DOHA: The Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has implemented a major administrative overhaul as part of efforts to improve efficiency. The corporation has appointed seven experts to head its various units, including three Qataris. The sections that have new heads include medical affairs, academics and research, public hospitals, specialised hospitals and the women’s hospital, Rumailah hospital, business services, facilities and manpower. There is also a proposal to bring a new law giving more independence to the corporation in administrative affairs, a local daily reported.
Change in office hours at Hungarian embassy
Doha: Following the change of Schengen visa rules and the introduction of the biometric system, the Embassy of Hungary changed its office hours for consular affairs. For visa affairs the Consular Section will be open from Sunday to Wednesday from 9am to 12pm, while for classical consular affairs (eg. legalisation, passport, etc.) on Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 12pm. The changes are effective from today. Further information can be accessed on the website of the Embassy of Hungary: http://www.mfa.gov.hu/emb/doha
Qatar Natural History Group meeting
doha: The opening meeting of the season of the Qatar Natural History Group will be held tomorrow at 7pm at the Doha English Speaking School. Zoologist and teacher Michael Grunwell will give presentation on Dragonflies and Damselflies of Qatar. Details and a map of the venue can be found in the Monthly Talks section on www.qnhg.org
The Peninsula
