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Qatar’s ranking soars in latest international ‘doing good’ index
Qatar Red CrescentQatar Red Crescent aid to SyriaQatar has risen more than 50 spots in an international index that measures a nation’s contribution to the “common good,” in large part due to its huge...
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Where to watch Euro 2016 and Copa America matches in Qatar
EggspectationEuro 2016 matches will be screened at Eggspectation Qatar this monthThis June is an important month for football fans – the Copa America is already underway, and the first match in UEFA’s...
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Qatar’s bottled water company Rayyan considering IPO this year
Omar Chatriwala / Doha NewsRayyan mineral waterQatar’s family-run bottled water supplier Rayyan Mineral Water Co. is reportedly planning to appear on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) by the end of this...
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Orange, purple & leopard print: Qatar’s Corniche car parade quite a show
All photos by Reem Saad Hundreds of automotive enthusiasts lined up on the Corniche yesterday to showcase and capture some of Qatar’s most exotic, colorful and expensive vehicles – from matte-tinted...
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15 Filipinos pardoned by Qatar’s Emir during Ramadan
15 Filipino prisoners in Qatar have been pardoned by the Emir on the occasion of Ramadan, the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. It didn’t go into details about those who...
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IMF: Time for Qatar, GCC to rewrite ‘social contract’ with citizens
Muhammad Kamran QureshiskylineThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Qatar and other countries in the region to proceed carefully as they begin the delicate task of reducing subsidies and...
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Qatar employers urged to take it easy on domestic workers this Ramadan
suppliedFor illustrative purposes onlyRegional rights groups are urging employers of domestic workers in Qatar to lighten their employees’ workload during Ramadan by appealing to their religious...
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Qatar extends condolences after death of Muhammad Ali
Qatar’s Emir has extended his sympathies to the family of American boxer Muhammad Ali, who died last week and was buried yesterday in Kentucky, QNA reports. Ali converted to Islam decades ago and...
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Dutch woman who reported rape in Qatar faces extramarital sex charge
FreeLaura/FacebookA Free Laura campaign is gaining traction on social media.An online campaign has been launched to free a Dutch woman in Qatar who was arrested for having sex outside of marriage...
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Qatar MET: Next three days will be very hot, windy and dusty
Brian Candy/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.It’s going to be particularly hot and windy over the next few days thanks to a northwesterly weather front that is moving across Qatar, local...
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Compound in Najma catches on fire a second time
SuppliedFire in NajmaFirefighters in Qatar successfully controlled a blaze that broke out in Qatar’s Najma neighborhood yesterday. According to a witness who spoke to Doha News, the fire started...
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No, a man is not facing the death penalty for smuggling bacon into Qatar
Victor/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.Reports that a man is on trial in Qatar for trying to smuggle 12kg of bacon into the country are false. Though the local Customs Authority has not...
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Cost of housing in Qatar levels out in May
arwcheek/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.After years of home rental hikes, tenants may finally be able to breathe a sigh of relief as the cost of residential accommodation flattens out for...
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Qatari graffiti artist paints the world like he sees it
All photos by Reem Saad When most people look at Doha, they see iconic skyscrapers and mosques. But what gets Mubarak Al Malik’s attention is the walls of abandoned yards and buildings. With a spray...
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Most Qatar businesses say there is no need to have an online presence
European Parliament/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.Qatar’s private sector remains relatively low-tech, despite government efforts to make businesses more innovative and entrepreneurial, a...
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Qatar condemns deadliest mass shooting in US history
Orlando Police/TwitterScene of Orlando shootingQatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has “strongly condemned and denounced” a shooting attack in the US state of Florida that left 50 dead and dozens...
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Qatar firms happy with telecom services, but want more competition
A survey of businesses in Qatar has found that 91 percent are satisfied with their phone and internet services, according to the country’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA). Among the other...
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Young man diagnosed with MERS in Qatar
Lesley Walker / Doha NewsPhoto for illustrative purposes only.A 23-year-old man living in Qatar has tested positive for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) – the country’s third confirmed case...
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Qatar court finds Dutch woman, Syrian man guilty of illicit sex
Shabina S. KhatriLower criminal court in DohaUpdated with more information about the charges and remarks from Laura’s mother A Dutch woman in Qatar has been ordered to pay a fine and serve a suspended...
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Qatar World Cup stadiums 3D-printed to test weather conditions
SCDLStadium modelAs construction on half a dozen 2022 World Cup stadiums gets underway in Qatar, local researchers have started 3D-printing models of the venues to see how they handle different...
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