The Peninsula Qatar

CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: PROF. KHALID MUBARAK AL-SHAFI

Islamic Cultural Center concludes Sharia lessons programme in Al Thakhira 07 Sep 2026 - 08:54 am

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center has concluded its summer Islamic Sharia lessons programme for Urdu speakers,...

Friendly Soul, Erdenali shine at Qatar Arc Trials 07 Sep 2026 - 08:45 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC)-sponsored Qatar Arc Trials delivered a day of high-class action at ParisLongchamp yesterday. A stacked...

Al Sadd dominate as debutants Lusail make their mark 07 Sep 2026 - 08:42 am

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd have made a perfect start to their Qatar Stars League title defence despite entering the season with three key...

Takaful insurance companies post QR335m profit, up 2.7% in 2025 07 Sep 2026 - 08:41 am

Doha, Qatar: A report on Islamic finance in the State of Qatar, issued by Bait Al-Mashura Finance Consultations, revealed that Takaful insurance companies...

Qatar banking sector assets hold steady as lending rises in July 07 Sep 2026 - 08:38 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s banking sector assets remained broadly stable in July, while lending continued to grow and deposits declined, according to the latest...

Qatar Society of Engineers to organise conference and exhibition in October 07 Sep 2026 - 08:36 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Society of Engineers (QSE) is set to organise the “Engineering Consulting Conference and Exhibition 2026” on October 6 and...

QES 2026 concludes three days of dialogue, and future-focused industry debate 07 Sep 2026 - 08:34 am

Doha, Qatar: The second edition of Qatar Event Show 2026 (QES 2026) has concluded at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), following...

Aspetar offers nutrition tips for young athletes 07 Sep 2026 - 08:32 am

Doha, Qatar: As the new academic year begins, Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, is highlighting the importance of a balanced diet for...

5 dead in cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport 07 Sep 2026 - 08:30 am

Washington, USA: Five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport in...

Thai Embassy launches Restaurant Week 2026 07 Sep 2026 - 08:21 am

Doha, Qatar: The Royal Thai Embassy launched on September 3, 2026, ‘Thai Restaurant Week 2026: A Taste of Thailand’, an in-store promotional campaign...

S’hail 2026 to be launched tomorrow, bringing together 14 Arab, foreign nations 07 Sep 2026 - 08:18 am

Doha, Qatar: The 10th Katara International Hunting and Falconry Exhibition (S’hail 2026) is launching Tuesday at Katara Cultural Village, bringing together 14 Arab...

PHCC records 447,782 health centre visits in August 07 Sep 2026 - 08:17 am

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) recorded 447,782 visits to its health centres in August, reflecting continued demand for a wide...

QFZ CEO meets Ambassadors of Malta, 07 Sep 2026 - 08:15 am

Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani met with Ambassador...

Yuichiro Tamaki wins Japan's DPP leadership election for 3rd term 07 Sep 2026 - 06:00 am

Tokyo: IncumbentYuichiro Tamaki secured a third consecutive term as leader of Japan’s opposition Democratic Party for the People (DPP) on Sunday. According to...

Afghanistan initiates $87m nationwide, 3,229 project development push 07 Sep 2026 - 05:00 am

Kabul: Afghanistan's Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development announced the launch3,229 development and essential infrastructure projectsworth $87 million on Sunday. The portfolio encompasses...

Egypt seeks broader AIIB cooperation in energy, transport, ports and logistics 07 Sep 2026 - 04:00 am

Cairo:Egypt is aiming to diversify its development portfolio with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). In a presidency statement released Sunday, President Abdel...

At least 10 dead and over 60 injured after fireworks blast at festival in Mexico 07 Sep 2026 - 03:00 am

Mexico City: At least 10 people were killed and more than 60 others injured when fireworks stored inside a church detonated during a...

Two days of national mourning declared in Cabo Verde following Fogo Island bus accident 07 Sep 2026 - 02:00 am

Praia: The government of Cabo Verdeannounced two days of official national mourning following the fatalbus crash on Fogo Island that resulted in 25...

Australia housing affordability plunges to all-time low in 2026 07 Sep 2026 - 01:00 am

Canberra: Australian housing affordability worsened to its lowest level on record for the 2026 financial year, new report data indicates. A combination of...

Amazon cargo plane overruns runway, collides with vehicles and catches fire 07 Sep 2026 - 12:10 am

Miami: An Amazon cargo plane overran the runway upon landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, colliding with several vehicles and bursting into...