The Peninsula DOHA: The Council of Europe has affirmed the importance of the first coordination meeting held in Doha to activate the bilateral agreement (2018-2020) between the State of Qatar and the Council under the European convention on safety, security and integrated service in football matches and other sports events known as ‘St Denis Convention’. […]
Month: August 2018
Visa for New Born Babies Born Outside Qatar
A number of expatriate women chose to go back to their home country when they are pregnant as it is easier for them to get the support and help they need this time from their extended family members. Qatar provides free visa on arrival for the newly born babies born outside Qatar. Getting visa for infant […]
Locations of the eight roads in Qatar with mobile radars (Wednesday, August 15, 2018)
File picture used for representation. The Peninsula Online There are two changes today in the locations of mobile radars. Instead of F Ring Road and Al Wakrah, it is Al Refaa and Orbital Highway. Keep an eye on your speedometer to avoid fine and also to reach safe. Here are the locations for the radars […]
Amir offers condolences to Amir of Kuwait
QNA Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani offered condolences to Amir of the sisterly State of Kuwait H H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah and the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah on the death of Sheikha Fareeha Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, widow […]
Qatar 2022 stadiums begin to take shape as project passes 150 million man hours
The Peninsula DOHA: Construction of the stadiums being built to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup is advancing rapidly across Qatar, with the venues for the first tournament in the Arab world continuing to take shape during the peak year of preparations. Following the completion of Khalifa International Stadium — Qatar’s first tournament-ready venue — […]
Qatar’s nominal GDP expands 9.9% despite blockade
By Satish Kanady I The Peninsula DOHA: Reaffirming that the blockade has failed to halt Qatar’s growth trajectory, a key government document yesterday revealed that the country’s nominal GDP witnessed an estimated 9.9 percent growth in 2017, while maintaining a benign inflation rate of less than 1 percent. The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) in its […]
Department of Meteorology warns strong wind and poor visibility at places
File picture for representation. QNA Doha, Weather inshore until 6 p.m. on Tuesday will be hot during the daytime with blowing dusty to dusty at places, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of strong wind and poor visibility at places daytime. Highest temperature of 46 degree celcius is forecasted for Mesaieed […]
Locations of the eight roads in Qatar with mobile radars (Tuesday, August 14, 2018)
File picture used for representation. The Peninsula Online There are two changes today in the locations of mobile radars. Instead of Al Refaa and University Road, it is F Ring Road and Al Wakrah. Keep an eye on your speedometer to avoid fine and also to reach safe. Here are the locations for the radars […]
Subsidised sacrificial sheep to be available for Qataris from today
Abu Hamour livestock market starts receiving new stock of sacrificial animals for Eid Al Adha. Pic:Abdul Basit / The Peninsula The Peninsula DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) has announced that the subsidized sheep for sacrifice will be sold to Qataris starting from today (Tuesday) until the third day of Eid Al Adha. […]
Ashghal to close part of Omar bin Al-Khattab Street for two weeks
The Peninsula Doha: Ashghal will implement a temporary closure on Omar bin Al-Khattab Street, in both directions between Fareej Kulaib Roundabout and Al-Faihani Street, with the aim of completing works of converting Fareej Kulaib Roundabout into a signal-controlled intersection, and opening it to traffic with the start of the new school year. The closure starts […]