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25 new retailers have now become a part of Pearl-Qatar, comprising of several hospitality outlets, providing residents and visitors to the island with an “exceptional leisure experience”, as noted by the United Development Company (UDC). A weekly average of 210,000 vehicles entered the Pearl-Qatar from March 9 to April 8, according to a press statement from UDC. The statement noted that...

To protect the rights of the workers Qatar have implemented labour laws and those who are found to be in violation, will be taken seriously by taking strong action against them. In a current case an employer is slapped a fine of QR100,000 by the Misdemeanor court for postponing the salaries of the workers for quite a couple of...

As the new fish market opened in the facility at Umm Salai, several customers have to drive 30km to stock up their fish from their preferred vendors. Several of the customers were pleasantly surprised to see the very competitive prices of the fresh fish available. As cited in Peninsula a number of customers were stressed that they were not...

Car lovers in the country are expected to throng the seventh edition of Qatar Motor Show that opened on April 18 at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). Saif Al Kuwari, director of PR & Communication at Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) stated that thousands of people are expected to visit  the show which runs until Saturday. Twenty-seven brands and 110...

In a country heavily dominated by private cars, the public transport is slowly gaining ground. The widening network of public transportation system and support services have won much appreciation from users. More and more people have started using the bus service to reach their accommodation and workplace on a daily basis. Many modern technologies like the advance payment system, the...

As per the agreement between Philippines and Germany governments, there is a need for 400 Filipino nurses in Germany. The qualified applicants will be filling up the vacancies for intensive care unit and general and geriatric care wards in various hospitals. The labor deployment comes under Germany’s Triple Win Project, and is supervised by the POEA through a government-to-government arrangement...

By QLReporter • 3 days 13 hours ago Share Anyone with allergies will know that this time of year tends to be something of a trial, with warm wind and dust storms stirring up viral spores that have more than a few of us coughing and sneezing. Unfortunately, this weekend will not be a departure from the norm. Strap on your mask...

Ard Canaan: A return to authentic Palestinian cuisine By Mariam Mahsud • 4 days 7 hours ago Share Situated in Katara Cultural Village, Ard Canaan restaurant takes you on a journey to experience Palestinian culture and cuisine in a manner that is, in a word, artful. The restaurant’s very name is a tribute to the Levant, with the word Canaan being an...

Four Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed by Qatar and the Philippines yesterday as HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani met President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Of the $925 million investment deals signed by the Philippines, $206 million worth were signed by Qatari businessmen with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). Manila’s trade and industry secretary Ramon Lopez confirmed that...

Qatar Rail has announced that the up and coming Doha Metro will have the fastest driverless trains in the region, and some of the fastest in the world, with the capacity to reach up to 100 km per hour. The trains’ shape and design were inspired by the Arabian mare, ‘Al Faras’, which is seen as a symbol of speed that...

ANTONIO RUSSO – OLIVE WOOD CREATIONS Ebanist by passion, Antonio Russo, one evening long ago, began to carefully inspect an Olive tree. He wondered, what was in the soul of the wood and the artistry within it. He became consumed with what could be inside that one piece of wood. Thus began his career.  Russo began to try and solve the...

Careem, the ride-hailing app has taken a new step towards making ride-hailing completely safe and a secure experience for users in Qatar and other markets where the app is used. The announcement was made yesterday by Careem that they have integrated the latest facial recognition technology in its framework to enhance passenger safety.   The backend biometric identification system that Careem has...

Further subsidy cuts, a moderate recovery in global commodity prices, and the introduction of VAT are expected to improve Qatar’s fiscal and external balances over the near to medium term, the International Monetary Fund has said. IMF executive directors noted the macroeconomic challenges brought by sustained lower hydrocarbon prices, but agreed that Qatar is “well positioned to mitigate them”.   Real GDP...

Performing physical exercise outdoor in Qatar in the summer time puts off many people due to the unbearable temperatures. However, people interested in outdoor fitness activities are in for a treat this summer thanks to the opening of larger malls in the country. Many of the colossal malls in the country offer entertainment and avenues of leisure to visitors. Many...