Doha Today

Made in Qatar: Fresh fruits and vegetables from hi-tech local farms 18 Mar 2013 - 10:25 pm

By Raynald C Rivera Strawberries grown in the desert. Impossible? Not in Qatar, where farms like Al Sulaiteen Agricultural and Industrial Complex are...

Medical camp 17 Mar 2013 - 10:41 pm

In celebration of the 25th anniversary, Qatar Kasaragod Mandalam KMCC conducted a one-day free medical camp jointly with the Doctors Polyclinic. From 8am...

Total Marketing Qatar integrates sustainable road safety methods 17 Mar 2013 - 10:38 pm

Total Marketing Qatar (TMQ) field staff have started using vehicles fitted with on board computers to monitor driver behaviour. This approach is adopted...

Arts and Disability festival attracts support from Qatari partners 17 Mar 2013 - 10:37 pm

As part of Qatar-UK 2013, yearlong events aimed at consolidating the growing partnership between Qatar and the United Kingdom, The British Council’s Arts...

Sherborne Qatar 17 Mar 2013 - 10:37 pm

Students at Sherborne Qatar were delighted to attend a garden party at the British embassy to welcome Prince Charles and the Duchess of...

TNG celebrates Pakistan Resolution Day 17 Mar 2013 - 10:36 pm

The Next Generation Kindergarten and Primary School celebrated Pakistan Resolution Day on Saturday with great zeal and enthusiasm. Rashid Nizam, Community Welfare Attaché...

CNA-Q to hold Annual Education & Career Expo 17 Mar 2013 - 10:35 pm

College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) is again hosting its popular Education & Career Expo on Wednesday and Thursday at the campus. The...

UCQ hosts annual Partners Dinner 17 Mar 2013 - 10:35 pm

The University of Calgary–Qatar (UCQ) staged its second annual Partners Dinner to thank its counterparts in health care and education for their support....

School students sweat it out: The Challenge inspires young students to adopt healthy lifestyle 17 Mar 2013 - 10:32 pm

Fifteen middle schools united when they took part in The Challenge – Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar’s (WCMC-Q) health and physical fitness...

Horse rider having a cup of tea at Souq Waqif 17 Mar 2013 - 10:30 pm

A photo of a horse rider having a cup of tea at Souq Waqif, sent by a Peninsula Plus reader. (by Oscar Rialubin)

Phoenix-bound dog ends up on flight to Ireland 17 Mar 2013 - 10:30 pm

An English Springer Spaniel named Hendrix ended up taking a serious detour on his way from New Jersey to Phoenix this week. He...

Media Scan March 18 17 Mar 2013 - 10:29 pm

• There is discussion about the possibility of offering Qatar job opportunities to GCC citizens with privileges similar to those for nationals by...

Samsung launches Galaxy S4 17 Mar 2013 - 09:58 pm

By Sinead Carew and Miyoung Kim Samsung Electronics Co premiered its latest flagship phone, the Galaxy S4, which sports a bigger display and...

After breast cancer, high-fat dairy foods raise risk of death 17 Mar 2013 - 09:57 pm

By Sharon Begley Women who have ever had breast cancer might want to walk away from the brie, the butter and the black...

Olympus back in Qatar 17 Mar 2013 - 09:53 pm

The recent Olympus product launch at the Business Park – Crowne Plaza Hotel marked the re-entry of the brand in the Qatar market. ...

Green Building Council renews deal with Wyndham Grand Regency Hotel 17 Mar 2013 - 09:51 pm

Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) and the Wyndham Grand Regency Doha Hotel (WGRH) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to renew the...

QIB launches Tamayuz banking programme 17 Mar 2013 - 09:49 pm

QIB, the leading Islamic Bank in Qatar, has launched a new banking proposition, Tamayuz, aimed at providing exclusive products and services to its...

NRK forums slam Kerala budget 17 Mar 2013 - 09:48 pm

Several Keralite expatriate forums in Qatar have rued the absence of any meaningful and viable social security schemes for the benefit of non-resident...