Reporter/ The Peninsula Online

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (Sept 15-17,2022) 15 Sep 2022 - 01:12 pm

Doha: The country is buzzing with vast variety of events this weekend, suitable for adult and children alike. The spotlights are on for...

New emblem for State of Qatar unveiled 15 Sep 2022 - 11:13 am

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdul Aziz Al Thani unveiled the new national emblem...

Shabo found in passenger's bag seized at Hamad International Airport 15 Sep 2022 - 10:58 am

Doha: Customs authorities at Hamad International Airport (HIA) foiled an attempt to smuggle shabo into the country. The contraband was found hidden in...

Summer working hours in open spaces end tomorrow 14 Sep 2022 - 09:13 pm

DOHA: The Ministry of Labour has announced the end to summer working hours in open spaces effective tomorrow, September 15, 2022. The legal...

Strong wind and high seas during weekend; QMD issues marine warning 14 Sep 2022 - 03:45 pm

Doha: Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) issued a marine warning from Friday, September 16, until Sunday, September 18. During this period, the country will...

Traffic invites bid for fancy number plates with Qatar 2022 logo starting tomorrow 14 Sep 2022 - 10:51 am

Doha: The General Directorate of Traffic will organise an electronic auction for special numbers with the World Cup logo through Metrash2 app. The...

Ministry acts against parking of trucks and cabins in residential area 14 Sep 2022 - 11:05 am

Doha: An intensive campaign was launched against parking of trucks, cars, boats and cabins in prohibited and undesignated places. This is especially applied...

Minister of Culture receives Ambassador of Kuwait 13 Sep 2022 - 03:36 pm

HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani, Minister of Culture, met HE Khaled Badr Al-Mutairi, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Qatar,...

Qatar Central Bank to develop payment infrastructure 13 Sep 2022 - 02:54 pm

Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced the start of a project to develop the infrastructure for payment and settled systems, on Tuesday, September...

Spotlight on for spectacular circus musical show to be held this weekend 13 Sep 2022 - 02:38 pm

Doha: A spectacular circus musical show "Wizard of Oz" will take centre stage during the weekend at Lusail Multi Purpose Hall. The show...

Direct driving test available for residents with valid GCC licence 13 Sep 2022 - 11:05 am

Doha: Residents who hold a valid driving licence from any of the GCC countries can opt to register for direct driving test, without...

Qatar reports daily average Covid-19 cases for the week (Sept 5-11, 2022) 12 Sep 2022 - 05:42 pm

DOHA: The number of daily average cases within the community and among travelers has further declined this week as per the weekly status...

Food establishment in Al Wakrah closed for two months due to violations 12 Sep 2022 - 02:45 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Municipality announced a closure of a violating food establishment in Al Wakrah. In a report shared on social media,...

Qatar offers many options to house a million fans during FIFA World Cup: CNN report 12 Sep 2022 - 10:47 am

Doha: With the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 approaching, CNN published a report highlighting the ongoing preparations that Qatar is making to host...

Bags of fertilizers containing banned tobacco seized by Qatar Customs 12 Sep 2022 - 10:11 am

Doha: Over 4,000 kilograms of banned tobacco were seized by the Department of Maritime Customs as it foiled an attempt to smuggle the...

Ministry mourns death of kindergarten student 11 Sep 2022 - 08:26 pm

DOHA:The Ministry of Education and Higher Education mourns the death of a studentin a private kindergarten, and the Ministry, in cooperation with the...

Partial road closure of Khalid bin Ahmed Interchange roundabout 11 Sep 2022 - 02:52 pm

Doha: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, will implement a partial road closure of the Khalid bin Ahmed Interchange Roundabout, known as the Industrial...