Qatar

Woqod opens petrol station in Sawda Natheel on Salwa Road 24 Jan 2016 - 12:12 am

Doha: In line with its commitment to meet the fuel and energy needs of Qatar and as part of the company’s ongoing expansion...

FM attends GCC meeting with Kerry in Riyadh 24 Jan 2016 - 12:11 am

US Secretary of State John Kerry (fourth left) with GCC Secretary-General Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani (right) and the GCC foreign ministers in Riyadh....

Falconry contest and concluding ceremony on January 31 24 Jan 2016 - 12:10 am

Officials with some of the young participants. DOHA: The Falcon Festival organizing committee said yesterday that the Al Mazain falconry competition has been...

QRCS extends surgical intervention in Taiz 24 Jan 2016 - 12:09 am

Medical supplies provided by Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) reach Al Thawra Public Hospital in Taiz, Yemen. DOHA: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS)...

QSTP hosts second Demo Day for ‘Accelerator Programme’ 24 Jan 2016 - 12:08 am

DOHA: Qatar’s primary incubator for technology development, Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), hosted the second Demo Day for its flagship three-month long...

Markets overreact to weak global economic data, says QNB report 24 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: The slowdown in global GDP growth in Q4, 2015 is concerning. However, the scale of the selloff in global equity markets seems...

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...