Club was crowded with guests who had come to celebrate the inauguration of the Peruvian Food...

DMIS holds Graduation Day celebrations 17 Mar 2013 - 07:27 pm

Kids singing the welcome song. Doha Modern Indian School’s (DMIS) kindergarten kids celebrated their promotion to the next grade with a graduation ceremony...

Barwa Bank Group honours best performers 17 Mar 2013 - 07:27 pm

Barwa Bank Group held its Business Excellence Awards Ceremony, honouring the group’s best performers at the Hilton Hotel. The Bank’s Chairman Sheikh Mohammed...

Eight Commercialbank customers win iPads 17 Mar 2013 - 07:25 pm

Eight lucky Commercialbank customers have been named winners of the bank’s recent online and mobile banking campaign. The eight-week promotion was open to...

sun rays on flowers in Wakrah Park 17 Mar 2013 - 04:24 am

A photo of sun rays on flowers in Wakrah Park sent by a Peninsula Plus reader. (by Veena)

Media Scan March 17, 2013 17 Mar 2013 - 04:24 am

• Demand for labels on food products to list the ingredients in Arabic and English, as some shopping centres are not following the...

Royal visit: Prince Charles charms Qatar 17 Mar 2013 - 02:46 am

The Prince receives a blue-and-white overalls for his future grandchild from the Williams Formula 1 CEO Alex Burns. Britain’s Prince Charles is known...

Cloudy sky 14 Mar 2013 - 01:35 am

A photo of cloudy sky sent by a Peninsula Plus reader. (by Dr Maria Rana)

Media Scan March 14 14 Mar 2013 - 01:35 am

• Suggestion for creating an area for children and teenagers where they can engage in their social, cultural and sports activities in a...

Ushering in a new era: A game changer in Doha’s shopping experience 14 Mar 2013 - 01:22 am

By Satish Kanady Qatar’s upcoming Barwa Commercial Avenue will be Doha’s ultimate retail and residential destination that would offer “unlimited choices” to its...