Qatar

Qatar begins quest at Rio 06 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

A woman jumps in front of Olympic rings at the Olympic Park in Brazil. By Armstrong Vas Rio de Janeiro: A record number...

Fun for everyone makes Qatar Summer Festival a huge draw 06 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

By Raynald C Rivera DOHA: This year’s Qatar Summer Festival (QSF) being organised by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has earned praise from visitors...

Ministry reminds work site rules 06 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality and Environment has warned companies, contractors and engineering consultancies who do not comply with ministerial decrees on construction...

A young boy’s search for lost grandma 06 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Scenes from the Emirati film, Going To Heaven, screened by Doha Film Institute at Museum of Islamic Art. Doha: The UAE film, Going...

Aqua Park attracts surfers with launch of Stingray machine 05 Aug 2016 - 01:17 pm

Surfers enjoying at Aqua Park. Pic: Salim Matramkot/The Peninsula By Raynald C Rivera DOHA: Surfing enthusiasts in Qatar have a reason to rejoice...

Thundery rain and wind likely today 05 Aug 2016 - 01:16 pm

Haze seen on F-Ring road and around the city yesterday evening. Pic: Qassim Rahmatullah/The Peninsula DOHA: The Meteorology Department has forecast thundery rain...

Qatar Olympic Committee welcomes world of sport to Bayt Qatar 05 Aug 2016 - 01:15 pm

Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani and guests look at Qatar’s Supreme Committee scaled model in...

Olympic fever 05 Aug 2016 - 01:14 pm

Aspire Tower in Doha is lit with the logo of Rio 2016 Olympic Games, yesterday.

Pakistan Embassy improves passport services 05 Aug 2016 - 01:14 pm

Pakistani Ambassador to Qatar, Shahzad Ahmad explaining to community members the measures being taken by the embassy to speed up the issuance of...

Free Wi-Fi for Labour City workers soon 05 Aug 2016 - 01:13 pm

By Sanaullah Ataullah DOHA: About 3,000 workers staying at the Labour City near Asian Town in Mesaimeer will soon get free Wi-Fi service,...

Emir congratulates Governor-General of Jamaica 05 Aug 2016 - 01:12 pm

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday a cable of congratulations to Governor-General of Jamaica Patrick Allen on...

Emir greets President of Burkina Faso 05 Aug 2016 - 01:12 pm

Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday a cable of congratulations to President of Burkina Faso Roch Marc...

Chief of Staff meets Chinese envoy 05 Aug 2016 - 01:11 pm

Doha: Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces Major General (Pilot) H E Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem, met here yesterday with...

Deputy Emir sends greetings to Jamaica and Burkina Faso 05 Aug 2016 - 01:07 pm

Doha: Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Governor-General of Jamaica Patrick Allen on...

Dates Festival sees sale of over 17 tonnes in first six days 04 Aug 2016 - 05:47 am

Father Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani visited the Local Dates Festival 2016 at Souq Waqif and toured its various...

RAF to dispatch portable clinics for displaced Iraqis 04 Aug 2016 - 05:42 am

An old Iraqi woman appeals to Dr Ayed bin Dabssan Al Qahtani, Chairman, Board of Trustees and General Director, RAF, to provide treatment...

Philippine Embassy in Doha ranks 5th in Mena 04 Aug 2016 - 05:41 am

Ambassador Wilfredo C Santos By Raynald C Rivera DOHA: The Philippine Embassy in Doha has improved its economic diplomacy ranking among Philippine missions...