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Ministry takes precautionary measures against bird flu
jon collier/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.Qatar is taking all “necessary measures” to guard residents against a potential bird flu epidemic, authorities have said. This week, the Ministry...
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A day in the life of a cleaner in Qatar
Mopaw Foundation/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.A few months ago, 25-year-old Filipina expat Rose left Qatar for good. She had spent two years working for a home cleaning agency here. In...
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Two busy petrol stations in Qatar to close for renovations soon
Aparajita Mukherjee / Doha NewsUniversity Petrol StationQatar’s West Bay Petrol Station and University Petrol Station will soon be closing for renovations, staffers there have told Doha News. The news...
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Qatar Airways bans all Galaxy Note 7s from its aircraft
Effective immediately, passengers will no longer be allowed to bring Samsung Galaxy Note7s onboard Qatar Airways planes or check them into luggage, the national carrier has announced. The move follows...
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Nando’s branch closed for Qatar food law violations
MMENandos Hyatt PlazaUpdated with statement from Nando’s Qatar The Hyatt Plaza branch of popular chicken chain Nando’s is among a handful of eateries in Qatar that were closed in the past week over...
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MMR vaccine safe and effective, Qatar’s public health officials say
Carlos Reusser Monsalvez/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.Qatar’s public health ministry has urged residents to “not pay attention to rumors” amid parental concerns about a new vaccination...
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Report: Qatar to outperform Gulf peers during economic slowdown
Mohammed Zuber Shaikh/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.All six GCC countries will experience sharp economic slowdowns in the coming months and throughout 2017, but Qatar is expected to...
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Major exhibition by artist Dia al-Azzawi opens in Qatar
All images courtesy of Qatar Museums A retrospective featuring more than 500 works by acclaimed Iraqi artist Dia al-Azzawi launches in two Qatar galleries this week. Paintings, sculptures, drawings...
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20 private clinics in Qatar to offer MMR vaccination for free
Daniel Paquet/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes onlyAs Qatar kicks off a new immunization drive for children today, the health ministry has released a list of places parents can go to get the shot...
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Oasis car dealership branch closed for one month
OasisOasisAn Oasis car dealership has been closed for one month for failing to import and sell new vehicles up to specifications, Qatar’s business ministry has said. The branch is located off of...
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Qatar’s farmers’ markets re-launch this Thursday
Chantelle D'melloAl Wakrah YardQatar’s popular farmers’ markets will reopen for business this Thursday, Oct. 20, marking their earliest-ever start. The three existing markets at Al Wakrah, Al Mazrouah...
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Qatari writer’s TV appearance sans hijab sparks debate
Video stillMaryam Al-SubaieyA local woman’s appearance on a France 24 TV program last week has reignited a debate about whether Qatari females should cover their hair while representing their country....
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Join us for our fifth Doha News community meet-up on Oct. 22
Doha NewsDear Doha News community members, It’s time for our fifth annual meet-up, and you are all invited! Please join us on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Shangri-La Doha Hotel in West Bay (next to City...
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Shops and ATMs to be installed in 15 upcoming bridges around Doha
QNARendering of new pedestrian bridgesSome 15 new pedestrian bridges will be built around Doha and its suburbs that will include facilities such as ATMs, toilets, shops and restaurants. Escalators and...
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Part of Rawdat Rashed Road to close in Qatar for two months
AshghalRawdat Rashid closureStarting today, part of Rawdat Rashid Road will be closed for two months, Ashghal has announced. Exit 29 of the road that leads to Salwa Road will be shut as the public...
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Minister: QR2 billion overhaul of Doha Port to begin in 2017
MilahaDoha PortA QR2 billion project expected to transform Doha Port into a functioning international cruise ship terminal will begin early next year, Qatar’s transport minister has said. The first of...
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Kone wins contract for elevators, escalators for Lusail light rail
Construction of the Lusail Light Rail Transit (LRT) system is continuing, with the recent award of a contract to Finland-based Kone. The firm will fit out the network’s stations with 49 escalators, 82...
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Hamad Int’l ranked region’s second best by ‘Sleeping in Airports’
Ken Yamaguchi / FlickrHamad International AirportQatar’s airport has once again been ranked among the best in the Middle East by travelers. This week, Hamad International Airport came second in a...
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Underground garbage containers installed on the Corniche
MMENew garbage containers on CornicheWith reporting from Nada Badawi To save street space and keep Qatar smelling clean, authorities are installing underground garbage containers on the Corniche. The...
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Report: Qatar’s US$10bn gas project delayed again
suppliedRasGasThe launch of Qatar’s Barzan Gas project is expected to be delayed until at least next year due to a pipeline leak, Reuters reports. Citing anonymous industry sources, the news agency...
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