Qatar

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...

South Korean envoy visits The Peninsula 03 May 2016 - 02:27 am

Dr. Khalid Al-Shafi, Editor-in-Chief of The Peninsula, shares a light moment with South Korean Ambassador Heung Kyeong Park during the latter’s visit to...

QU highlights immunisation issues 03 May 2016 - 02:25 am

A visitor at the awareness booth set up within Qatar University. DOHA: Qatar University (QU) held a five-day event aimed at increasing public...

QF Class of 2016 graduating today 03 May 2016 - 02:24 am

By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: Qatar Foundation (QF) will celebrate the Class of 2016, with 649 students graduating at the annual convocation today. Of...

Ashghal begins work on Civil Defence signal-controlled intersection 03 May 2016 - 02:21 am

Doha: As part of works to upgrade intersections and convert roundabouts into signal-controlled intersections to enhance traffic and reduce congestion in major areas,...

School teacher named top maths and science instructor 03 May 2016 - 02:19 am

A selection committee reviews nominations for the STEM Educator of the Year competition. DOHA: Wasan Yousif Muhsin Al Ani, a chemistry teacher at...

CRA initiates better radio communication services 03 May 2016 - 02:17 am

Officials from Communications Regulatory Authority testing the system. DOHA: Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has launched a nationwide Automated Spectrum Monitoring System (ASMS)...