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Qatar and Russia sign military cooperation agreement
Qatar and Russia have signed a military cooperation agreement, according to QNA and Russia’s TASS news agency. Details of the deal have yet to be revealed but it was made during a meeting in Russia...
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Five things to do in Qatar this weekend (Sept. 7-10)
Reem Saad / Doha NewsTreasures of China ExhibitionHeat and humidity aside, there are a lot of (mostly indoor) things to do around town over the next few days, from a new Treasures of China exhibition...
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Huggies Active diapers recalled in Qatar
Qatar’s Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) has announced a recall of some Huggies diapers over issues with their adhesive straps softening under extreme temperatures. Free Product Recall for...
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Instruction at driving schools across Qatar standardized
Al-Rayah Driving School/FacebookPhoto for illustrative purposes only.For the first time, all of Qatar’s driving schools will be required to adhere to a unified set of rules and regulations,...
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Qatar University ranked among world’s top 400 varsities
Qatar UniversityQatar UniversityQatar’s national university has jumped 88 places in an international ranking of top varsities around the world. Qatar University (QU) is now 393rd in the latest edition...
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Qatar ministry scraps monopoly on import of 35 food items
Peter Kovessy / Doha NewsPhoto for illustrative purposes only.The cost of nearly three dozen food and household goods is expected to drop in Qatar after the government ended a monopoly on who gets to...
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Roundabout in Doha’s Al Rayyan to close for two years
Chantelle D'melloPhoto for illustrative purposes only.Qatar’s Khalid bin Abdullah Al Attiyah (Old Petrol Station) roundabout will be shut for two years starting Saturday, Sept. 10, Ashghal has...
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“We are between the hammer and the anvil. Parents complain about fee increase...
Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul Wahed Al Hammadi, Minister of Education and Higher Education, in response to complaints about recent fee hikes at 55 schools. According to the Peninsula, he added, “We can’t...
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Big road closures near Civil Defense R/A as construction wraps up
AshghalNew Civil Defense closuresFor those who aren’t already avoiding Civil Defense Roundabout, there’s another new closure taking effect this weekend that could affect you. Effective this weekend,...
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Qatar Airways suspends crew member over tweeted picture
Qatar Airways / FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.Weeks after Qatar’s national carrier announced plans to relax its social media policies for employees, it has suspended a crew member for...
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New iPhone 7 to go on sale in Qatar on Sept. 24
AppleNew iPhone 7 and 7 PlusPreorder sales for Apple’s new iPhone 7 will begin on Sept. 16 in Qatar, Ooredoo has announced. The devices can be ordered in Ooredoo stores and online, and will officially...
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A guide to spending Eid Al Adha in Qatar – 2016 edition
Rush360/FlickrKatara Eid Al-Fitr fireworks 2015The first day of Eid Al Adha (the festival of the sacrifice) falls on Sept. 12 this year. Muslims traditionally slaughter an animal – usually a sheep,...
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South Korea’s Daewoo awarded $730m contract for E-Ring work
Ashghal has awarded Daewoo Engineering & Construction a contract to extend Qatar’s E-Ring expressway by 4.5km, the South Korean firm has announced. The $730 million contract also entails adding...
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Italian Super Cup returns to Qatar in December
AC MilanAC MilanItalian football giants Juventus and AC Milan will face off in Qatar on Dec. 23 for the 2016 Supercoppa TIM. Each year, the winners of the Serie A and the Coppa Italia typically face...
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Splash Waterpark opens to the public in Qatar
All photos by Reem Saad Hundreds of people have been flocking to a newly launched beach festival at Katara Cultural Village to cool off ahead of the Eid Al Adha holidays. Splash Waterpark, which...
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Qatar companies continue to honor midday work ban after it ends
Mohamad Alodaima/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.Many construction companies around town have decided to continue observing Qatar’s midday summer work ban, even though it officially expired...
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Road fatalities continue to fall in Qatar
Six people died in traffic accidents in Qatar in July, down significantly from 20 during the same month last year, according to the Ministry of Development, Planning and Statistics (MDPS). Overall,...
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Stadiums to house Qatar residents in the event of a national emergency
HMCHMC major incident response tentCertain schools, offices, hotel-apartments and stadiums across the country will act as emergency shelters if and when disaster strikes in Qatar, officials have said....
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Why expats must speak up about human rights in Qatar
Jaimee HaddadResidents turned away from National Day celebrations in 2013After working as a lawyer in Qatar since 2013, entrepreneur Kristen Jarvis Johnson left the country earlier this year. Here,...
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Toxic particles in Qatar’s air could boost risk of brain diseases
Muhammad Kamran Qureshi/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.High air pollution like that seen in Doha may contribute to the development of brain disorders like Alzheimer’s, scientists have...
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