The Peninsula Online Doha: Qatar Petroleum (QP) has increased the fuel prices for the month of May 2019. The price of super and premium petrol has jumped 15 dirhams. Price of diesel will go up by 5 dirhams. A statement on QP website showed that premium grade petrol will cost QR 1.95 in May, 15 […]
Month: April 2019
Indians warned of fraud Qatar job offers
(alamy.com) Indian expats need to check the authenticity of the jobs being offered. The Indian Embassy in Doha has issued a notification warning job seekers to be wary of fake recruiting agents in Qatar. On Twitter, the embassy posted, “Please do not trust any recruiting agent who promises you a job in Qatar on a […]
Al Bayt Stadium breaks Al Wakrah Stadium’s world record
The Peninsula Online Doha: The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), the body responsible for delivering the infrastructure required to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, announced the completion of turf laying in Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor City, one of the eight that will host the World Cup finals, in […]
Ashghal announces tender of four road contracts
The Peninsula Doha: As part of its keenness to provide a suitable environment for the growth of Qatari companies and in line with the objectives of the ‘Qualification of Small-Scale Contractors’ initiative launched in January of 2018, the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced on April 23, 2019 the tender of four contracts for road improvement […]
Labour Ministry guide to protect workers from heat stress
File picture used for representation alone. QNA Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs H E Yousuf bin Mohammed Al Othman Fakhro has said that the Ministry in cooperation with the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the participation of the designated state authorities prepared a guide on protection from heat stress. He noted that […]
Global tea brands open factory in Qatar
The second production line will be packing 200gms, 450gms and 950gms for the retail market. The Peninsula Online Doha: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari inaugurated global tea brands Lipton and Brooke Bond Red Label factories today. The assembly line will be managed by the Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company (QIMC). […]
20 Indian students commit suicide after exam results
Photo for representation only IANS Another Intermediate student committed suicide in Telangana on Saturday, taking the toll to 20 since the Board of Intermediate Education last week announced the results, which were marred by goof-ups. In the latest incident, a 17-year-old girl immolated herself in Narayanpet district. Depressed after failing in one subject in the […]
Qatar government announces official working hours during Ramadan
Decorative items for Ramadan displayed in a shop at the Souq Waqif. April 24, 2019. Salim Matramkot © The Peninsula QNA Doha: Minister of Justice and Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Dr. Issa bin Saad al-Jafali al-Nuaimi today issued a circular specifying the working hours during the holy month of Ramadan for ministries, […]
More people buying grocery online in Qatar
By Sachin Kumar | The Peninsula Doha: Online groceries shopping is rising in Qatar, taking benefit of country’s strong Information Technology (IT) infrastructure and high-income population. Fresh fruits and vegetables are the top items being bought online through online applications (apps) in Qatar. “When we were starting Suncart, the biggest feedback we received was that […]
Qatar among first to support Belt & Road Initiative
The Minister of Transport and Communications, H E Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, and Minister of Commerce and Industry, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, along with other officials attending the 2nd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, in Beijing yesterday. The Peninsula Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the 2nd Belt and […]