*Tory strategist’s pitch detailed how CTF Partners would spread negative stories about Qatar and press FIFA to ‘restart bidding process’ Lynton Crosby Sir Lynton Crosby, one of the world’s best-known political operatives, offered to work on a campaign to cancel the 2022 Qatar World Cup and get it awarded to another country in […]
Month: February 2019
Mall of Qatar organises 10 days of sporting celebrations
Doha: In celebration of National Sport Day and to promote the social and personal benefits of sports and recreation, Mall of Qatar is hosting a variety of fun and free fitness activities from February 7 to February 16. The whole family can improve their tables tennis, basketball and football skills at a fabulous activation located […]
List of activities you can try on Qatar National Sport Day
From Sambo to fencing to spinning, there are lots of sporting activities happening tomorrow on the occasion of the eighth edition of Qatar National Sport Day (QNSD). As residents gear up for QNSD, organisers reveal various competitions and games at popular venues. Aspire Zone Foundation is organising sports activities for all family members from 8 am […]
Sambo show set to kick-off for the first time in Aspire Zone
Doha: The unique Sambo show will be presented in Qatar for the first time at Aspire Zone in celebration of Qatar National Sport Day on February 12, 2019. The Sambo show programme will consist of interactive master-classes and workshops performed by seven of the best Russian Sambo experts, showcasing the diversity of this combat sport, […]
Amiri Diwan announces official holiday on Tuesday
QNA Doha: Amiri Diwan announced that on the occasion of the Sports Day of the State, which is marked on the second Tuesday of February every year, February 12, 2019 will be an official holiday in the state. Share this post […]
Al-Majd Road: The longest road in Qatar officially opened
The opening of the Al Majd Road. Photos Salim Matramkot © The Peninsula Doha: The Al-Majd Road, which links highways throughout the country, was opened to the public in a ceremony held today. The orbital road, as it was known earlier, will be officially known as Al-Majd road from now onwards. The Prime Minister and […]
Turkey prepares to deliver ‘Bayraktar TB2’ drones to Qatar
Ankara: Turkey is preparing to hand over six ‘Bayraktar TB2’ military drones, as part of a deal signed by the two sides in 2018. According to Anadolu Agency (AA), the deal signed between Qatar Armed Forces and the Turkish aircraft manufacturer ‘Baykar Machinery’, which was signed on the sideline of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition […]
Case of drinking alcohol in Qatar
Q: Is it an offence to consume alcohol in Qatar? My friend was arrested by police while he was walking to his accommodation after a new year party. After detaining him in the police station for a whole day, they took him to prosecution and then released. One of our friends said there will be a […]
7 MUST-KNOW CHANGES TO QATAR DRIVING LICENSE POLICY
The Qatari government has quietly tightened the rules on how expats obtain driving licences, requiring some of them take lessons or a driving test, according to a report in Doha News. Western expats are finding it harder to get a licence in Qatar since the new rules took effect last month, it said. In […]
Qatar Petroleum and partners announce significant gas discovery in South Africa
The Peninsula DOHA: Qatar Petroleum and its partners, led by Total, announced a significant gas condensate discovery off the coast of South Africa. This is the first discovery in Qatar Petroleum’s international exploration ventures. Commenting on this occasion, H E Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, President & CEO of Qatar […]