Doha Today

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...

Sky at Al Wakrah 12 Mar 2013 - 11:46 pm

A photo of cloudy sky at Al Wakrah sent by a Peninsula Plus reader. (by Shabeer Mohammed)

Media Scan March13, 2013 12 Mar 2013 - 11:45 pm

• There is talk about the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning possibly taking action to remove vehicles parked on roads by car...

Teaching kids traffic safety: Traffic awareness through fun 12 Mar 2013 - 11:36 pm

This year’s GCC Traffic Week, which opened at Darb Al Sai ground near Sports roundabout on Sunday, is different with its special focus...

Corniche in the evening 12 Mar 2013 - 12:54 am

A photo of the Corniche in the evening by a Peninsula Plus reader. (by Herbert Galiza)

Media Scan March 12 12 Mar 2013 - 12:53 am

• Visitors to the Corniche demand proper maintenance of walkway, where cracked tiles are causing injuries to people. • Discussion about opening of...

Sunrise near the InterContinental Doha 12 Mar 2013 - 12:52 am

A photo of sunrise near the InterContinental Doha, sent by a Peninsula Plus reader. (by Rafeek Manchayil)

Media Scan March 11 12 Mar 2013 - 12:51 am

• There is demand for recruiting females in shops that sell women’s dresses (abaya), where women could prefer to deal with women rather...

Documenting moments in photographs 12 Mar 2013 - 12:43 am

Sheikh Hassan bin Mohammed Al Thani, Vice-Chairperson of QMA, with Maher Attar at the exhibition. ‘A still on a land in motion’ opens...

Defying stereotypes, changing perceptions: British Council launches Arts and Disability Festival 10 Mar 2013 - 11:33 pm

The very first Arts & Disability Festival in the Middle East will bring Katara Cultural Village to life from March 15 to 30,...

A photo by a Peninsula Plus reader Smruthi Srinivasan 10 Mar 2013 - 03:39 am

Media Scan March 10, 2013 10 Mar 2013 - 03:34 am

• Talk about offers from investors in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to buy English football club Arsenal. • Schools urged to...

Tackling traffic jams made easy: Switch on the autopilot 10 Mar 2013 - 12:54 am

Designed by Bosch, the software can guide vehicles through highway traffic jams. However, desperate drivers will have to wait some time, given that...

Qatar National Sports Day Photo Competition winner: 07 Mar 2013 - 02:18 pm

A photo by Peninsula Plus reader Oscar Rialubin, which won the Qatar National Sports Day Photo Competetion sponsored by Regency Travels. (by Oscar...

Media Scan March 7, 2013 07 Mar 2013 - 02:17 pm

• People are divided over the Supreme Education Council’s plan to introduce the service “Khedmati”. • Surprise over Qatar University’s decision about decent...