File picture used for representation alone. QNA Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs H E Yousuf bin Mohammed Al Othman Fakhro has said that the Ministry in cooperation with the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the participation of the designated state authorities prepared a guide on protection from heat stress. He noted that […]
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Global tea brands open factory in Qatar
The second production line will be packing 200gms, 450gms and 950gms for the retail market. The Peninsula Online Doha: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari inaugurated global tea brands Lipton and Brooke Bond Red Label factories today. The assembly line will be managed by the Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company (QIMC). […]
20 Indian students commit suicide after exam results
Photo for representation only IANS Another Intermediate student committed suicide in Telangana on Saturday, taking the toll to 20 since the Board of Intermediate Education last week announced the results, which were marred by goof-ups. In the latest incident, a 17-year-old girl immolated herself in Narayanpet district. Depressed after failing in one subject in the […]
Qatar government announces official working hours during Ramadan
Decorative items for Ramadan displayed in a shop at the Souq Waqif. April 24, 2019. Salim Matramkot © The Peninsula QNA Doha: Minister of Justice and Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Dr. Issa bin Saad al-Jafali al-Nuaimi today issued a circular specifying the working hours during the holy month of Ramadan for ministries, […]
More people buying grocery online in Qatar
By Sachin Kumar | The Peninsula Doha: Online groceries shopping is rising in Qatar, taking benefit of country’s strong Information Technology (IT) infrastructure and high-income population. Fresh fruits and vegetables are the top items being bought online through online applications (apps) in Qatar. “When we were starting Suncart, the biggest feedback we received was that […]
Qatar among first to support Belt & Road Initiative
The Minister of Transport and Communications, H E Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, and Minister of Commerce and Industry, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, along with other officials attending the 2nd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, in Beijing yesterday. The Peninsula Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the 2nd Belt and […]
Qatar blocks UAE move to set up WTO panel over false import ban charge
Photo courtesy: Qatar Mission Geneva @QatarMission_Ge The Peninsula DOHA: The State of Qatar has blocked the UAE’s request for the establishment of a panel during the World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement Body meeting held today. “Qatar blocks the UAE’s request for the establishment of a panel during the World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement Body meeting […]
Qatar, UK sign several deals in London
Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani (right), Chairman of Qatar International Islamic Bank; Yousef bin Ali Al Khater (centre), Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United Kingdom, and Liam Fox, British Minister of State for Foreign Trade, in London, yesterday. QNA London: The State of Qatar and the United Kingdom have […]
Thundery rain, strong wind, high sea likely till morning
A lightning strike seen over Doha skyline on October 16, 2018. Pic: Salim Matramkot / The Peninsula QNA Doha: Weather inshore tonight until 6 a.m. on Saturday will be cloudy with chance of light rain may be thundery at places at times, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of thundery […]
Prices of 500 plus consumer goods slashed for Ramadan
Customers shopping during a promotional event. (file photo) The Peninsula / QNA Doha: The Ministry of Economy and Industry issued Thursday a list comprising of more than 500 commodities that will be sold at reduced prices on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. The initiative is done in coordination with major supermarkets and […]