Qatar

ROTA’s Tunisia project aims to boost education 11 May 2016 - 02:33 am

DOHA: Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) is working to “transform the lives” of thousands of children in Tunisia through ‘My Education…My Hope’ project,...

Al Rayyan Municipality issued most building permits last month 11 May 2016 - 02:27 am

DOHA: Al Rayyan Municipality issued the most building permits last month, outnumbering the Doha Municipality. The number of building permits decreased 21 percent...

Saudi Deputy Crown Prince leaves Doha 11 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Doha: Saudi Deputy Crown Prince, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, left Doha on Tuesday...

Scattered rain in Doha 10 May 2016 - 11:03 am

Drizzling in Corniche. Pic by Abdul Basit / The Peninsula Doha: The weather forecast for Qatar valid until 6pm Tuesday inshore will be...

Project Qatar 2016 opens 10 May 2016 - 12:10 am

Minister of Economy and Commerce H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani inaugurating the 13th edition of Project Qatar 2016 exhibition at...

Ministry finds 78 consumer protection, price violations by outlets last month 10 May 2016 - 12:06 am

Doha: A failure to display price tags on products and raising prices without approval from authorities topped the list of 78 violations of...

Minister visits Doha North Sewage Treatment Plant and finds it on on track 10 May 2016 - 12:04 am

Minister of Municipality and Environment H E Mohamed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi with Engineer Jalal Yousef Al Salhi, Director, Infrastructure Affairs, Ashghal, and...

Highest turnout for Philippine polls in Qatar 10 May 2016 - 12:02 am

Special Board of Election Inspectors preparing for canvassing of votes at the Philippine Embassy yesterday. Pic: Kammutty VP / The Peninsula By Raynald...

HMC opens Home Healthcare Services’ branch in Al Khor 10 May 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has opened Home Healthcare Services’ branch office in Al Khor to serve patients in the north of Qatar....

Ooredoo unveils Apple-compatible Gamevice 10 May 2016 - 12:00 am

The Gamevice offers classic hardware controls that enable Apple users to play games more effortlessly. Doha: Ooredoo yesterday announced the launch of the...

Man held for stealing QR5m valuables from house 10 May 2016 - 12:00 am

The man with the booty, including jewellery and watches. DOHA: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested an Arab national for stealing gold...

Emir Cup semi-final and final tickets on sale 10 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Fans holding tickets for semi-final and final matches to be held on May 13 and 20, respectively. Doha: The Qatar Football Association (QFA)...

RAF launches model town to boost farming in Tunisia 10 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Officials from Qatar and Tunisia attending the ground-breaking ceremony for the project in Ben Arous Governorate. By Sanaullah Ataullah Doha: Sheikh Thani Bin...

Primary healthcare reforms delivering results 10 May 2016 - 12:00 am

By Mohammed Iqbal DOHA: Crowding and long waiting hours at primary care health centres in Qatar have been effectively addressed, with introduction of...

PHCC involves patients in decision-making 10 May 2016 - 12:00 am

By Mohammed Iqbal DOHA: The Primary Healthcare Corporation has launched Patient Consultative Council, a new initiative to involve patients in the decision-making process,...

QBRI to start clinical research on Parkinson’s 10 May 2016 - 12:00 am

By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: A major clinical research project on Parkinson’s disease starts at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Biomedical Research Institute...

Qatar Airways takes delivery of 50th Boeing 777 10 May 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Qatar Airways (QA) recently received its 50th Boeing 777, taking the total count of aircraft in operation to more than 180 single...

Turkish envoy visits The Peninsula 10 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Dr. Khalid Al-Shafi, Editor-in-Chief, The Peninsula, received Turkish Ambassador to Qatar, Ahmet Demirok, in his office yesterday. Dr. Al-Shafi briefed him on the...