The Peninsula Online Doha: Hamad International Airport (HIA) has announced that for passenger safety and security they have made short-term parking free for five hours from January 3 to 6, 2020. “Hamad International Airport (HIA) would like to inform its customers that the use of short-term parking will be available free of charge between 3rd and […]
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MoI warns against falling victim to scams and fake messages
By Sidi Mohamed | The Peninsula Doha: In a bid to safeguard people from a mounting threat of cybercrime, especially phishing, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has launched an awareness campaign to educate masses on potential ways and tools used by fraudsters. The MoI, in an ongoing campaign, has revealed several methods used by fraudsters […]
Kahramaa’s drinking water quality exceeds global standards
File picture used for representation By Sanaullah Ataullah | The Peninsula Doha: The drinking water quality of Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has exceeded the index of International Standards for Drinking-Water of World Health Organisation (WHO). Kahramaa’s Water Quality Laboratory tested water samples from 14,000 points across the country in 2019. Kahramaa’s Laboratory […]
Govt funding, private sector support spur growth of Qatar startups
Some of the participating startups at Qitcom 2019. PICTURE: Noushad Thekkayil Funding provided by government entities, as well as support from the private sector has helped spur further growth in Qatar’s entrepreneurship ecosystem in 2019, particularly among startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In a January 2019 launch ceremony, the Ministry of Transport and […]
Expats impacted by currency fluctuation in 2019
Picture for representation purpose only Sachin Kumar I The Peninsula Currency fluctuation during 2019 made expatriates of several countries little richer last year. Among the expatriates in Qatar, the Pakistani nationals emerged as the biggest gainer of currency fluctuation. The Pakistani rupee depreciated around 12 percent in 2019, giving the extra value for their money. […]
Msheirb Tram starts operation across Msheireb Downtown Doha
Msheireb Tram The Peninsula Doha: Msheireb Properties has launched the Msheireb Tram yesterday, which interconnects all of Msheireb, making it easier for visitors to move from one spot to the other making the city a truly walkable and environment friendly city. With 9 stations, visitors, residents, and tenants can find a tram car on the […]
Qatar Petroleum announces fuel prices for January
The Peninsula Online Doha: Qatar Petroleum (QP) today announced the petrol and diesel prices for January. QP has not changed the price for petrol – both super and premium – and diesel in January. The price list on QP website showed that premium grade petrol will cost QR1.75 per litre and Super will be available […]
Top jobs for next decade
Lucy Meakin / Bloomberg The next decade could see growing demand for behavioral scientists, data analysts, upcycled clothing designers and even digital detox consultants. Brexit, climate change, an economic slowdown and technology are among the factors that could have the greatest impact on jobs in the 2020s, according to the UK’s Royal Society for the […]
Work on Sharq Crossing project to start by third quarter of 2020
The Peninsula The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) held yesterday a briefing session with local contractors to form global alliances to implement Sharq Crossing project, a strategic hub for the main roads in the country to help ensure a smooth traffic flow cutting travel time from Ras Bu Abboud to the West Bay by seven minutes. […]
Opening of all metro lines reduce number of road accidents: Official
FILE PHOTO by Abdul Basit © The Peninsula The Peninsula Online Doha: The General Administration of Traffic has confirmed that metro has had a huge impact on reducing the number of road accidents in December, when the country hosts many major events. Colonel Jaber Mohamed Rashid Odaiba, Assistant Director of the Media and Traffic Awareness […]