Qatar

Qatar’s economy remains resilient 05 Mar 2016 - 12:28 am

DOHA: Standard & Poor’s has affirmed Qatar’s ‘AA’ long-term and ‘A-1+’ short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings. The outlook is stable....

Emir receives credentials of four envoys 04 Mar 2016 - 02:14 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with Indonesian Ambassador Muhammad Basri Sidehabi. Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad...

Danish dignitaries visit Qatar Museums and QF 04 Mar 2016 - 02:12 am

H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson, Qatar Museums, with Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary Elizabeth ...

Symbols of Latin America and the Caribbean on display at Katara 04 Mar 2016 - 02:10 am

Officials tour the exhibition. DOHA: The national symbols of 11 countries which are members of Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC) are featured...

Iraq urged to exert efforts for Qataris’ release 04 Mar 2016 - 02:08 am

DOHA: The Arab Interior Ministers Council has condemned the Qataris’ abduction in Iraq, calling on the Iraqi authorities to exert more efforts to...

Recalled Omafen ‘drug batches not in Qatar’ 04 Mar 2016 - 02:06 am

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health has clarified that Qatar is free from the batches of Omafen drug recalled from some regional markers...

beIN Media Group acquires Miramax 04 Mar 2016 - 02:02 am

Nasser Al Khelaïfi DOHA: beIN Media Group has acquired Miramax, one of the most distinguished and recognisable brands in entertainment and synonymous with...

Winter market focuses on health of youth 04 Mar 2016 - 01:58 am

Visitors at Al Mazrouah Yard in Umm Salal. By Sanaullah Ataullah DOHA: Al Mazrouah Yard, the winter vegetable market near Umm Salal, has...

Emir meets Denmark Crown Prince and Princess 04 Mar 2016 - 01:54 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met Crown Prince of Denmark Frederik Andre Henrik, his wife Princess Mary and their...

11 London varsities hold expo at Katara 03 Mar 2016 - 03:20 am

CaptionaBritish Ambassador Ajay Sharma addressing the event. Pic: Baher / The Peninsula DOHA: Eleven universities from London showcased new technologies and opportunities for...

French envoy visits The Peninsula and praises coverage of local and international news 03 Mar 2016 - 03:18 am

Dr Khalid bin Mubarak Al-Shafi, Acting Editor-in-Chief, The Peninsula, holding talks with French Ambassador to Qatar Eric Chevallier at The Peninsula office yesterday....

Sheikh Joaan CSR Person of the Year 2015 03 Mar 2016 - 03:16 am

H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President, Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), with other officials at the event. By Fazeena Saleem DOHA:...

New inter-city buses launched 03 Mar 2016 - 03:14 am

DOHA: Mowasalat has introduced new buses on inter-city routes — for long distance trips with extra facilities. The buses in which passengers are...

Douglas Emmett and QIA acquire Westwood office 03 Mar 2016 - 03:09 am

DOHA: Douglas Emmett, a real estate investment trust (REIT), yesterday announced the acquisition of a 1,725,000 square feet office portfolio in a joint...

Emir presides over economic panel meeting 03 Mar 2016 - 03:07 am

DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who is Chairman of the Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment, yesterday...