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Meet Asra, a superhero who hopes to save the GCC
Asra & The Orphan Moon/FacebookAsra from Asra & The Orphan MoonIn an effort to tell the story of women living in the Gulf, two Qatar expats are working on a graphic novel series that stars a...
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Despite crowding concerns, thousands delight in Garangao at Katara
All photos by Reem Saad A Katara Cultural Village resplendent in green, yellow and purple lights last night was thronged by thousands of children and adults to celebrate the traditional festival of...
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Qatar’s Emir visits Turkey to discuss tackling terrorism
QNAQatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Turkey’s President Recep ErdoganQatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on a one-day trip to...
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Indian embassy in Qatar moving to West Bay area this week
WallpaperFlag of India for illustrative purposes only.With its current premises stretched to capacity, the Indian Embassy in Qatar is moving to a new location in Onaiza, north of West Bay Petrol...
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Today marks the longest fasting day of the year
Muhammad Kamran Qureshi/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.It’s all downhill from here, folks. Today, June 20, marks the summer solstice for those of us living in the northern hemisphere. That...
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Qatar’s independent schools to introduce national tests
Starting this fall, a new system of national tests will be introduced for students at Qatar’s government-run independent schools, the country’s education minister has announced. As part of an ongoing...
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Ashghal announces Al Wakrah Road closure south of Doha
AshghalNew extensionTrips to Al Wakrah are going to become more fraught in the coming months once Ashghal closes the main road to the town this weekend. Instead, commuters can use newly opened...
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Why Ramadan is just as good for the body as it is the soul
Ricky Majit/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.For many people, finding time to exercise and eat healthy in Ramadan can be a challenge, given the fasting day and a typically busy evening...
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Five ways Qatar could be affected by Brexit
British Embassy/FacebookUK and Qatar flagsOn Thursday, Britons will vote in a referendum that decides whether their country will remain in the European Union (EU). Currently, polls show that the vote...
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Qatar working to bring down cost of producing solar energy
Researchers in Qatar are working on a new project to increase the efficiency of solar cells and decrease their manufacturing costs, Gulf Times reports. The work is being done by a group that includes...
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Five ways to prevent fires at home during Qatar summers
MOI/FacebookPhoto for illustrative purposes only.With temperatures rising to the mid- to upper 40s around Qatar this month, the likelihood of fires occurring at home is also going up. According to the...
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St. Regis Doha ends partnership with Jazz at Lincoln Center
James Zach HolloFor illustrative purposes onlyWith reporting from Malak Mounir After four years, the jazz club at the St. Regis Doha and New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) are going their...
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Qatar denounces failed coup attempt in Turkey
AATurkish people protest against coupUpdated at 10:35am with comment from Qatar residents in Turkey Qatar’s foreign ministry has condemned an attempt by the Turkish military to overthrow the...
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Pakistanis in Qatar hold belated funeral prayer for Abdul Sattar Edhi
Ray Toh / Doha NewsPakistani memorial for EdhiHundreds of Pakistani expats in Qatar gathered at their embassy yesterday to hold a funeral prayer for the late Abdul Sattar Edhi, a philanthropist who...
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Humid weather is here to stay, Qatar forecasters say
Muhammad Kamran Qureshi/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.This weekend’s steamy weather is just a sign of what’s to come over the next few months, local forecasters have warned. Residents...
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Qatar Airways ‘looking into’ midair assault on flight to Doha
Aero Icarus/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.Qatar’s national carrier said that it is investigating an incident in which a man was attacked by four fellow passengers on a flight from Jeddah...
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Why you need a legal will in place in Qatar (and how to make one)
Ken Mayer/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes onlyBritish expat Graham Foxwell has been working as a financial advisor in Qatar since 2005. His wife died in 2010, and it was this life-changing event...
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New undersea cable to speed up internet in Qatar
TIME dot ComAAE-1 undersea internet cableOne of the world’s longest underwater internet cables has landed at Qatar’s Simaisma Beach, paving the way for faster online streaming, voice calls and other...
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Rattled Qatar residents return from Turkey after coup attempt
Abdulla Alhor / Doha NewsCrowds wait to leave TurkeyWith reporting from Reem Sadd Hundreds of Qatar residents vacationing in Turkey flew out of the country last night after major airports in the...
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Filipino hospital in Qatar closer to becoming a reality
Sanofi Pasteur/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.Progress is being made on a new Filipino hospital in Qatar, with organizers saying that 16 doctors have already been brought on board for the...
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