Reporter/ The Peninsula Online

Qatar Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle tobacco hidden in perfume shipment 27 Jun 2024 - 10:06 pm

Doha: Qatar Customs' Anti-Smuggling and Harmful Trade Practices Department thwarted an attempt to smuggle prohibited tobacco into Qatar. In a post on X,...

Temporary road closure on Salwa road for repaving works 27 Jun 2024 - 02:35 pm

Doha, Qatar: Public Works Authority (Ashghal) will put in place a temporary road closure in one direction on part of Salwa Road. The...

Qatar Airways in talks to acquire stake in Virgin Australia: AFR 26 Jun 2024 - 05:01 pm

Doha: Qatar Airways is reportedly in discussions to buy up to a 20% stake in Virgin Australia, according to a report by the...

Saudi Arabia to dominate world's construction market 25 Jun 2024 - 02:55 pm

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia is poised to become the world’s largest construction market as the kingdom pours vast amounts of money into projects...

Awqaf announces burial ceremony timings for summer 25 Jun 2024 - 11:28 am

Doha, Qatar: Burial ceremonies will be held during few hours in the mornings and evenings during summer, announced the Ministry of Endowments and...

Guidelines for Qatar government sector's dress code during office hours 24 Jun 2024 - 07:12 pm

Doha, Qatar: The office of the Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs in Qatar released Circular no. 13 for the year 2024 which...

Qatar Airways voted World’s Best Airline for eighth time 24 Jun 2024 - 04:17 pm

Doha: Qatar Airways has been named as the world's best airline at the 2024 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards, held today, June 24, 2024,...

Ministry seizes four wolves at Abu Samra Port over missing import documents 23 Jun 2024 - 08:39 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) announced today, June 23, via its X account the confiscation of four Canis...

Qatar fans invited to participate in 2024 K-Pop World Festival auditions 23 Jun 2024 - 04:17 pm

Doha, Qatar: Korean music fans in Qatar are invited to be part of the K-Pop World Festival that will take place in Changwon...

Astronomical summer in Qatar begins tomorrow: Tips for protection against heat 19 Jun 2024 - 04:17 pm

Doha: Qatar Weather has announced that tomorrow, June 20, 2024, marks the first day of summer astronomically, coinciding with the longest daylight period...

Qatar to witness gradual rise in temperatures 17 Jun 2024 - 11:30 am

Doha, Qatar: Starting today, June 17, 2024, Qatar will witness a rise in temperatures until the end of this week. Qatar Meteorology Department...

Spain vs Croatia UEFA EURO 2024 15 Jun 2024 - 06:45 pm

Doha, Qatar: The stage is set for a rivetingclash at the UEFA Euro 2024 as Spain and Croatia prepare to lock horns once...

Hungary vs Switzerland UEFA EURO 2024 15 Jun 2024 - 03:04 pm

Hungary faces Switzerland on Saturday in Cologne in the second Group A match at Euro 2024 at 4pm Qatar Time. While Switzerland is...

Eid Al Adha holidays for private sector employees announced 15 Jun 2024 - 09:56 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour announced the Eid Al Adha holidays for private sector employees. The ministry on X (previously Twitter) announceda...

Germany VS Scotland UEFA EURO 2024 14 Jun 2024 - 09:01 pm

Doha, Qatar: The wait is finally over as Euro 2024 kicks off today with hosts Germany taking on Scotland at the Allianz Arena...

Education Ministry opens registration for government scholarships for 2024-25 academic year 14 Jun 2024 - 04:40 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the opening of registration for Government Scholarships Program for the academic year 2024-2025....

Spinner dolphins spotted in Qatari territorial waters: Ministry 14 Jun 2024 - 03:11 pm

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Environment and Climate Change officials spotted a group of spinner dolphins in the Qatari territorial waters. Apart from sharing...