The Peninsula Online Criminal Investigation Department of the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation arrested a person from an Asian country for selling medical supplies illegally at exorbitant prices. He was arrested in possession of a large number of medical supplies. They include 800 medical gloves, 7900 medical masks and 1502 medical clothing besides antibiotics, thermometers […]
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38 new coronavirus cases reported in Qatar; total now 439
The Peninsula Online Doha: The Ministry of Public Health today announced the registration of 38 new confirmed cases of coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) in Qatar. Most of the new registered cases are related to migrant workers that were under quarantine. Also 3 cases have been registered for Qatari citizens returning from travel from UK, Spain and […]
Qatar to stop all incoming flights; shuts public transport; QR75bn incentives for private sector
The Peninsula Online The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al -Thani chaired a meeting of the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management today to follow up on all developments and precautionary measures to combat the spread of the new coronavirus, Covid 19. During the meeting many decisions were taken, which are as follows: 1) […]
Qatar to stop all incoming flights; shuts public transport; QR75bn incentives for private sector
The Peninsula Online The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al -Thani chaired a meeting of the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management today to follow up on all developments and precautionary measures to combat the spread of the new coronavirus, Covid 19. During the meeting many decisions were taken, which are as follows: 1) […]
Mall of Qatar exempts retailers from rent for three months
The Peninsula Online Doha: Mall of Qatar has announced that all the retailers will get three-month rent exemption due to the current public health scenario. In a statement on social media Mall of Qatar said that all retailers at the mall will be exempted from rental obligations for the months of March, April and May […]
Bahrain reports first Gulf death from coronavirus: Ministry
Bahraini policemen seal off a building housing foreign workers in the Salmabad industrial area as a precautionary measure after a resident tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), on the outskirts of the capital Manama on March 13, 2020. / AFP / Mazen Mahdi Reuters Bahrain reported the Gulf’s first death from the new coronavirus on Monday, […]
Serving of food inside restaurants, cafes banned
File Picture by: Salim Matramkot/The Peninsula QNA Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) issued yesterday a circular preventing restaurants and cafes in the country from serving food, banning customers from sitting inside or holding any gatherings starting Monday until further notice. The decision was made as part of the precautionary measures against the spread […]
Ministry reports 64 new coronavirus cases in Qatar; total now 401
Abdul Basit © The Peninsula The Peninsula Online Doha: Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) today announced 64 new confirmed cases of coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) in Qatar taking the total number of cases to 401. Till now 7,950 people have been tested for Covid-19 in Qatar. Till now 4 people have been recovered from COVID-19 in […]
Exit permits for government, semi-government staff to be abolished, says MOI
The Peninsula The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced yesterday that the exit permit for government and semi-government sectors that are not subject to the Labour Law will be abolished, with effect from March 19, 2020, exempting a category — 5 per cent of the employees — in the establishment that are determined by the employer […]
Local produce vegetable markets to remain open through the week
Representational image The Peninsula Online Doha: All the five local produce yards, that used to open only during weekends, will now remain open through the week said Ministry of Municipality and Environment on its social media. The markets are located in Al Sheehaniya, Al Mazrouha, Al Wakrah, Al Khor-Al Zakhira and Al Shamal and will […]