Mania Rezaei
13 Mar 2018 - 11:46
The Peninsula
Al-Ahli Hospital yesterday held an event to coincide with the World Salt Awareness Week and educate people about the importance of low salt intake. Guests at the hospital received low salt dietary instructions by dietitians as well as free BMI checks. Pic: Abdul Basit / The Peninsula
13 Mar 2018 - 11:41
H E Lulwah Al Khater delivering a lecture at Qatar University.
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DOHA: The Psychological Sciences Department at Qatar University College of Education (QU-CED) hosted a lecture on “Development Theory and the Role of Women” by H E Lulwah Al Khater, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in commemoration of the International Women’s Day.
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13 Mar 2018 - 11:50
Ooredoo and Software AG officials.
The Peninsula
DOHA: Ooredoo announced yesterday it will further enable Internet of Things (IoT) business innovations in Qatar, with its new partnership on Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT platform.
Using Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT platform, Ooredoo will build solutions that will allow business customers to combine integrated real-time data analytics visualisation, with scalable storage...
13 Mar 2018 - 13:00
From left, Salma Al Jamal, TV Presenter, Al Jazeera Channel, and moderator of the session, Dr Ghadeer Assiri, Kuwaiti Activist, Dr Hend Al Muftah, Member of Shura Council, and Nashia Al Karoosi, Vice President, Coordinating Committee of Women Parliament of Inter-Parliamentary Unio (IPU), at an interactive discussion “Women in Parliament in the Arab Region: Rationale,...
13 Mar 2018 - 17:43
(Video Still) Photo shows the bomb planted at the parking of Immigration department headquarters. Credit: Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Bahrain's King, Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, supported and financed subversive operations inside Qatar during a failed coup attempt in Doha in 1996, a new investigation found.
The second part of the Qatar '96 documentary (in Arabic) , which...
13 Mar 2018 - 15:07
Damien Leroux, Anna Olson & Masaharu Morimoto to share their culinary secrets between March 15-25.
The Peninsula
Doha: Registration is open for foodies looking to learn from the world’s best chefs as part of the 9th edition of Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF), which is set to kick off this Thursday, March 15.
Three of Doha’s five-star restaurants...
13 Mar 2018 - 18:13
The Peninsula
Doha:: The installation of the main structure of pedestrian bridge in Al Matar Street is completed in less than one year after site handover and ahead of schedule.
The new pedestrian bridge will enhance the safety and the comfort of pedestrians, by providing a safe crossing on the busy street, and offering convenient services such...
13 Mar 2018 - 18:34
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The Peninsula
Doha: To mark this year’s World Glaucoma Week HMC will hold free glaucoma screenings and public awareness sessions at Doha Festival City. Staff from the Ophthalmology Department will provide free eye examinations and educate the public about glaucoma.
An awareness booth will operate from10am to 8pm daily from March 15 to 17,...
Sheikha Al Mayassa urges all to participate in building content for Qatar National Museum
Mania Rezaei -
12 Mar 2018 - 18:17
The Peninsula Online
Qatar Museums Chairperson H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has urged citizens and residents to participate in building the content of the Qatar National Museum.
In a post on social media titled “Let’s make history together,” Sheikha Al Mayassa said that people can contribute with documents or collectibles that are...
12 Mar 2018 - 18:53
The Peninsula
Doha: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) received the first Lusail Tram at Hamad Port early this morning. Departing from Alstom factory in the French City of La Rochelle to Barcelona, the Citadis trams arrived today on schedule after 18 days to Doha.
Once it’s off loaded at Hamad Port, the trains will head towards its...
08 Feb 2018 - 7:57
The Peninsula
DOHA: Discover Qatar, the destination management subsidiary arm of Qatar Airways, has announced a new selection of pre-bookable city and desert tours for passengers transiting through Qatar, making it one of the world’s leading inbound tourism providers for transit passengers.
The Discover Qatar Transit Tours allow all passengers with a transit time at Hamad International...
08 Feb 2018 - 8:11
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Qatar Traffic Department has been taking various steps and initiatives to ensure speeding and related accidents do not occur. Mobile radars placed at locations with high risk of speeding has helped reduce the number of accidents say officials.
Here are the locations for the radars today (Thursday, February 8) - Al...
08 Feb 2018 - 8:29
HMC advise that a one-meter wide designated ‘kid-free zone’ should be ensured in houses.
The Peninsula
DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has cautioned the public on heating practices to help them stay warm and safe, during the cold weather.
“With the cold weather, some residents have begun using additional means to stay warmer at home and at bath...
08 Feb 2018 - 8:44
A team conducting maritime archaeology survey.
The Peninsula
DOHA: Qatar Museums (QM) has launched the second phase of an advanced marine archaeology survey that is set to make a major contribution to the preservation and celebration of the country’s cultural heritage.
The project is based on an innovative partnership with leading figures from the University of York, who...