Qatar

Cold wave likely to continue 29 Jan 2016 - 01:59 am

DOHA: The cold wave since last night is expected to prevail today, with chances of temperature dropping to 10 degrees Celsius in some...

Pakistani singer visits MIA 29 Jan 2016 - 01:46 am

Popular Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan visits Museum of Islamic Art yesterday. The singer is in town to perform at Asian Town...

SCH and SEC disbanded as Emir reshuffles cabinet 28 Jan 2016 - 06:18 pm

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani chairs the Cabinet meeting at the Emiri Diwan yesterday. The Supreme Council of Health...

Emir patronises military college graduation 28 Jan 2016 - 02:57 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the graduation ceremony of the 11th batch of officer candidates at Ahmed Bin...

Emir arrives in Rome 28 Jan 2016 - 02:56 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday arrived in Rome on an official visit to Italy. The Emir and his...

QC unveils new version of website Rofaqa.com 28 Jan 2016 - 02:46 am

DOHA: Qatar Charity (QC) has launched a new version of its website (Rofaqa.com) under its Rofaqa initiative to give philanthropists around the world...

Qatar Airways Cargo to start 3 freighter services in March 28 Jan 2016 - 02:44 am

DOHA: Qatar Airways Cargo (QAC) will launch three new freighter routes to Budapest, Prague and Ho Chi Minh in March. This will increase...

Ooredoo unveils new Public IP Key add-on 28 Jan 2016 - 02:41 am

DOHA: Ooredoo yesterday launched a new subscription-based Public IP Key add-on for business customers across Qatar. The subscription to be available for Shahry...

Windy, dusty and partly cloudy today 28 Jan 2016 - 02:40 am

Fronds of palm trees along the waterfront on Doha Corniche wave in strong wind yesterday which was also a cloudy day. Pic: Salim ...

Temporary traffic diversion on part of Lijmiliya Road from Sunday 28 Jan 2016 - 02:39 am

Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) will implement a temporary diversion on part of Lijmiliya Road, running about 3km in both directions. The...

142,645 traffic violations last December: Ministry bulletin 28 Jan 2016 - 02:36 am

DOHA: Some 142,645 traffic violations took place in the country last December. But, the figure was 6.4 percent less than the previous month....

Five-day Winter Festival ends today at Katara Esplanade 28 Jan 2016 - 02:35 am

A performer entertains children at the Katara Winter Festival at Katara Esplanade yesterday. DOHA: The third edition of Katara Winter Festival concludes today...

Indian envoy hosts reception on Republic Day 28 Jan 2016 - 02:34 am

A classical dance performance at the event to mark India’s 67th Republic Day. DOHA: Indian Ambassador Sanjiv Arora, together with the Indian Cultural...

Turkey aims to double number of Qatari tourists to 300,000 by this year-end 28 Jan 2016 - 02:33 am

Melis Ekin, Director, Business Development, Valley of Tourism, speaking during an interview with The Peninsula. Pic: Baher / The Peninsula By Raynald C...

Empty Quarters trio arrives in Qatar 28 Jan 2016 - 02:32 am

Mohammad Al Zadjali, Amour Al Wahaibi and Mark Evans crossing the Empty Quarter. Sanaullah Ataullah DOHA: A team of two Omanis and an...

QIC launches insurance cover for off-road driving 28 Jan 2016 - 02:30 am

Doha: Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) is the official insurer of Qatar Motor Show, which opened here yesterday. At the Motor Show, QIC will...

Qatar retains least corrupt country rank in Arab world 28 Jan 2016 - 02:28 am

DOHA: Qatar retained its position as the least corrupt country in the Arab world and raised its ranking by an impressive four points...

HIA to sponsor German club Bayern Munich 28 Jan 2016 - 02:20 am

Akbar Al Baker (second right), Group Chief Executive, Qatar Airways, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (right), Chairman, Executive Board of FC Bayern Munich and Eng Badr...