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 […]
Year: 2020
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 […]
Qatar reports 546 COVID-19 cases and 5 deaths on July 6
Ministry of Public Health today confirmed 546 cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 1614 recoveries in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of people recovered from the disease to 93898 cases. The Ministry also announced 5 new deaths. The total number of positive COVID-19 cases recorded in Qatar till now stands at 100345 and […]
Qatar to launch online platform for reemployment of skilled workforce
The Peninsula Doha: Qatar Chamber in cooperation with the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA) are joining hands to launch an online recruitment platform with a view to facilitate re-employment of skilled labourers in the local market. The platform will receive employment applications from three parties : – First: From new companies that […]
MOPH confirms 616 COVID-19 cases, 1897 recoveries and 5 deaths on July 5
Msheireb Downtown Doha. Pic: Abdul Basit / The Peninsula The Peninsula Online Ministry of Public Health today confirmed 616 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 1897 recoveries from the virus in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of people recovered from the disease in Qatar to 92284. The Ministry also announced five deaths. […]
India to reopen Taj Mahal with social distancing, masks
A member of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel stands guard inside the empty premises of the historic Taj Mahal during a 21-day nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of Covid-19, in Agra on April 2. Visitors to the Taj Mahal will have to wear masks at all times, keep their distance and not touch […]