The Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. QNA Ankara: The Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued directives that will see Qatar provide a host of economic projects, investments, and deposits worth a total of QR55 billion ($15 billion) to […]
Year: 2018
Things to do during Eid Holidays (Aug 17-26, 2018)
The Peninsula Online Qatar and its residents are all decked up to enjoy the long week of celebrations of Eid Al Adha and not even the humid weather can dampen the festive spirit in the country. If you know of any other events happening around Qatar please share in the comments section. Here are a […]
Locations of the eight roads in Qatar with mobile radars (Thursday, August 16, 2018)
File picture used for representation. The Peninsula Online There is one change today in the locations of mobile radars. Instead of Orbital Highway, it is University Road. Keep an eye on your speedometer to avoid fine and also to reach safe. Here are the locations for the radars today (Thursday, August 16, 2018) University Road […]
Qatar University in top 50 global universities in Telecommunication Engineering
The Peninsula Doha: Qatar University (QU) has been ranked 48th in Telecommunication Engineering subject in the Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2018, making a significant leap on its last year’s ranking, where it has been ranked in the range of 51-75 best universities. For the Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2018, more than […]
Qatar to invest QR55 billion in Turkey
The Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. QNA Ankara: The Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued directives that will see Qatar provide a host of economic projects, investments, and deposits worth a total of QR55 billion ($15 billion) to […]
Tarsheed helps cut water, electricity use considerably
By Mohammad Shoeb I The Peninsula DOHA: Collective efforts under Tarsheed programme have brought significant results in terms of rationalising the consumption utilities in Qatar. The consumption of both water and electricity in June 2018 witnessed a double-digit decline compared to the corresponding month last year. The demand of water in June declined by 14.1 […]
Qatar, Council of Europe activate pact to support standards of security in football
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’. […]
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 […]