If the personal is political, then Sheikha Hind, a senior member of Qatar’s ruling royal family, gives a very direct answer to her views on the end of the driving ban for women in

The decision by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Bahrain to suspend all flights to Doha is causing considerable disruption and frustration for Qatar travelers. With schools coming to a close and Eid Al Fitr around

Updated to reflect that there is no longer a ban on OFWs traveling to Qatar from the Philippines. US President Donald Trump approves of the recent action taken against Qatar by its Gulf neighbors,

Dubai – Brussels flight diverted after airport blast An Emirates flight from Dubai to Brussels has been diverted mid-air to Dusseldorf after a series of explosions rocked the Belgian capital on Tuesday. A statement from the airline said

Doha Metro trial and testing ‘by 2017 end’ A tunnel boring machine achieving the “breakthrough” in the northern section of the Doha Metro’s Red Line near Doha Golf Club yesterday. By Ramesh Mathew/Staff Reporter

The hot and humid weather is likely to continue for another two months, the weather bureau said yesterday. The weather in Qatar normally begins turning pleasant by the middle or end of September, but

Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani with outgoing German Ambassador Angelika Storz-Chakarji at the Emiri Diwan yesterday. He wished the diplomat success in her future missions.  

he Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has closed Najma Street as part of the maintenance of sewage network in the area. The road is expected to be opened for traffic by the second week of

Arif K A (second left), HR Manager Quality Retail Group, with the Gift Voucher winners of The Peninsula and  Quality Retail Group Ramadan Contest at The Peninsula office yesterday. Kammutty VP

Naufal Thadathil (right), Branch Head of Malabar Gold & Diamonds, and other officilas with the last week winners of The Peninsula & Malabar Ramadan Gold Quiz at The Peninsula office yesterday. Kammutty VP