Reporter/ The Peninsula Online

Photos: Al Khor Fly-In to conclude today 11 Feb 2017 - 09:48 am

The tenth edition of Al Khor Fly-In at Al Khor Airport will conclue today. The dare devil pilots thrilled hundreds of aviation enthusiasts...

New industrial area bridge to open in June 09 Feb 2017 - 05:50 pm

Doha: The new Industrial area bridge is expected to open for public from June 2017. The new bridge consists of four lanes in...

Writer of The Simpsons show to share secrets in Qatar on March 5 08 Feb 2017 - 08:04 pm

The American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar is hosting Mike Reiss, one of the most exciting visitors to come to Doha in 2017...

Energy company in Qatar cuts salaries by half 07 Feb 2017 - 03:19 pm

Doha: An energy company has come up with a harsh decision to renegotiate the contracts of its employees and they are offering almost...

4,500 and still counting: Dubai gold tycoon bails prisoners out 06 Feb 2017 - 11:39 pm

Gujarat-born Firoz Merchant, chairman of Dubai’s Pure Gold Group, parted a chunk of his wealth for a rare cause: So far he has...

Scattered rain in Qatar this evening 06 Feb 2017 - 09:27 pm

There was moderate rain in Old Airport area while it poured in Al Gharafa and Al Kharaitiyat according to commuters who were returning...

Lindsay Lohan talks about reading Holy Quran and fasting on Kuwaiti show 06 Feb 2017 - 06:50 pm

Doha: Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan revealed in a chat show that she reads Holy Quran and has treid fasting during Ramadan. Lohan told...

Rahila Al Riyami, first woman elected to Oman’s Shura Council, passes away 06 Feb 2017 - 05:57 pm

Muscat: Rahila Al Riyami, Oman's former member of Majlis Al Shura and State Council, passed away on Sunday, reported Times of Oman. Rahila...

Al Khor Fly-In to be held this weekend 06 Feb 2017 - 04:57 pm

DOHA: Tenth Al Khor Fly-In will be held next Friday and Saturday (February 10-11) in Al Khor Airport This annual event sees lot...

Qatar Airways kicks off 20th anniversary celebrations with record-breaking flight 06 Feb 2017 - 03:48 pm

Doha: It was a historic moment for Qatar Airways today, as it launched its new record-breaking Auckland service on one of the country’s...

Doha municipality has more restaurants and cafes violating health rules 05 Feb 2017 - 04:36 pm

Doha: During an inspection campaign it was found that Doha municipality has more restaurants and café violating health rules than other municipalities like...

Free calls for those affected by Trump’s travel ban 04 Feb 2017 - 04:10 pm

Viber has come to the help of people who are affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban by offering free calls. Viber, the...

Strong wind in Northern areas of Qatar: Met 04 Feb 2017 - 01:21 pm

Doha: The Department of Meteorology has predicted strong winds in northern areas on Saturday. They also said there will be strong wind and...

Pedestrians feel coldest day & dusty wind while strong wind & low horizontal visibility predicted 03 Feb 2017 - 11:54 am

Residents in Qatar experienced a chill weather this morning as temperature dipped to a as low as nine degrees in some areas. At...

Al Wahda Arches taking shape at West Bay 02 Feb 2017 - 05:12 pm

Doha: Al Wahda Arches project is progressing at fast pace and is expected to be an iconic landmark when complete. The arches are...

Lion cub on the loose in Abu Dhabi 02 Feb 2017 - 03:26 pm

Doha: social media in UAE is abuzz with news of a lion cub spotted on the streets of Abu Dhabi. Khaleej Times reported...

Sporadic afternoon drizzle across Qatar 02 Feb 2017 - 03:24 pm

Our correspondents and photographers reported sporadic drizzling felt across Qatar this afternoon. The places include Matar Qadeem, Al Wakra, Al Wukair and Grand...