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NHRC deputy chairperson underlines need to raise awareness on climate change 21 Nov 2022 - 09:48 am

Kuwait:Deputy Chairman of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) H E Dr. Mohammad Saif Al Kuwari underlined the importance of developing strategic plans...

Doha is fantastic, people are friendly: Fans 21 Nov 2022 - 09:39 am

Doha: Fans of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 have described Qatar as a fantastic place. Sharing their experiences with The Peninsula at FIFA...

Saudi House opens at Doha Corniche welcoming fans from across world during FIFA World Cup 21 Nov 2022 - 09:37 am

Doha: A dedicated pavilion showcasing Saudi Arabia’s rich culture and football history yesterday opened marking the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup....

Al Rekayat Fort documents Qatar’s history and civilisation 21 Nov 2022 - 09:20 am

Doha: Qatar’s historical and archaeological monuments are a source of inspiration and pride to all those in Qatar, especially the younger generations, as...

HBKU’s QBRI tackles genome-related complexities in triple negative breast cancer 21 Nov 2022 - 09:18 am

Doha: Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), recently published papers in two prestigious scientific journals identifying research...

All cheers at FIFA Fan Festival as World Cup opens 21 Nov 2022 - 08:27 am

Doha: While the FIFA Fan Festival was opened a day before the opening match of the World Cup yesterday, the atmosphere during the...

‘Welcome and good luck to all’ 21 Nov 2022 - 08:15 am

Doha: Qatar kicked off the first-ever FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab region with a spectacular opening ceremony sending out...

Saudi Crown Prince directs ministries, governmental institutions to support Qatar's World Cup hosting efforts 20 Nov 2022 - 10:20 pm

Riyadh: The Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud has directed all the Saudi ministries...

President of Djibouti arrives in Doha 20 Nov 2022 - 03:02 pm

Doha: President of the Republic of Djibouti HE Ismail Omar Guelleh arrived in Doha on Sunday to attend the opening ceremony of the...

Vice President of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela arrives in Doha 20 Nov 2022 - 02:57 pm

Doha: Vice President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela HE Delcy Rodriguez arrived in Doha Sunday to attend the FIFA World Cup Qatar...

Giant pandas and falcon turn psychic for the day, predicts Qatar Ecuador match winner 20 Nov 2022 - 02:55 pm

Doha: Hours away from the opening match of FIFA World Cup between Qatar and Ecuador, Suhail and Thuraya of the Panda House have...

Vice President of the Republic of India arrives in Doha 20 Nov 2022 - 02:54 pm

Doha: Vice President of the Republic of India HE Jagdeep Dhankhar, has arrived in Doha on Sunday to attend the FIFA World Cup...

Canadian fan attempts to break Guinness World Record for most matches attended in a single World Cup 20 Nov 2022 - 02:14 pm

Doha: An avid football fan, Lee Kormish, is in Qatar to attend the FIFA World Cup and aspires to break a Guinness World...

Al Kass TV to broadcast opening ceremony and match on free-to-air channels 20 Nov 2022 - 01:51 pm

Doha: Qatari channel Al Kass TV announced that it will broadcast the opening ceremony and the first match of the FIFA World Cup...

Qatar attends anniversary celebration for World Heritage Convention in Greece 20 Nov 2022 - 11:20 am

Athens: The State of Qatar participated in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Unesco’s World Heritage Committee, Delphi (Greece), from...

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 inks deal with Hifz AlNaema 20 Nov 2022 - 11:19 am

Doha: The tournament organising committee has partnered with local charity Hifz Alnaema to ensure that unused and surplus food is donated for redistribution...

‘The Garden of Great’ pavilion showcasing UK music, design, fashion and food opens 20 Nov 2022 - 11:09 am

Doha: The UK pavilion, The Garden of Great, opened yesterday at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with an event bringing together British...