Representational image QNA Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) warned Monday against excessive use of supplements without medical consultation, saying it could have dangerous side effects. HMC said that with the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) saw a surge in promoting supplements on social media sites as an effective treatment and prevention method against the virus, […]
Month: July 2020
600 Covid-19 cases, 1 death and 1005 recoveries in Qatar on July 7
The Peninsula Online Ministry of Public Health today recorded 600 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 1005 people recovered from the virus in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of people recovered in Qatar to 94903. The Ministry also announced one death due to Covid-19. The total number of positive COVID-19 cases recorded […]
Middle East propaganda campaign dupes right-wing media outlets
Fake personas publish articles praising UAE while criticizing countries including Qatar Tribune News Network Doha Fake personas have planted dozens of articles pushing Middle East propaganda on conservative American media outlets, an investigation by the Daily Beast has found. According to the report, the articles generally praised the United Arab Emirates while pressing for a […]
Qatar Chamber launches online platform for re-employment of skilled workers
The Peninsula UPDATE: Story updated throughout to reflect that first phase of the platform is already launched. DOHA: In cooperation with the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA), the Qatar Chamber has launched an online platform with a view to facilitating the re-employment of skilled labourers in the local market. The platform, available […]
Ministry to stop RP renewal for expats above 60
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA) will soon implement the decision to stop renewal of Residence Permits (RP) of expatriates in the country who are aged 60 or above. The move will see expatriates leaving the country as they reach the age of sixty. The sources at […]
COVID-19: Mall of Qatar welcomes visitors at all stores
Handrail UV sanitisers are seen near the escalators. The Peninsula Following the guidelines of the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management and the start of the second phase of gradual lifting of restrictions imposed for the containment of COVID-19, the Mall of Qatar is welcoming visitors and shoppers at all stores while fully adhering to the […]
‘Qatar takes steps to address economic impact of Covid’
QNA/Geneva WISH 2020, which Doha will host, will contribute to exploring effective innovative solutions in addressing the major health challenges facing health systems around the world, including the Covid-19 crisis. Qatar has put in place a number of measures to address the economic and social impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, especially on expatriate workers […]
Challenges facing world require collective efforts
H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, attending the forum, which was held virtually. QNA Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the ninth session of the Arab-Chinese forum at the ministerial level, which began yesterday and was held virtually. The delegation of the State of […]
Gold price surge 16% in 6 months
Image used for representation. Doha: Gold prices in the local market have surged around 16 percent in the first half of this year, driven mainly by the uncertainty created by COVID-19 outbreak. Rise in the prices of gold in the first six months of this year is almost equal to the increase seen in the […]
Msheireb Museums reopens doors
Doha: Msheireb Museums, the four heritage houses and the cultural destination at Msheireb Downtown Doha, has reopened its doors for visitors. Msheireb Museums is open from Sunday to Thursday from 9am till 2.30pm. Msheireb Museums took all the necessary measures to secure safe tours, including social distancing, reducing the number of visitors, requiring visitors to show […]