CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: DR. KHALID MUBARAK AL-SHAFI

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Amir leaves Moscow

Moscow: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani left Moscow on Thursday, after an official visit to the friendly Russian Federation. HH the Amir was seen off upon departure at Vnukovo International Airport by First Deputy Prime Minister HE Denis Manturov; Russian Presidential Special Envoy for the Middle East and North Africa and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Mikhail Bogdanov; Qatar's Ambassador to the Russian Federation, HE Sheikh Ahmed bin Nasser Al-Thani; the Russian Ambassador to the State of Qatar, HE Dmitry Nikolayevich Dogadkin; and members of the Qatari Embassy. HH the Amir was accompanied during the visit by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, and an official delegation.

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Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Afghan Acting Foreign Minister discuss developments in Afghanistan

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi discussed in a phone call on Thursday with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Caretaker Government of Afghanistan HE Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, the developments in Afghanistan. During the call, they discussed regional and international efforts in support of stability and development in Afghanistan. HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's unwavering commitment to supporting the fraternal Afghan people and all efforts aimed at achieving security and peace in Afghanistan.

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Minister of State at Ministry Foreign Affairs meets with Special Envoy of Zambian President

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, met on Thursday with Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Zambia, HE Caleb Fundanga, currently visiting the country. The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation between the two countries and ways to strengthen and develop it, as well as the latest developments on the African continent.

A view of reduced visibility on a road in Doha due to the dusty weather yesterday. Pic: Amr Diab/The Peninsula Public advised to protect health as dust storm hits Qatar

Doha, Qatar: Health experts have advised the public to take health and safety measures as dust storm continues to affect the country. Besides triggering allergies such as sinus and respiratory problems, the dust storm also poses significant risks to road...

Peninsula Doha Institute discusses the role of women in academia

Doha, Qatar: The Excellence Center for Training and Consulting, in collaboration with the Human Rights Program at the Doha Institute (DI), organized a panel discussion titled “Women in Academia: Reality, Challenges, and Future Directions” on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The...

Peninsula Amir, Russian President witness signing of agreements, MoUs

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and HE President Vladimir Putin of the friendly Russian Federation, witnessed today in Moscow the exchange of an agreement and several memorandums of understanding between the two countries at...

Peninsula Strong winds and high seas expected this weekend across Qatar

Doha: The Civil Aviation Authority has issued a weather forecast for the coming weekend starting today April 17-19, 2025, warning of expected northwesterly strong winds and high seas in the offshore areas, with slight dust blows in some places. On...

 

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