Someone on Quora asked the question. The answers may surprise you. What constitutes cruelty at the office? Someone asked on Quora “What was the cruelest thing a company has ever done to you as an employee?” You may be prepared for stories of confiscating passports or not wage theft, and those things are cruel. But the […]
Month: June 2018
Saudi Arabia’s Oil Chief Faces Toughest OPEC Test
Khalid Al-Falih has had a good run, but can he keep Trump, Putin and the rest of OPEC happy? Since he became Saudi Arabian energy minister two years ago, Khalid Al-Falih has had a good run: he persuaded a fractious OPEC to cut oil production, convinced Russia to join the cartel in curbing output, and […]
Qatar stronger despite blockade
On May 24, 2017, the Qatar News Agency was hacked and a fake statement purported to belong to his Highness the Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamin Bin Hamad Al-Thani was broadcasted. This, as would be proved later, was the start of a well-planned but a failed strategy to block and exclude Qatar […]
11 Dubai-bound flights diverted, operations disrupted
(File photo) Dubai Airports worked with airlines and other service partners to restore normal operations within an hour. Eleven flights to Dubai International Airport were diverted on Sunday evening. A Dubai Airports spokesperson confirmed to Khaleej Times that operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) were briefly disrupted on June 17 due to a technical problem […]
Qatari referee Al Jassim makes World Cup debut
The selected World Cup Video Assistant Referees (VAR) and match officials are seen during their visit to the Video Operation Rooms in Moscow. Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al Jassim (second left, front row) is also seen. By Fawad Hussain | The Peninsula DOHA: Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al Jassem yesterday made his World Cup debut when he […]
MoI Eid festivities attract thousands of workers
Lt. Abdul Wahid Ghareeb Al Anzi, Traffic Awareness Officer at the General Directorate of Traffic, speaks about traffic safety at the interactive session. By Sidi Mohamed | The Peninsula DOHA: Thousands of workers enjoyed Eid festivities and also learned about relevant rules and regulations, thanks to the various entertainment-cum-awareness events organised by the Ministry of Interior […]
Philippine Labor Secretary: Region should adopt Qatar’s labor reforms
From left: Alan L Timbayan, Ambassador of Philippines to Qatar; Silvestre Bello III, Secretary of the Department of Labour and Employment of the Philippines; and H E Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi, Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs; during the celebration of Philippine Workers Day at Al Rayyan Sport Club, […]
HMC official provides tips for healthy eating
Image used for representation. The Peninsula DOHA: Reem Al Saadi, Director of Dietetics and Nutrition at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), has said that avoiding heartburn and indigestion in Eid Al Fitr can be as simple as being more thoughtful about food choices and portion size. She said that the conclusion of a month of fasting […]
New central market to open soon
File picture of a fish market used for representation. By Sidi Mohamed | The Peninsula DOHA: The Central Market at Al Sailiya which includes an abattoir and a fruit and vegetables market will be open in the next two months, a source at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment said. “The new central market will be […]
Visitors throng several events at Katara
A view of the fireworks at Katara on the second day of the Eid Al Fitr, yesterday. Abdul Basit / The Peninsula The Peninsula DOHA: Within festivities of the Eid Al Fitr, the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) received a large number of visitors of different age groups and nationalities yesterday and Friday to celebrate this […]