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Qatar’s clean beach campaign continues ahead of Eid holidays
MME/FacebookBeach clean upDiscarded boats, old buoys and other trash have been removed from the banks of Doha’s Corniche and Al Safliya island by government beach clean-up teams, the Ministry of...
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Index: Qatar is the third most innovative Arab nation in the world
Stewart Lacey/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.Qatar has once again been named the third most innovative nation in the Arab world, according to a newly released global index. The 2016 Global...
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Qatar Museums revives plans for children’s museum
Qatar MuseumsChildren at Qatar Museum workshops, for illustrative purposes onlyLong-discussed plans to open a museum dedicated to children in Qatar are now back in the works, according to a tender...
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Indian man’s mortal remains to be repatriated today
The body of an Indian man who died on a Qatar Airways flight from Washington, DC to Doha last week has been cleared for repatriation, the Indian embassy has said. Prem Prasad Tummala‘s mortal remains...
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Major diversion going up at Civil Defense roundabout on Tuesday
AshghalCivil Defense Roundabout constructionCommuters may want to avoid Civil Defense junction for the rest of the week if possible, as several lanes in the area will be closed for construction...
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Eid Al Adha celebrations in Qatar to run for seven days
Omar ChatriwalaPhoto for illustrative purposes only.Daily performances at malls and a children’s musical at the Qatar National Convention Center are being planned for this year’s Eid Al Adha...
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A decade on, remembering Doha’s Asian Games
SuppliedAsian Games promotional posterAs the Olympic Games in Rio come to a close, a longtime Qatar resident is working to make sure Qatar doesn’t forget about another important sports event: The...
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Cut prices and offer inventive eating options, Qatar hotels told
Chantelle D'melloFor illustrative purposes onlyQatar hotels will need to slash room rates and offer more interesting dining options to attract guests during the ongoing economic slowdown, a new report...
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WCM-Q study: Smoking shisha can indeed kill you
Jen R/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.Smoking shisha is indeed bad for your health – cancer bad, according to new findings published by Qatar researchers. Smoking shisha has been known to...
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Emir receives credentials of five new ambassadors
Qatar’s Emir has received the credentials of five new ambassadors to the country, QNA reports. Official reception ceremonies were held for the following ambassadors at the Emiri Diwan: Mali’s Sheikh...
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Qatar buys stake in Empire State Building for $622 million
Michael Muraz/FlickrEmpire State Building in New YorkQatar’s sovereign wealth fund has acquired a nearly 10 percent stake in the company that owns the Empire State Building. In an announcement...
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Turkish contractors to build multi-billion riyal highway to Al Khor
MMENew Al Khor Expressway mapA Turkish contractor has signed a QR7.6 billion (US$2.1bn) deal with Qatar’s government to build a new expressway through Al Khor, QNA reports. The 34km route will have a...
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Doha drivers warned of diversions in Al Rayyan
AshghalAl Rayyan Al Jadeed temporary closureMotorists in western Doha may need to leave extra time for their journeys when a section of Al Rayyan Al Jadeed St. closes for two weeks starting tomorrow,...
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Five things to do in Qatar this weekend (Aug. 25-28)
My Little PonyFor illustrative purposes only.From the final weekend of Entertainment City to an event for anime doll collectors to museum exhibitions and an Adventure Room challenge, there are quite a...
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Massive sandstorm blows in and out of Qatar
A sudden sandstorm that blew across much of Doha dissipated almost as fast as it arrived, causing some residents to wonder if it ever even happened. Shortly after 3pm today residents reported clouds...
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Qatar’s Emir grants special leave for national service
Qatari men who are studying abroad, undertaking training or are accompanying a government official may now be excused from national service, according to a decision issued yesterday by the Emir. Law...
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Illegal residents to be granted three-month amnesty to leave Qatar
Ministry of Interior/FacebookPhoto for illustrative purposes only.Authorities are giving residents in Qatar living here illegally a three-month grace period to exit the country without “legal...
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So what if most of Qatar’s Olympic team isn’t from Qatar?
QNAQatar and Olympic flags flying in RioThough the Summer Olympics have wrapped up in Rio, the widespread debate about Qatar and other countries’ use of non-homegrown athletes continues. In this...
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Qatar operator: Free parking in first half hour not for everyone
Peter KovessySouq Waqif parkingIn response to confusion about paid parking rules in Qatar, a major operator has explained that a half-hour grace period only applies to motorists who cannot find a...
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Civil Defense diversion extended throughout the weekend
A major detour at the busy Civil Defense Roundabout has been extended two more days, Ashghal has announced. See details of the diversion here. It will now be in effect until Sunday, Aug. 28, instead...
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