The Peninsula Doha: The Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME), represented by the Fish Wealth Department, opened yesterday a ‘fish section’ at Al Shahaniya farmers’ market, which offers fresh vegetables from Thursday to Saturday from 7am to 5pm. The opening ceremony was attended by Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Dehaimi, Director of Fish Wealth Department at the Ministry. […]
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Technicians can now apply for driving licence
File picture used for representation By Sidi Mohamed | The Peninsula Doha: The General Directorate of Traffic has announced that the profession of a technician is now eligible to apply for Qatar Driving licence. “We have announced that profession of technician is eligible and allowed to apply for a driving licence but the new relaxation […]
Qatar to open seven visa centres in India
QNA Doha: The State of Qatar will open seven visa centres in India as part of its ‘Qatar Visa Centers (QVCs) Abroad Programme’, which was launched last year targeting eight labour-exporting countries. During a seminar for the officials of various companies about QVCs, the Director of the Visa Support Services Department at the Ministry of Interior, […]
World Cup New turf-laying record set in Wakrah Stadium
Al Wakrah Stadium after completion of turf laying 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 of Al Wakrah Stadium, one of eight that will host the World Cup finals. In […]
10th Qatar International Food Festival opens
H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice-Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation; and Akbar Al Baker, Secretary-General of Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) and Group Chief Executive of Qatar Airways; at the launch of 10th Qatar International Food Festival. By Raynald C Rivera | The Peninsula Doha: Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) marked […]
10 reasons why you can’t miss Qatar International Food Festival 2019
The Peninsula Online Beautiful spring weather is just one reason why March is a favourite month here in Qatar. Whether they love the outdoors or not, residents and visitors keenly await the 11-day annual food and fun gala Qatar In-ternational Food Festival (QIFF) every year. QIFF offers a panorama of food possibilities, great outdoor family […]
Project to plant 1 million trees in Qatar kicks off
By Sanaullah Ataullah | The Peninsula Doha: A project to plant one million trees in Qatar as part of the efforts to support the global initiative on climate change and sustainable environment was unveiled at the AgriteQ 2019 exhibition yesterday. Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani […]
Areas for non-Qatari ownership and use of real estate determined
A man looks at his phone on Doha Corniche on July 2, 2017. (AFP) QNA Doha: HE Minister of Justice and Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi has underlined that the Cabinet’s approval at its last meeting to determine the areas and places for non-Qatari ownership […]
Qatar Museums to celebrate NMoQ opening
An aerial view of the National Museum of Qatar. The Peninsula Doha: Qatar Museums (QM) yesterday announced details of #QatarCreates, an extensive programme of workshops and panel talks organised to celebrate the inauguration of the highly anticipated National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ). The QatarCreates: Talks series of panel discussions will take place from March 25 […]
Pompeo, in Kuwait, urges resolution to Gulf crisis
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attends a press conference with Kuwait’s foreign minister in Kuwait City on March 20, 2019. AFP / POOL / JIM YOUNG By Matthew Lee | AP US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday renewed calls for a resolution to a blockade of Qatar by four other Arab nations, […]