FILE PHOTO: Khalifa International Stadium. AFP The Peninsula Online Doha: Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation will hold a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the organisation of the Gulf Cup to be held in Doha as three gulf nations confirm they will take part in the tournament confirmed beIN Sports. UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Football […]
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Amir calls for Istisqaa Prayers on Thursday
QNA Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has called for Istisqaa (rain-seeking) Prayer to be performed across the country on Thursday morning, 17 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1441 AH, corresponding to November 14, 2019. Amir will perform the Istisqaa Prayer with worshipers at Al-Wajba prayer ground at 6:05 am. Share this post […]
Artificial lakes set up to hold excess rainwater
The Peninsula Online Ashghal has set up several artificial lakes to contain the excess rainwater at project sites and on important highways such as the Shamal Road. Arabic daily Al Sharq quoted an Ashghal official stating the increase in a number of pumps, ponds and artificial lakes, which help contain large quantities of water that […]
Ministry of Interior launches new Qatar visa e-portal
QNA Doha: The Ministry of Interior launched today an e-portal to issue visas for those interested in visiting the country. This platform allows citizens from around the world to visit Qatar and attend the various events it hosts throughout the year. Speaking at the press conference held at the Ministry of Business and Industry, the […]
Iconic Jaipur Literature Festival to be held in Doha
FILE PHOTO from Jaipur Literature Festival 2016 The Peninsula For the first time in the region, Qatar National Library, in partnership with Teamwork Arts, producer of the iconic annual Jaipur Literature Festival, will host a celebration of literature and the power of dialogue from December 12 to 14. JLF Doha is the country’s first international […]
MoI launches e-visa for tournaments and cultural events
The Peninsula Online Doha: The Ministry of Interior launched today an e-portal to issue visas for those interested in visiting the country for specific tournaments or cultural festival being held in Qatar. Speaking at the press conference held at the Ministry of Business and Industry, Major Abdullah Khalifa Al Mohannadi, Director of Visa Support Services […]
Rain makes weather pleasant, to continue today
Vehicles manoeuvring their way through a water-logged road in Doha, yesterday. Pic: Rajan Sanaullah Ataullah | The Peninsula Most part of the country, including Doha, received thundery rain with different intensity and hailstorm at places. According to Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD), some parts of the country will witness rain today also, which may turn into […]
Qatar Petroleum announces successful startup of a refinery venture in Egypt
The Peninsula Qatar Petroleum announced the successful start-up of the Egyptian Refining Company (ERC) Refinery project located in Mostorod, north of the Egyptian capital Cairo. Qatar Petroleum owns 38.1% in the Arabian Refinery Company, which in turn owns 66.6% in ERC. All of the ERC Refinery units are now successfully operating, and are expected to […]
Over 1.53 million transactions at General Directorate of Passports
File picture used for representation By Sidi Mohamed | The Peninsula Doha: Over 1.53 million transactions were recorded in September 2019 by various departments of the General Directorate of Passports at the Ministry of Interior. The departments affiliated with the General Directorate of Passports include Expatriates Affairs Department, Search and Follow up Department, Border Passports […]
Joint crackdown on street vendors in Doha Corniche
The Peninsula Doha: Doha Municipality along with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched a joint campaign against street vendors in Doha Corniche yesterday. The campaign was conducted by the General Control Section of the Municipal Control Department and the General Cleanliness Department and Mechanical Equipment Department and Security authorities. The campaign resulted in the […]