The Peninsula Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has allocated three government-owned land plots for the construction and operation of private schools, in implementation of the wise directives of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The objective is to give a greater role to the private sector in the economic […]
Month: March 2019
Amir inaugurates Umm Al Houl Power Plant
QNA Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the inauguration of Umm Al Houl Power Plant, during a ceremony held by Qatar Electricity and Water Company in Umm Al Houl today. The Amir placed the magnetic piece in the logo of the power plant to officially inaugurate it. Following the ceremony, […]
Surveillance cameras help reduce hygiene law violations
An employee clearing the garbage. The Peninsula The Ministry of Municipality and the Environment represented by the General Cleanliness Department recorded 4,691 violations of Public Hygiene Law since the law came into force from February 2018 to the end of January 2019. The Department collected over QR5.6m in term of fine for violating the law. […]
7.9 million people visited Katara last year
By Raynald C Rivera | The Peninsula Doha: A total of 7,901,250 people visited Cultural Village Foundation ‑ Katara ‑ last year based on the 2018 cultural index released yesterday reaffirming its strong position as one of the country’s most preferred destinations. The index published by Katara highlighting its major achievements during year 2018 reflects […]
Locations of the 16 roads in Qatar with mobile radars (Monday, March 25, 2019)
File photo used for representation. The Peninsula Online There is one change today in the locations of mobile radars. Instead of Al Majd Road (Orbital Highway), it is University Street. Keep an eye on your speedometer to avoid fine and also to reach safe. Here are the locations for the radars today (Monday, March 25, […]
Arsene Wenger impressed with Qatar’s compact World Cup concept and future plans
www.sc.qa Legendary coach Arsene Wenger praised Qatar’s FIFA World Cup preparations, along with the country’s commitment to football development, during a visit to the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy. The former Arsenal manager, who won ten major honours during 22 years with the Gunners, spoke positively about Qatar’s World Cup plans, saying the 2022 […]
Ministry of Education suspends afternoon shifts in schools
File picture used for representation By Sanaullah Ataullah | The Peninsula Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has temporarily suspended its plan to grant permission to some private Indian schools to run afternoon shifts from the forthcoming academic year 2019-20. “About five to six new Indian schools are set to open in the […]
Seeking travel ban on judgment debtor
By Dr Nizar Kochery /Doha Question: My friend borrowed money from me for his personal use and agreed to return it after three weeks. Now when I request for the repayment he refuses to pay. I have a document signed by him and I filed a civil case against him using that document. I received […]
MME opens ‘fish section’ at Al Shahaniya farmers’ market
The Peninsula Doha: The Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME), represented by the Fish Wealth Department, opened yesterday a ‘fish section’ at Al Shahaniya farmers’ market, which offers fresh vegetables from Thursday to Saturday from 7am to 5pm. The opening ceremony was attended by Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Dehaimi, Director of Fish Wealth Department at the Ministry. […]
Technicians can now apply for driving licence
File picture used for representation By Sidi Mohamed | The Peninsula Doha: The General Directorate of Traffic has announced that the profession of a technician is now eligible to apply for Qatar Driving licence. “We have announced that profession of technician is eligible and allowed to apply for a driving licence but the new relaxation […]