The Peninsula Online Ministry of Public Health today recorded 608 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 1204 people recovered from the virus in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of people recovered in Qatar to 96107. The Ministry also announced four deaths due to Covid-19. The total number of positive COVID-19 cases recorded […]
Year: 2020
PPP law will help enhance integration of public and private sectors: Al Kuwari
Minister of Commerce & Industry H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari The Peninsula Doha: The issuance of the law regulating partnership between public and private sectors was a crucial step in providing an appropriate legislative framework for ensuring the private sector participation in Qatar’s major development projects, Minister of Commerce & Industry H E […]
50,000 workers served at QRCS Mekaines virus quarantine facility
Dr. Hassan Ali Kassem (right), Chief Medical Officer of Qatar Red Crescent Society’s Medical Affairs Division, discussing work matters with team members. The Peninsula Doha: Since Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) was assigned by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) late in March 2020 to operate the Mekaines quarantine and isolation facility for workers, it […]
Caring for the mental health in post COVID-19: HMC encourages to seek help
By Fazeena Saleem / The Peninsula As COVID-19 restrictions ease and people move into a ‘new normal,’ there is still the potential for their mental wellbeing to be adversely impacted, according to psychiatrist. Generalised anxiety, adjustment disorder and panic disorder are common mental health conditions seen with the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic and it is […]
Education Ministry opens registration for scholarships
QNA Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced today the opening of e-registration for scholarships of undergraduate and postgraduate levels for the academic year 2020/2021, on the government scholarship portal. The ministry said that the e-registration will be in two phases, starting from Tuesday, until the following Monday for students applying for the […]
Qatar Chamber launches online platform for re-employment of skilled workers
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 in Arabic and English language, can be accessed via the Chamber’s website (www.QatarChamber.com/qc-employment) to enable companies to […]
HMC warns against excessive intake of supplements; no proof of efficacy against COVID-19
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, […]
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 […]