Indian-Americans, most of whom are highly skilled and came to the US mainly on H-1B work visas, are the worst sufferers of the current immigration system which imposes a seven per cent per country quota on allotment of green cards or permanent legal residency. President Donald Trump has called for the quick deportation of illegal […]
Month: June 2018
Amid Arab boycott, Qatar’s new friends find rich openings
Six months ago Serkan Ucar arrived in Doha to scope out business opportunities – away from his usual patch. The mission looks set to pay off handsomely, as the Turkish entrepreneur expects to win a first contract to help build an iconic 2022 World Cup stadium. Since several Arab countries launched an economic boycott of […]
Saudi Arabia has a new Qatar plan: MbS is going to dig himself out of a hole, which he made himself
Don’t laugh. Riyadh is going ahead with plans to dig a canal along its border with Qatar making it an island. But will the PR stunt distract media attention away from its own internal crisis, not to mention Qatar’s ‘independence’? In just 12 months, the so-called Qatar Crisis – Saudi Arabia’s nefarious bid to make […]
Embassy invites Indian expats to participate in Bharat Ko Janiye quiz
The Peninsula Online Embassy of India in Doha announced that the Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in Qatar can now register for the second edition of Bharat Ko Janiye (Hindi for ‘Know India’) Quiz 2018-19. Interested residents in Qatar can register online for the quiz on www.bharatkojaniye.in and may appear for the exams from any location, even […]
Regulation, control of private school fees discussed
File picture of Advisory Council members used for representation. The Peninsula DOHA: The Advisory Council which met here yesterday with Speaker of the Advisory Council H E Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud in the chair considered the request made by a number of Advisory Council members for a general discussion on education issues. […]
Museums, expos attract over half a million visitors
File photo of Museum of Islamic Art. Picture: Salim Matramkot / The Peninsula By Sachin Kumar | The Peninsula DOHA: Over half a million people visited different museums and exhibitions in Qatar last year, reflecting that the country has become a vibrant centre for arts and culture in the region and beyond. A total of 575,215 […]
Erdogan victory to turn Qatar-Turkey ties stronger: Envoy
The Turkish flag and a portrait of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan projected on Sheraton Grand Doha to celebrate the presidential election victory, yesterday. Pic: Baher Amin/The Peninsula By Irfan Bukhari | The Peninsula DOHA: Terming the resounding victory of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in June 24 elections ‘very important’ for regional stability and prosperity […]
The 5 People You Need to Cut From Your Life Immediately
These toxic personalities are killing your success, creativity, and happiness. You have control over your life. You work on your health and your mind. Your family loves you, your colleagues push you, and your friends support you. Yet you still waste time with losers. Here are the five toxic people you need to cut from your life immediately. 1. The […]
4 Easy Ways to Stay in Shape When You Work From Home
The physical inactivity involved in sitting in front of a computer all day will ruin your physique, but these tips can help. As a remote worker I appreciate the many benefits of working from home, with the flexibility to arrange my day however I want being top of mind. In reality, though, often it just looks like me […]
4 New Business Books You Should Read Before the End of Summer
These summer reads will help you become a better leader, gain new skills, and think twice about faking it till you make it. Want to know some of the great business books you should read before the summer ends? Some have already been published; others will be released in the next couple of months. (If you see […]