The Peninsula DOHA: The Cabinet which met yesterday with Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani in the chair took necessary measures to issue draft law on permanent residency card, after reviewing the recommendations of the Advisory Council on the topic. At the beginning of the meeting the […]
Month: May 2018
What to do when you lose your luggage in another country
When you go on vacation, the last thing you want to happen is for your luggage to get lost. Whether you accidentally left it at home or at the hotel, or whether it wants to carry on its vacation a little longer, it can make the whole vacation process even more stressful. And unfortunately, it […]
How the Saudi-led Blockade of Qatar Actually Made the Tiny Emirate Stronger
If your country was under threat from a powerful expansionist rival, turned into political island by a trade blockade, had its airspace restricted and its borders shut, you probably wouldn’t expect its economy to thrive. But, at least inthe case of one shunned nation, you would be wrong. As the one-year anniversary of the Saudi-led […]
You Wear Glasses? Science Says You’re a Lot More Likely to Be Intelligent (Seriously)
Can clichés sometimes be true? I knew that. Absurdly Driven looks at the world of business with a skeptical eye and a firmly rooted tongue in cheek. Hullo. Are you wearing anything while you’re reading this? When I say anything, I am specifically and only referring to spectacles. Glasses, that is. Fine frames and lenses that help […]
How to Ask for Recommendations on LinkedIn
It’s smart to have others help you tell your career story. By now you know I’m a big proponent of making the most of your LinkedIn. I’ve written about easy ways to elevate your professional profile — even over your morning coffee, words to avoid, more words to avoid, how to tell your story and more. Today’s LinkedIn topic: How to ask […]
This 1 Question Will Help You Determine If You Should Quit Your Job
Sometimes it’s hard to know if you should quit your job or not. This question will help you figure out what you should do next Every day I get messages on LinkedIn asking me if the person in question should quit their job. They ramble on for lengthy monologues about the horrors of their position. They always have […]
Advisory Council gives nod to permanent residency for qualified expatriates
Qatar’s Advisory Council has finally given its nod to the much talked about permanent residency law, for certain qualified expatriates. The Council gave its approval to the draft law on permanent residency for non-Qataris and has decided to submit its recommendations on the matter to the Cabinet. As per the draft law, His Excellency the […]
Efforts ongoing to enhance tourism sector
Hassan Al Ibrahim, Acting Chairman of QTA, addressing the Fifth Annual Tourism Industry Ramadan Ghabga, held at The St Regis Doha. Pic: Baher Amin/ THE PENINSULA By Raynald C Rivera I The Peninsula DOHA: Developing Qatar’s key destinations and easing business procedures for tourism establishments and event organisers are among the ongoing efforts towards achieving […]
A number of initiatives to reduce run-over accidents
File photo used for representation. By Sidi Mohamed / The Peninsula DOHA: The General Directorate of Traffic has undertaken a number of initiatives to reduce the run-over accidents in areas considered among the highest in terms of deaths. The initiatives include installing lights in dark places and speed humps and distributing reflective bracelets to pedestrians especially […]
Brisk sales ahead of Garangao night
Shoppers buying sweets at a shop in Souq Waqif. Pic: Salim Matramkot/The Peninsula By Amna Pervaiz Rao | The Peninsula DOHA: As Garangao celebrations will be marked tonight across the country with traditional enthusiasm, the sales of Garangao related sweets, nuts and other accessories are witnessing a huge rise. Almost all malls, hypermarkets and other […]