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Qatar traffic department extends discount offer on old fines
Motorists who have been putting off paying their old traffic tickets will have a little bit longer to catch a break on their fines. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior‘s traffic department...
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Former Qatari Interior Minister donates QR1 million to aid Syrians
Qatar Red CrescentFormer Interior Minister Sheikh Khaled Bin Hamad Bin Abdullah Al Thani. The Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) says it has received one of its largest individual donations for its Syrian...
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MET: More thundershowers expected in Qatar
Dileep Nalli / TwitterStorm clouds over Qatar It was a grey start to the weekend for many Qatar residents who awoke to a thick blanket of storm clouds that weather forecasters expect to stick around...
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Qatar Airways’ US flight makes emergency landing in Moscow
A Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Chicago was diverted and had to make an emergency landing in Moscow yesterday (Apr. 7) for a passenger who fell ill, Russian news agency TASS reported. Flight QR725...
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Six things to know about using the bus system in Qatar
Khalid Albaih/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. In a bid to entice more people in Qatar to use public transportation, Mowasalat has been rapidly expanding its bus system over the past few...
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Expat accused of beating, murdering wife appears in Qatar court
Shabina S. KhatriLower criminal court in Doha An Egyptian national accused of killing his wife in their Qatar home late last year broke down in tears during his murder trial yesterday, insisting he...
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Large turnout expected as polls to open at Philippines embassy in Doha
3dom/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Thousands of Filipinos living in Qatar are expected to start voting tomorrow, casting ballots to elect a new president, vice-president and a dozen...
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Saudi cleric draws large crowds at Friday prayers in Qatar
Following a lecture today at the Qatar State Mosque in which he discussed the Syrian refugee crisis, Saudi cleric Salman Al-Odah was greeted by crowds of residents who took pictures and shook hands...
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Yoga studios and Qatar’s first vegan cafe to open on Pearl-Qatar
Jawaher Al Fardan/InstagramJawaher Al Fardan Amid a drive for people to adopt healthier and more active lifestyles, the first Qatari-owned yoga studios and Doha’s inaugural vegan cafe are set to open...
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Qatar Islamic Bank UK fined by Bank of England regulator
The UK arm of Qatar Islamic Bank has been fined nearly £1.4 million (QR7.2 million) by the Bank of England’s regulatory body for failing to properly report its financial resources in 2011 and 2012....
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Starbucks in Landmark Mall temporarily shut by Qatar inspectors
Lesley Walker / Doha NewsThe Starbucks at Landmark Mall. With reporting by Lesley Walker and Riham Sheble Government officials have ordered the Landmark Mall branch of popular coffee chain Starbucks...
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Photos: Home-grown Qatar auction house holds inaugural sale
All photos by Baba Tamim After more than a year of planning, AlBahie auction opened its doors at Katara Cultural Village late last week as collectors bid on some 240 lots of sculptures, paintings,...
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Qatar rock star’s new record goes viral on YouTube
SuppliedNaser Mestarihi A Qatar-based rock musician has launched his latest album in an international collaboration that spans three continents. Singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Naser Mestarihi’s...
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Report: Room rates, occupancy drop for Qatar hotels
Hotels in Doha had more empty rooms and lower prices in February than for the same month last year, according to figures from hospitality data analysts STR Global. Occupancy rates for the month were...
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US deploys B-52 bombers to Qatar air base to fight IS
US Air ForceB-52 bomber Stepping up its campaign against IS in Iraq and Syria, the US Air Force has sent long-range B-52 bombers to its air base in Qatar. This is the first time in 26 years that the...
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MOI: Eight ways to stay safe in an emergency in Qatar
MOI/FacebookPhoto for illustrative purposes only. In the event of an emergency such as a fire, gas leak or any other incident that warrants evacuations in Qatar, the Ministry of Interior (MOI) has...
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Qatar’s airport plans launch of new self-service technology
Sanjiban Ghosh/FlickrHamad International Airport Self-printed luggage tags, automated baggage drop and e-gate facilities for visitors are among the new services planned for Hamad International Airport...
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Vehicle service centers in Qatar to lower prices
Emyr Jones/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. With reporting from Riham Sheble One of the country’s largest car dealers has made it cheaper for vehicles owners to get their cars serviced in...
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Qatar’s Caravan complex remains shut one week after fire
Peter KovessyThe Caravan restaurant complex, eight days after the fire. As clean up continues at a complex full of restaurants near Ramada signal that saw a dramatic fire earlier this month, there is...
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Qatar adds more green space for families with new Al Khor park
All photos courtesy of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment After eight months of construction, contractors have completed a new 14,000-square meter park on the northern edge of Al Khor,...
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