The Peninsula Online Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Blood Donor Center is in urgent need of many blood types. HMC said in post on social media said that they are need blood types O+, O-, A-, B- and AB-. “If you are able to donate, please visit the Blood Donor Center near Hamad General Hospital […]
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Qatar suspends schools and universities due to coronavirus
The Peninsula Online Doha: Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the decision to suspend studies in public and private schools and universities for all students in Qatar from tomorrow, March10 until further notice. This step has been taken within the framework of its efforts and measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), in […]
Qatar temporarily suspends entry for travellers from 14 countries
Hamad International Airport (file photo) QNA Doha: Qatar’s Government Communications Office said Sunday that in addition to Qatar Airways’ announcement regarding flights to and from Italy, entry to Qatar is temporarily suspended for all those intending to travel from certain countries, as of March 9, 2020. The decision comes as a preventive measure due to […]
Indian Embassy urges community organisations to postpone large gatherings in Qatar
08 Mar 2020 – 18:25 The Indian Embassy in Doha asked the community organisations to postpone large gatherings in view of the coronavirus spread. A tweet from the @IndEmbDoha handle says: “In view of increasing reports of risks of spread of the novel corona virus (COVID-19), Indian Community Organisations (Apex bodies & Associate Organizations) are […]
Qatar temporarily suspends entry for travelers from 14 countries
Hamad International Airport (file photo) QNA Doha: Qatar’s Government Communications Office said Sunday that in addition to Qatar Airways’ announcement regarding flights to and from Italy, entry to Qatar is temporarily suspended for all those intending to travel from certain countries, as of March 9, 2020. The decision comes as a preventive measure due to […]
Cases of COVID-19 rise to 62: Kuwait
QNA/Kuwait The Kuwaiti Health Ministry announced Sunday that one new case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in the last 24 hours, increasing the number of cases to 62 and one recovery. The Health Ministry Spokesman Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad revealed in a press conference that all patients with coronavirus are receiving necessary medical care, pointing […]
Travellers with valuables worth QR50,000 or more need to declare: Qatar Customs
The Peninsula Online Doha: Travelers will need to fill out a declaration form on entry or departure from Qatar if they possess cash, precious metals, financial bearer negotiable instruments or valuable jewellery equal to or more than fifty thousand Qatari Riyals. The General Authority of Customs in a statement said that the system has been […]
Kuwait reports new coronavirus case, raising total to 12
Kuwaitis coming back from Iran wait at Sheikh Saad Airport in Kuwait City, on February 22, 2020, before being taken to a hospital to be tested for coronavirus./ AFP / YASSER AL-ZAYYAT QNA Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health announced that there was another case of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, bringing the total number of […]
Foggy condition to prevail tonight over most areas
Foggy view from West Bay at 10:30am. Abdul Basit © 2020 The Peninsula The Peninsula Online Qatar Meteorology Department in its observations reported that fog cover over the country is increasing with a drop in visibility. Fog spread in most regions of the country is leading to fall in visibility sometimes to less than 1km […]
How to Sell Your Home Without an Estate Agent?
While most people work with an estate agent to sell their house, this is not something you have to do. It is possible to sell your home without an estate agent, but you need to take the right steps to achieve this. These steps will ensure you cover everything in the sales process that an agent would […]