QNA/Doha Weather inshore until 6 pm on Saturday will be very hot daytime with slightly dusty to blowing dusty at some places and relatively hot by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of Strong wind over most areas. Offshore, it will be slightly dusty to at times, warning of […]
Year: 2020
Qatar way ahead in making masks compulsory for all
Fazeena Saleem |The Peninsula Qatar made wearing nonmedical masks in public compulsory ahead of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) guidelines were issued amid COVID-19. One of the new recommendations issued by WHO on June 5, is that anyone living in an area where virus transmission is widespread should be encouraged to wear a nonmedical mask […]
Awqaf publishes list of mosques reopening in phase one
A file picture of the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque The Peninsula Online The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has issued the list of mosques which are going to reopen in phase one (June 15). “Please note the mosques that will reopen in phase one as they are suitable to comply with the […]
Russia rolls out first approved COVID-19 drug as infections pass 500,000
file photo\REUTERS Reuters MOSCOW – Russia on Thursday rolled out a drug approved to treat patients suffering from the novel coronavirus, its state financial backer said, as the number of infections there surpassed half a million. The first deliveries of the new antiviral drug, registered under the name Avifavir, were made to some hospitals and clinics […]
1918 recoveries, 1476 new Covid-19 cases and 3 deaths in Qatar on June 11
Pic: Baher Amin The Peninsula Online Ministry of Public Health today reported 1,476 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 1,918 people recovered in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in Qatar to 51,331. The Ministry also announced 3 deaths due to the virus. The total number of positive COVID-19 cases recorded […]
Qatar tops MENA in Global Peace Index 2020; ranks 27th globally
The Peninsula Online Doha: Qatar ranked first in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and 27th globally in the Global Peace Index for the year 2020. Issued by the Institute of Economics and Peace in Australia, the state was ranked 31 in the year 2019 GPI ranking. The 2020 report covered 163 countries globally and […]
Ashghal announces partial closure in one direction of B-Ring Road
The Peninsula The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ has announced a partial closure on B Ring Road in one direction from Al Doha Al Jadeeda Intersection, known as the Crazy Signal, to Al Jaidah Bridge Roundabout, starting from today evening. In coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic, this diversion will be implemented for six months […]
Qatar’s electronic infrastructure makes distance learning smooth
Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulwahed Al Hammadi addressing an extraordinary meeting of GCC education ministers remotely. QNA Minister of Education and Higher Education, H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulwahed Al Hammadi affirms that Qatar has made unremitting efforts in facing the challenge of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID- 19) […]
GCO statement regarding company delaying salary payments
The Peninsula Government Communications Office issued a statement in response to Amnesty International’s report regarding the violations of a company operating in the Al Bayt Stadium. Full Statement: In September 2019, the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (ADLSA) was made aware, by the Supreme Committee of Delivery & Legacy, of delayed salary […]
Qatar Government working hours amended in weekly cabinet meeting
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani Doha: The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani chaired the Cabinet meeting today through video conferencing. At the meeting it was decided to amend the working hours for employees […]