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New mobile phone app to help residents find and book taxis in Qatar
jerry dohnal/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Residents in Qatar have long-complained about the nation’s taxi system, focusing especially on poor service and a lack of available cabs around...
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Opinion: How illegal is passport confiscation in Qatar?
J Aaron Farr/Flickr Following a recent announcement by the Ministry of Interior that would make it easier to report “runaway” workers in Qatar, human rights activist Aakash Jayaprakash weighs in about...
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Qatari youth to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise funds for Gaza
ian 1602/Flickr In seven weeks, 12 young Qataris will take on the challenge of climbing to the top of the world’s tallest freestanding mountain in a bid to raise money for Gaza. The young people will...
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Charity endeavor in Brazil sparks cultural debate on Qatari identity
Vodafone Qatar With reporting from Riham Sheble A recently posted YouTube video of a young group of Qataris who are helping to rebuild a school in Brazil has drawn the ire of some nationals, in part...
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India launches new tracking system to transport deceased expats home
Wallpaper India’s government has announced the implementation of a new online system that makes it easier for families of deceased expats to bring home their loved ones’ bodies, including from Qatar....
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Qatar Police College’s first batch of students to begin training
Ray Toh/Flickr Qatar’s Police College is opening its doors to its first batch of students tomorrow, slightly earlier than its slated September opening. A total of 130 students have been enrolled into...
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PHOTOS: Large fire breaks out at warehouse in Qatar’s Industrial Area
Another large fire appears to have broken out in Qatar’s Industrial Area this evening. According to the Ministry of Interior, first responders are on the scene of a warehouse fire on Street 2. الدفاع...
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Al Gore sues Al Jazeera for fraud over Current TV deal
JD Lasika/Flickr Former US Vice President Al Gore has filed a lawsuit against the Doha-based Al Jazeera Media Network over last year’s $500 million purchase of his American TV cable channel. According...
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PHOTOS: Residents invited to taste rare dates during Qatar festival
All photos by Chantelle D’mello In an effort to educate Qatar residents about the diversity of dates grown here, the Ministry of Environment and agriculture investment firm Hassad Foods have been...
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Qatar’s universal healthcare scheme Seha marks one year since launch
Phalinn Ooi/Flickr It’s been one year since the launch of the first phases of Qatar’s new universal healthcare scheme Seha, a program that has elicited mixed reactions from residents. So far, Seha can...
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Airbus prepares for A350 handover to Qatar Airways
Brian Candy After clearing 14 months of trials, Airbus has said its newest aircraft, the A350, is preparing for the delivery of its first plane by the end of this year. As the long-haul aircraft’s...
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UK street dancing troupe Blaze to perform in Qatar this week
Blaze/Facebook An internationally renowned acrobatic dance performance group from the UK is going to hold multiple shows in Doha this week, the Qatar Tourism Authority has announced. Blaze will perform...
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PHOTOS: Road closures taking effect on parts of C-Ring Road
All photos by Chantelle D’mello Following an announcement that C-Ring Road near Ramada signal would be undergoing an overhaul over the next five months, Ashghal workers could be seen setting up...
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Ooredoo, Vodafone cut local calling rates to 10 Dhs/min until October
MarylandGovPics/Flickr Qatar’s two telecom providers, Ooredoo and Vodafone, have simultaneously announced a new promotion for customers, lowering the cost of phone calls to 10Dhs/min until around Eid...
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Qataris’ Amazon adventure to continue after Vodafone withdraws support
Vodafone Qatar With reporting from Riham Sheble and Shabina S. Khatri Local telecom provider Vodafone-Qatar has announced that it is no longer supporting an ongoing charity excursion that it initiated,...
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PHOTOS: Qatar’s desert, a makeshift zoo
All photos by Ray Toh Qatar resident Ray Toh, who has been on a nature kick and recently visited Irkaya Farm, has also just spent some time photographing wildlife in Qatar’s desert. When asked about...
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CMUQ students, grads launch new website rating doctors in Qatar
Meddy/Facebook A new website that allows Qatar residents to find and rate doctors and healthcare providers here has been launched this month by four Education City students and alum. The portal, Meddy,...
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Registration now open for Qatar’s first zero-gravity flight
Steve Boxall and Zero Gravity Corporation Photo for illustrative purposes only. A traveling space-focused project has opened its registration page to those who wish to sign up for a zero-gravity flight...
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MOI asks residents to pledge not to use mobile phones while driving
Lord Jim/Facebook Though it is illegal in Qatar to text or make phones calls while driving, mobile phone usage remains one of the top causes of road accidents here. The violation is punishable by a...
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Ashghal introduces new detours at Markhiya (Burger King) Roundabout
Qatar’s Public Works Authority Ashghal has announced two new road diversions around Al Markhiya Roundabout – commonly referred to as Burger King R/A. The first diversion will take place on Street 245...
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