Representative iamge QNA Doha: Weather inshore tonight until 6 a.m. on Monday will be slightly dusty to blowing dust at places at times with some clouds, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of strong wind at places at first. Offshore, it will be slightly dusty to dusty at times with […]
Month: July 2018
QR250m Kahramaa project to connect farm complexes to power network
FROM LEFT: Mohammed Ali Al Mohannadi, Director of Public Relations and Communication at Kahramaa; Abdullah Faraj Mubarak Nasrullah, Assistant Director of Customer Services at Kahramaa; Farhoud Hadi Al Hajri, Director of Animal Wealth Department at Ministry of Municipality and Environment; Mohammed Mubarak Al Bader, Head of Systems Development IT department at Kahramaa; during a press […]
Modern radar-equipped patrol vehicle to catch traffic violations launched
Captain Shabib Mohammed Al Nuaimi from the Traffic Patrols introducing the new civil patrol equipped with a modern radar device. Pic:Salim Matramkot/The Peninsula. By Sidi Mohamed I The Peninsula DOHA: The General Directorate of Traffic yesterday launched a civil patrol vehicle equipped with a sophisticated radar to catch traffic violations on the roads particularly where […]
World’s 1st 5G network now goes live in 50 Ooredoo sites in Qatar
The Peninsula DOHA: Ooredoo announced yesterday that the first commercial 5G network in the world has now reached 50 sites in Qatar. Since Ooredoo announced it was the first operator in the world to launch a 5G network commercially in May, the company has invested heavily in rolling-out the next-generation technology to ensure Qatar is […]
The Simple but Effective Way to Stop Worrying So Much (It Sounds Ridiculous, But It Actually Works)
Science shows you can contain your worries to 30 minutes each day. “I just can’t shut off my brain. I worry so much I can’t pay attention to what I’m doing.” I hear comments like this in my therapy office on a daily basis. Whether you’re constantly worried about money or you just can’t stop imagining worst-case […]
A Simple Formula for Staying Mentally Strong During Tough Times
At one time or another, your mental strength will be tested. Whether you’re dealing with a serious health problem, or you’re faced with a financial crisis, tough times are inevitable. And it’s during those tough times that your mental strength will be tested. Without adequate mental strength, life’s inevitable challenges will likely fill you with self-doubt and anxiety. Those […]
7 Ways to Look Really Confident (Even When You’re Not)
Nervous? Anxious? Insecure? Here are some ways to fake it that ensure you will actually make it. If you’re like me, you often come across as confident, but inside you’re far from it. Actually, if you’re like me, you’re situationally confident: sometimes, very much so; other times, not at all. So you spend a lot of time thinking […]
Emotionally Intelligent Advice From an 80-Year-Old Man
Number 32: Take charge of your attitude. Don’t let someone else choose it for you. From time to time, I come across a list of life lessons “as described by an 80-year-old man.” They’ve been widely shared online, and maybe you’ve seen them pop up in your social feeds. As I read them again recently, I couldn’t […]
Aspire Zone Foundation launches its first ever summer camp for children
The Peninsula Doha: Aspire Zone Foundation has launched its first ever Summer Camp for children aged between 6 and 14 years old. The event is designed to provide a range of exciting activities for children in Qatar during the summer holiday. The Summer Camp offers children the opportunity to take part in a variety of […]
Thousands swim between continents in famed Istanbul race
A ferry boat carries swimmers to the start point on the Bosphorous river before taking part in the Bosphorus Cross Continental Swim event on July 22, 2018. The race takes participants 6 kms down the Bosphorus Strait from the Asian side of Istanbul to the European side. (AFP / OZAN KOSE) AFP Istanbul: Thousands of […]