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Peninsula Ministry of Public Health authorises use of Qatari National ID, discontinues health card

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim bin Saad Al Mahmoud has issued a circular adopting the valid national ID (QID) card for residents in place of the health card when visiting Hamad Medical Corporation, Primary Health...

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Business Total earnings for Qatari-listed companies rise 3.7% in Q4 2025
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Peninsula Qatar participates in talks on Hormuz shipping security

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated on Friday in a meeting on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, hosted by...

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Paris: Sotheby's Paris announced the sale of two rare paintings by French artist Claude Monet for over €16 million at a major auction...

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QMMF kicks off 2026 Off-Road Championship with thrilling Sealine opener

The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation successfully organized Survival 1, the opening round of the 2026 Qatar Off Road Championship,...

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