Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulwahed Al Hammadi addressing an extraordinary meeting of GCC education ministers remotely. QNA Minister of Education and Higher Education, H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulwahed Al Hammadi affirms that Qatar has made unremitting efforts in facing the challenge of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID- 19) […]
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GCO statement regarding company delaying salary payments
The Peninsula Government Communications Office issued a statement in response to Amnesty International’s report regarding the violations of a company operating in the Al Bayt Stadium. Full Statement: In September 2019, the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (ADLSA) was made aware, by the Supreme Committee of Delivery & Legacy, of delayed salary […]
Qatar Government working hours amended in weekly cabinet meeting
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani Doha: The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani chaired the Cabinet meeting today through video conferencing. At the meeting it was decided to amend the working hours for employees […]
Qatar reports 1716 new Covid-19 cases, 1844 recoveries and 4 deaths on June 10
Ministry of Public Health today announced that 1,716 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been registered, and 1,844 people have recovered from the disease in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in Qatar to 49,413. The Ministry also announces 4 deaths due to the virus. The Ministry states that in […]
Secondary school certificate control centers working smoothly
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, interacting with employees during his visit to the secondary school certificate control centers at Sumaya and Hafsa schools for girls yesterday. The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi made an […]
Sidra Medicine takes safety measures against COVID-19
Visitors need to show Ehteraz app on entry. Sidra Medicine, to ensure the safety of its patients, their families and its staff, has implemented several protocols at its hospital, in line with nation-wide mandatory measures regarding COVID-19. The safety measures include that all patients, their companions/guardians and visitors as well as staff are screened prior […]
Passengers must wear masks and carry hand sanitisers: HIA
Taking more steps to make travel safe, the Hamad International Airport (HIA) said yesterday that wearing face masks is compulsory for passengers and they would be required to carry alcohol-based hand sanitisers. The world-class airport has made sanitising stations throughout the terminal. “It is mandatory for all travelling passengers to wear face masks, without which […]
5.7 magnitude earthquake hits Iran; tremors felt in Qatar
The Peninsula Online Doha: Qatar Seismic Network recorded 5.7 magnitude earthquake at southwest part of Iran on June 9, 2020 at 8:18pm Qatar time. The Iran news agency IRNA confirmed that a 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Fars province on Tuesday. “Tremors were felt in the eastern coast of Qatar and is expected to be felt […]
Explained: How to book your hotel for mandatory quarantine while returning to Qatar
Doha: Qatar will be gradually lifting the Covid-19 restrictions in four phases from June 15 In the first phase trips outside Qatar in cases of extreme necessity will be allowed and everyone who returns to Doha will be subjected to hotel quarantine on their personal expense for full two weeks. In third phase, low risk […]
Hamad International Airport reminds departing passengers of travel safety measures
The Peninsula Online Doha: Hamad International Airport (HIA) has reminded departing passengers of the current safety measures to be observed and complied with while travelling, to ensure the safety of all passengers and airport staff. “Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport if showing any of the following symptoms: fever, dry cough, shortness […]