QNA Doha: The astrological calculations conducted by specialists in the Qatar Calendar House (QCH) showed that Ramadan Crescent will appear at 1:45 am Doha local time on Sunday, 5 May, which means that it is impossible to see him in the evening. The crescent of the holy month of Ramadan this year will remain in […]
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Qatar’s trade volume with ACD members is $81 billion: Minister of Economy
QNA Doha: Trade volume between Qatar and member states of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) was $81 billion, or 70 percent of the state’s international trade, Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari said today. Speaking at the opening of the ACD Business Forum, which began today, the minister said […]
Daily 5-hour closure of Al Shamal road between Duhail and Al Gharrafa
The Peninsula Doha: Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced a road closure on a section of the Al Shamal Road between Duhail and Al Gharrafa Interchanges in both directions (including the service roads) for five hours every day. The roads will be closed between 12 midnight and 5 am starting on Friday, May 3, 2019. The […]
Blockade imposed on Qatar is an obstacle for regional engagement
By Sachin Kumar | The Peninsula Doha: The unjust blockade imposed on Qatar by siege countries is an obstacle for regional cooperation, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. “This dispute between us and some of the GCC countries plus Egypt which is blockading states, […]
Qatar Petroleum awards contracts for 8 drilling rigs for the North Field Expansion Project
The Peninsula Qatar Petroleum announced that it has awarded contracts for a total of eight offshore Jackup Drilling Rigs required for the North Field Expansion Project. The drilling rigs are planned to be mobilized and ready for drilling activities starting from January 2020. Contracts for six of the eight rigs were awarded to Gulf Drilling […]
Ministry issues decision on forming Joint Labor Committees
File picture of a construction worker used for reference QNA Doha: The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs announced the issuance of ministerial decision No. 21 of 2019 on “Joint Labor Committees” within establishments subject to the provisions of the Labor Law. The Ministry said in a press release that the decision was […]
Petrol and diesel to cost more in May
The Peninsula Online Doha: Qatar Petroleum (QP) has increased the fuel prices for the month of May 2019. The price of super and premium petrol has jumped 15 dirhams. Price of diesel will go up by 5 dirhams. A statement on QP website showed that premium grade petrol will cost QR 1.95 in May, 15 […]
Indians warned of fraud Qatar job offers
(alamy.com) Indian expats need to check the authenticity of the jobs being offered. The Indian Embassy in Doha has issued a notification warning job seekers to be wary of fake recruiting agents in Qatar. On Twitter, the embassy posted, “Please do not trust any recruiting agent who promises you a job in Qatar on a […]
Al Bayt Stadium breaks Al Wakrah Stadium’s world record
The Peninsula Online Doha: The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), the body responsible for delivering the infrastructure required to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, announced the completion of turf laying in Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor City, one of the eight that will host the World Cup finals, in […]
Ashghal announces tender of four road contracts
The Peninsula Doha: As part of its keenness to provide a suitable environment for the growth of Qatari companies and in line with the objectives of the ‘Qualification of Small-Scale Contractors’ initiative launched in January of 2018, the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced on April 23, 2019 the tender of four contracts for road improvement […]