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Emir meets Turkish president in Istanbul to discuss Syrian conflict
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani travelled to Istanbul yesterday to meet with Turkish President Recep Erdoğan and discuss the conflict in Syria as well as “the need for a political resolution to the...
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Report: Qatar school sports halls to open to the public in evenings
Ministry Education and Higher Education/TwitterSchool hall on National Sport Day 2016 School sports halls and other facilities could be opened up for public use in the evenings in a bid to increase...
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Music, movies and politics in Qatar’s Discover America Week
Andrew Burke/FlickrFor illustrative purposes only Dinner with a friend and confidante of Elvis Presley, free movie screenings, a New-York style jazz night, fashion shows and a family sports day are...
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Survey: Qatar Armed Forces the employer of choice for nationals
A new poll of young Qatari adults has found a military career to be the most commonly cited ideal job for nationals, with many aspiring to join the armed forces as well as the police and Civil Defense...
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A sneak peek of the upcoming Qatar Foundation Oxygen Park
All photos by Baba Tamim For many who enjoyed National Sport Day festivities last week, one of the highlights was the temporary opening of Oxygen Park in Education City, a sprawling 12-hectare space...
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Qatar’s Emir leaves Istanbul after Turkey visit
QNASheikh Tamim with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has left Turkey after meeting with the country’s president, prime minister and other senior officials to...
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Qatar fashion designer launches Batoolah Love collection
All photos by Lesley Walker Inspired by the traditional face covering worn by some women in the Gulf, a Qatar-based fashion designer has launched a new collection that uses natural fabrics to help...
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European numerals to feature more prominently on Qatar currency
QCBNew Qatar coins Grocers and other merchants will begin handing back change that looks a bit different starting this week, after Qatar’s Central Bank releases new coins into circulation. The numeric...
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W tops list of most popular hotel brands in Qatar
Lawrence Wang / FlickrThe W Hotel in Doha. Qatar has some of the region’s best hotels and its W, Sheraton and Intercontinental locations are among the most popular among travelers, according to an...
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“Basically we didn’t want to copy Emirates or Etihad. We wanted it to be very...
Salam Al Shawa, senior vice president for marketing and corporate communications of Qatar Airways, on why the airline did not follow the recommendation of its PR firm to hire someone like George...
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Ambassador: Nurses among 500 Filipinos losing their jobs in Qatar
HMCPhoto illustrative purposes only. Nearly two dozen Filipino nurses have been laid off by healthcare centers operated by Qatar’s government, the Philippines ambassador to Doha has said. The remarks...
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Some Qatar restaurants told to cancel Valentine’s Day celebrations
Kumar's Edit/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only Hearts, flowers and romantic messages are off the menu for some establishments in Qatar after being told they are not allowed to celebrate...
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Qatar developer UDC boosts profits by 8 percent in 2015
United Development Co. (UDC), known for planning and overseeing construction of the Pearl-Qatar, said its 2015 net profit climbed 8 percent last year to reach QR689.6 million. UDC, which also has...
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Qatar health ministry withdraws children’s Advil over safety concerns
AmazonPhoto for illustrative purposes only. The Ministry of Public Health (MPH) has pulled batches of Advil liquid products off of pharmacy shelves in Qatar at the urging of the manufacturer. In a...
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Retail rent in Qatar frozen for another year
Tim Hatton/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. As part of efforts to control inflation, Qatar’s Emir has passed legislation that will freeze rent on some properties for the third year in a...
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Foreign minister: Qatar ‘ready’ to support sending soldiers into Syria
Qatar’s new foreign minister has said the country is prepared to join in renewed attacks against ISIL in Syria as part of a US-led coalition, but stopped short of the explicit threats made by his...
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Parents hope for ‘justice’ after Qatar court orders Villaggio fire retrial
Omar ChatriwalaVillaggio Mall Five people who were convicted and then acquitted of involuntary manslaughter following the deadly 2012 Villaggio Mall fire will again face trial for their roles in the...
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Qatar partakes in ‘Northern Thunder’ training exercise in Saudi Arabia
Qatar’s Armed Forces will spend the next three weeks practicing military maneuvers in northern Saudi Arabia with 20 other “Arab, Islamic and friendly countries,” QNA reports. The Ra’ad Al-Shamal...
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‘Day-by-day plan’ in place to ensure Doha Festival City opens this fall
Photos courtesy of Doha Festival City Around 400 shops, the food court, cinema and some entertainment offerings at Doha Festival City will all open to the public when the mall debuts on Sept. 29, its...
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Ministry: Energy drinks in Qatar must have warning labels
Daniel Juřena/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. All energy drinks that are sold in Qatar must contain warning labels on their packaging, Qatar’s Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) has...
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