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Five key facts about Al Bayt Stadium 09 Nov 2021 - 05:10 pm

Doha: The stunning Al Bayt Stadium will be inaugurated on 30 November when it hosts the FIFA Arab Cup group stage match between...

Sheikha Asma summits another tough mountain; fourth this year 09 Nov 2021 - 03:57 pm

Doha: Mount Ama Dablam, at an elevation of 6,812 metres, was successfully summited by Sheikha Asma Al Thani, making her the first Qatari...

Winter markets selling local agricultural produce to open soon 09 Nov 2021 - 03:29 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Municipality announced that the local agricultural produce yards will open this Thursday, November 11, 2021. The Ministry, represented by...

Qatar affirms its commitment to reducing disaster risks locally, internationally 09 Nov 2021 - 09:38 am

The State of Qatar has affirmed its commitment to reducing disaster risks, in accordance with a clear vision and coordinated legislative, regulatory and...

MoCI attends Challenge and Innovation Forum 09 Nov 2021 - 09:34 am

Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) is participating in the Challenge and Innovation Forum (CIF) Qatar 2021, organised by the Ministry...

Qatar International Boat Show begins on November 16 09 Nov 2021 - 09:32 am

With the participation of a number of new local companies, the 8th Qatar International Boat Show will be held from November 16-20 at...

Environment Ministry holds nuclear, radiological security seminar 09 Nov 2021 - 09:29 am

Doha: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Department of Radiation and Chemicals Protection, organised the first seminar on nuclear...

QSRSN, AlFaisal Without Borders Foundation hold ‘Happiness Makers’ celebration 09 Nov 2021 - 09:25 am

Doha: Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs (QSRSN) in cooperation with AlFaisal Without Borders Foundation (Alf) held a celebration “Happiness Makers” at...

Qatar records budget surplus of QR4.9bn for nine months 09 Nov 2021 - 09:10 am

Doha: Qatar has recorded total budget surplus of QR4.9bn for the first three quarters in 2021, according to the ‘Public Budget Statement for...

Doha emerges as one of most inspiring urban development models: Minister of Municipality 09 Nov 2021 - 09:08 am

Doha has emerged as one of the most inspiring urban development models in the Middle East and even globally. “With its sustainable urban...

Seminar highlights community’s role in strengthening family cohesion 09 Nov 2021 - 09:03 am

In line with the Ministry of Interior’s strategy to enhance community partnership and role in strengthening family cohesion, the Community Police Department yesterday...

The Peninsula website gets new look and more features 09 Nov 2021 - 08:12 am

Doha: Your favourite website has become even better with a new look and more content. Over the past few years, The Peninsula website...

Fifth shipment of Qatari food aid for Lebanese army arrives in Beirut 08 Nov 2021 - 05:34 pm

Beirut: A plane of the Amiri Air Force of the Qatari Armed Forces arrived Monday at Rafic Hariri International Airport, carrying 70 tonnes...

Qatari Publishers and Distributors Forum participates in Challenge and Innovation Forum 08 Nov 2021 - 03:46 pm

Doha: The Challenge and Innovation Forum held its first edition at the Qatar National Convention Center from November 7 to 12, 2021. The...

Ministry releases 21,000 baby groupers into Qatar sea 08 Nov 2021 - 03:08 pm

Doha: Ministry of Municipality, represented by Fisheries Department, released about 21,000 young grouper fish, the size of 52 grams, into the sea in...

Youth from Qatar Foundation highlight need for climate education at COP26 08 Nov 2021 - 09:51 am

Young activists from Qatar have lent their voice to a global youth-led call for climate education to be part of academic curricula, at...

QCDC training qualifies participants to obtain internationally-recognised accreditations 08 Nov 2021 - 09:40 am

Doha: Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), a member of Qatar Foundation, has opened registration for the Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Training Program, which...

Msheireb Downtown Doha opens seasonal market by Torba 08 Nov 2021 - 09:35 am

Doha: Msheireb Downtown Doha, one of the smartest and most sustainable fully-built city districts in the world and Qatar’s destination for leisure, living,...