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Questions about The Peninsula (newspaper)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did The Peninsula newspaper begin publication?

The Peninsula newspaper began its life in 1996 under the direction of Dar Al Sharq. This media group operates from Doha, Qatar and serves as the primary publisher for the English daily.

Who is the chairman of The Peninsula newspaper?

Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani leads the organization as chairman. He is a member of the ruling family of Qatar and his position places him at the center of the company's strategic decisions since the launch.

How many pages does The Peninsula weekday edition contain?

Weekday editions contain between 12 and 20 pages depending on current events. Editors divide these pages into four main sections covering local, international, business, and sports news.

Which newspapers compete with The Peninsula in Qatar?

Gulf Times operates as one of the main competitors to The Peninsula in the Qatari market. Qatar Tribune stands as another major rival competing for the same English-speaking audience.

What Arabic publications has Dar Al Sharq launched besides The Peninsula?

The group publishes an Arabic daily called Al Sharq which targets native speakers in Qatar. A newer addition arrived in February 2016 with the introduction of Lusail, an Arabic business daily.