The Omani delegation with the Qatar Chamber team. The Peninsula DOHA: Qatar Chamber (QC), held a meeting yesterday with a delegation from Sohar Industrial Port Company (SIPC), where they discussed ways and mechanisms to enhance joint cooperation in various fields besides identifying the investment opportunities available at the port. Qatar Chamber First Vice-Chairman, Mohamed bin […]
Month: August 2018
Locations of the eight roads in Qatar with mobile radars (Tuesday, August 7, 2018)
File picture used for representation. The Peninsula Online There are two changes today in the locations of mobile radars. Instead of University Road and Al Refaa, it is Al Wakrah and F Ring Road. Keep an eye on your speedometer to avoid fine and also to reach safe. Here are the locations for the radars […]
‘Visit visas valid for one month only’ – No extension
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 5: Director General of General Department for Residency Affairs Major General Abdullah Al-Hajri issued a circular to all residency affairs departments in all governorates to declare that all types of visit visa — dependent, commercial and tourist — will be valid for one month only and cannot be extended with effect from […]
Apply for a Temporary Driving Licence in Qatar
It is a legal requirement to hold a valid licence to drive in Qatar. The Traffic Department is the authorised authority for issuing driving licenses. Below are the various options depending on your length of stay. On arrival – 1 week rule Visitors can drive for one week (7 days from arrival) on approved licences from some […]
How To Open A Bank Account Before You Arrive In Qatar
HOW TO OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT BEFORE YOU ARRIVE IN QATAR Open A Bank Account In Qatar – Before You Arrive! When moving to a new country to start work, there are many important tasks to be ticked off the To Do list. Some of these tasks can be worked on before leaving home, while […]
Pet business thriving at Souq Al Wakrah
Birds at a pet shop at Souq Al Wakrah. Mahnoor Sarwar I The Peninsula DOHA: Along a number of other activities the residents have created to spend their leisure days during long summer vacations, buying domestic pets especially by children is also thriving in the town. People visit Souq Al Wakrah not only to enjoy […]
Qatar, Jordan review investment ties
QNA Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani yesterday met with the Minister of State for Investment Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Muhannad Shehadeh. They discussed cooperation between both countries and ways to develop them, especially in the investment field. The meeting also discussed topics […]
Artwork depicts Qatar’s resilience to siege
Qatari artist Maryam Al Mulla signs her painting at the opening of “Chant of Stability” exhibition at Katara Building 22 on Sunday. By Raynald C Rivera I The Peninsula DOHA: Prominent Qatari artist Maryam Al Mulla created a powerful depiction of Qatar’s resilience and the people’s steadfastness amid the unjust blockade in her 3 metre […]
5 Rules of Salary Negotiation
Instead of fearing salary negotiation, here are five rules every professional should follow when asking for a raise. Image credit: graphicstock This story originally appeared on Glassdoor Are you hoping to receive an awesome job offer? Are you praying that your employer will give you a raise this year? Whether it’s the fear of being perceived as pushy or […]
Does Empathy Have a Place in Your Workplace?
Replacing sharp elbows with soft skills can be good for a company’s bottom line. Image credit: Yuri_Arcurs | Getty Images Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The office has long been a competitive sporting ground, whether co-workers are elbowing one another out of the way for a break-room doughnut or a promotion. And it’s only […]