Qatar

Temperature expected to drop from Monday night 23 Jan 2016 - 06:57 pm

Pearl Qatar at the back ground of Doha port, Photo by Abdul Basit. Doha: The temperature is expected to drop from Monday night...

Qatar receives 2.93 million visitors in 2015; up 3.7% 23 Jan 2016 - 02:59 pm

Doha: Qatar Tourism Authority said Saturday that the country received 2.93 million visitors in 2015, a 3.7% increase compared to 2014. The report...

Foggy conditions at places likely this morning 23 Jan 2016 - 01:22 am

The sea in Al Wakrah is turning into a favourite destination for anglers who converge in large numbers during weekends. Yesterday being a...

QU focuses on safety over risk materials and waste 23 Jan 2016 - 01:20 am

Officials at the event. DOHA: Qatar University (QU) Health Clinic organised and hosted a training course to promote health and safety awareness about...

NU-Q to host 3 journalists from Pulitzer Center to discuss Mideast challenges 23 Jan 2016 - 01:18 am

DOHA: Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) is hosting three journalists from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting to discuss opportunities and challenges facing...

Five-dirham coins that are rarely seen 23 Jan 2016 - 01:10 am

These five-dirham coins were put into circulation in 2012. Pic: Qassim / The Peninsula DOHA: Qatar has coins of various denominations in circulation...

Qatar Airways chief rejects Gulf consolidation 23 Jan 2016 - 01:09 am

Qatar Airways’ Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker addressing a news conference at Bahrain Airshow 2016 yesterday. MANAMA: Qatar Airways (QA) Group Chief Executive...

Annual Spring Festival begins at Souq Waqif 23 Jan 2016 - 01:08 am

Stilt walkers move around Souq Waqif after the opening of the annual Spring Festival yesterday. → Pic Kammuty / The Peninsula By Raynald...

Festival plan to promote organic vegetables 23 Jan 2016 - 01:02 am

DOHA: After successful conclusion of a festival of locally-produced honey, the Agricultural Affairs Department at the Ministry of Environment is planning to promote...

Annual Spring Festival begins at Souq Waqif today with daily shows 22 Jan 2016 - 03:08 am

DOHA: Hundreds of visitors are expected to throng Souq Waqif today as it opens its annual Spring Festival featuring daily shows and workshops....

QU honours employers for supporting students in 2015 22 Jan 2016 - 03:07 am

Dr Hassan Rashid Al Derham, President, QU, honouring one of the employers at the event. Doha: The Career Services Centre at Qatar University...

‘Two by Two’ workshop for Qatari and expat artisans 22 Jan 2016 - 03:03 am

DOHA: Fourteen Qatari and expatriate artisans are collaborating to create unique products in a first-of-its-kind initiative today at Katara Building No. 15. ‘Two...

Indian Coast Guard Ship arriving 22 Jan 2016 - 03:02 am

Doha: Within the framework of deep-rooted friendly ties and multi-faceted and growing cooperation between India and Qatar, Indian Coast Guard Ship ICGS Sankalp ...

Free medical camp today 22 Jan 2016 - 03:02 am

DOHA: A free medical camp for low-income workers will be held today at Aster Medical Centre in the Industrial area between 7am and...

‘Pictionary’ to reinforce Arabic language sought 22 Jan 2016 - 02:58 am

DOHA: The second Renaissance of Arabic Language Forum ended at Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) yesterday with recommendations to develop Arabic teaching methods...