Hamad International Airport (HIA) has announced that to avoid congestion at the airport tonight they have made short-term parking free for 3 hours. “HIA offers three hours free of charge car park from 11:00 pm tonight till 02:00 am tomorrow June 9th. Please use the short term parking to enjoy the seamless travel experience.,” HIA […]
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Cargo movement registers huge rise at ports in May
By Sachin Kumar | The Peninsula Doha: Ports in Qatar have registered strong growth in cargo movement in May, driven by a sharp rise in the number of ships coming to Qatari waters. A total of 373 vessels called at Hamad Port, Ruwais Port and Doha Port last month, compared to 279 vessels in April […]
Trump to host Amir at White House
File picture from the bilateral meeting when Trump hosted Amir at the White House in April 2018. By Michael Hernandez | Anadolu Washington: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will meet with President Donald Trump next month, the White House announced Friday. The July 9 meeting will allow Amir and Trump to […]
Qatar extends visa-free entry for all during ‘Summer in Qatar’
Representational image The Peninsula DOHA: Residents in Qatar will be able to invite their relatives and friends this summer easily as Qatar has further eased visa processes as a part of ‘Summer in Qatar’ program. Under the initiative, residents in Qatar will be able to invite their relatives and friends on free visa during summer. […]
Monday will be first day of Ramadan in Qatar
The Peninsula Online The Moon Sighting Committee of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs announced that Sunday, May 5 is the completion of the month of Shaaban, and that the day after tomorrow, Monday, May 6, 2019 (Ramadan 1, 1440H) will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. Download Ramadan calendar […]
HMC announces hospital and clinic timings for Ramadan
The Peninsula Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced its operating hours for Ramadan. All emergency and inpatient services across HMC’s network of hospitals will operate as usual, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Dr Yousef Al Maslamani, Medical Director of Hamad General Hospital, also reminded patients who have appointments at HMC clinics during […]
Ministry to ensure security, safety during Ramadan in Qatar
File picture used for representation. The Peninsula Doha: Different departments of the Ministry of Interior will intensify their work during the month of Ramadan, whether related to maintaining security, preventing untoward incidents as well as facilitating traffic which may face congestion during peak hours before and after Iftar. Mohammad Radhi Al Hajri, Director of Media […]
People in Qatar to fast around 15 hours during Ramadan
QNA Doha: The astrological calculations conducted by specialists in the Qatar Calendar House (QCH) showed that Ramadan Crescent will appear at 1:45 am Doha local time on Sunday, 5 May, which means that it is impossible to see him in the evening. The crescent of the holy month of Ramadan this year will remain in […]
Qatar’s trade volume with ACD members is $81 billion: Minister of Economy
QNA Doha: Trade volume between Qatar and member states of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) was $81 billion, or 70 percent of the state’s international trade, Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari said today. Speaking at the opening of the ACD Business Forum, which began today, the minister said […]
Daily 5-hour closure of Al Shamal road between Duhail and Al Gharrafa
The Peninsula Doha: Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced a road closure on a section of the Al Shamal Road between Duhail and Al Gharrafa Interchanges in both directions (including the service roads) for five hours every day. The roads will be closed between 12 midnight and 5 am starting on Friday, May 3, 2019. The […]