QNA & The Peninsula Online Tokyo: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani participated in the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Naruhito of Japan in Tokyo. The enthronement ceremony took place at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo today morning. Japanese Emperor Naruhito officially proclaimed his enthronement before 2,000 guests, including dignitaries from about 190 countries and […]
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Qatar fast-tracks measures to support private sector, attract FDI
Al-Khater addressing the Gulf International Forum in Washington, DC. The government is pursuing the implementation of major development plans which have cemented Qatar’s position as one of the region’s most stable, competitive, and growth-oriented economies, he said. Qatar, which has emerged stronger and more economically independent than ever before, has begun to fast-track the implementation […]
MoI issues caution against cyber fraud
MoI issues caution against cyber fraud The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued a caution against cyber fraud and advised Qatar residents to approach the Economic and Cyber Crimes Combating Department (E&CCCD) under the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation. A tweet by the ministry asked residents to alert the authorities by a direct visit or […]
Know your penalties for abandoning vehicles and how to report if you find one
The Peninsula Online Doha: The Ministry of Municipal and Environment published on their social media information regarding abandoned vehicles and how to report if you find one. According to the Law on Public Hygiene, an abandoned vehicle is one that is left in public places, streets, and sidewalks (including in front of houses) in a […]
Death of children maybe caused by chemical or insecticide exposure: Ministry
Rida Haris and Rehan Haris The Peninsula Online Doha: The Ministry of Public Health explained that the preliminary results of investigation done by the medical team at the Emergency Department at Hamad Medical Corporation on the causes of the death of two children showed the possibility of exposure to a chemical or insecticide. “Referring to […]
No reconciliation for driving without licence in Qatar
Colonel Jaber Mohamed Rashid Odaiba, Assistant Director of the Media and Traffic Awareness Department By Sidi Mohamed | The Peninsula Doha: Colonel Jaber Mohamed Rashid Odaiba, Assistant Director of the Media and Traffic Awareness Department, said that the Department never reconciles with violation of driving without a licence for children under 18 and the violators […]
Al Shamal Health Centre to be completed by May 2020
By Irfan Bukhari | The Peninsula Doha: As country’s healthcare sector is passing through continuous improvement, the construction of the new health centre in Al Shamal City by the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ will be completed by May next year. Apart from Al Shamal City’s new health centre, five other new health centres are currently […]
Official Emblem for FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 revealed
Image taken from SC website SC With just over 50 days to go until kick-off, the countdown is well and truly on for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019. The Official Emblem unveiled today embodies the highest achievement in global club football while highlighting the cultural history of the host country. The most […]
J&J recalls 33,000 bottles of baby powder as FDA finds asbestos in sample
In this photo illustration, a container of Johnson’s baby powder made by Johnson and Johnson sits on a table on October 18, 2019 in San Anselmo, California. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) By Julie Steenhuysen and Lisa Girion | Reuters Johnson & Johnson said on Friday it is recalling around 33,000 bottles of baby powder in […]
Temporary closure on Umm Al Swayya R/A for 7 months
The Peninsula Doha: The Public Works Authority, ‘Ashghal’, has announced the upgrade of the roundabout (R/A) known as Umm Al Swayya Roundabout which is located on the road linking Al Khor and Al Shamal Road, into a signal-controlled intersection. Ashghal has pointed out that the new intersection will include an increase in the number of lanes […]