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FIFA bans Qatar football official for one year
QFASaoud Al Mohannadi, vice chairman of Qatar Football AssociationEffective immediately, a senior Qatari official has been banned from all football-related activities on a national and international...
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FC Barcelona to drop Qatar Airways logo from jerseys next season
FC BarcelonaRakuten-Barca tie-upStarting next year, Spanish football team FC Barcelona will be sponsored by Japanese retailer Rakuten, the club has announced. The record €220 million, four-year...
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Qatar’s inflation slows to lowest rate in a year
Reem Saad / Doha NewsKatara Splash WaterparkQatar residents spent more money on going out, transport and education last month, new cost of living figures show. This is despite the fact that inflation...
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Voting opens for Qatar’s first Grazia Style Awards
GraziaThe Grazia Style Awards Qatar illustration designed by Shamekh BluwiQatar residents are being asked to vote for their favorite fashion brands, stores and beauty bloggers ahead of Grazia Arabia’s...
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Qatar to turn US Embassy in London into hotel
Qatari DiarRendering of renovation of US Embassy in LondonQatari Diar’s plans to convert the US Embassy in London into a luxury hotel have received government approval this week, the project’s...
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Australian Embassy officially opens in Qatar
Nada Badawi / Doha NewsAustralian embassy in QatarAustralia’s first diplomatic mission has officially opened in Doha, in what officials said is ushering in a new era of cooperation between the two...
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Region’s first infectious diseases hospital opens in Qatar
HMCCommunicable Diseases CenterThe first hospital in the region dedicated to treating and researching infectious diseases has formally opened in Qatar. The Communicable Diseases Center was inaugurated...
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For visitors, Qatar Dhow Festival a blast from the past
All photos by Reem Saad Thousands of people gathered at Katara Cultural Village yesterday to enjoy the sixth annual Dhow Festival, which kicked off earlier this week. The five-day long event offers...
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UDC to spend QR716 million on new Pearl-Qatar projects
UDCRendering of villas at Giardino Village, The Pearl-QatarUpdated with additional information on the Giardino Village works Construction on a new residential district that contains the Pearl-Qatar’s...
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US-Qatar deal for 72 fighter jets worth $21 billion moves forward
BoeingF-15 fighter jetsThe US State Department has approved a potential $21.1 billion fighter jet sale to Qatar, it announced this weekend. The deal for 72 F-15QA aircraft would include ground...
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HMC introduces new fleet of non-emergency ambulances
HMCPhoto for illustrative purposes only.In response to increasing demand, Hamad Medical Corp. (HMC) has rolled out a new “high-tech” fleet of ambulances. These non-emergency vehicles will be used to...
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Qatar officials: Saudi chicken safe from salmonella
WataniaPhoto for illustrative purposes only.Responding to concerns about contaminated poultry on social media, health officials in Qatar have announced that Al-Watania chicken is safe to consume. In a...
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Qatar Airways flight from Miami to Doha makes emergency landing
Peter Russell / FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.With reporting from Victoria Scott A Qatar Airways flight traveling from Miami to Doha was forced to make an emergency landing in Zurich this...
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North Canal bridge linking Lusail to Doha now partially open
All photos courtesy of Ashghal A new bridge that connects Doha to Lusail City has partially opened to the public, Qatar’s public works authority has announced. The North Canal Crossing Bridge makes...
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Rota charity auction raises $15 million for Syrian refugees
Moza bint Nasser/Instagram2016 Rota galaA major fundraiser in Qatar to support education initiatives for Syrian refugees has netted more than $15 million. A limited edition 2017 BMW M3 30, a trip to...
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Kahramaa steps up campaign against electricity, water wastage
Petras Gagilas/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.A new inspection drive has been launched to catch and fine those who flout Qatar’s water and electricity wastage rules, utilities provider...
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Qatar doctors offer a helping hand at struggling Palestinian hospital
SidraSome of the Sidra medical team carrying out an operation in Palestine in 2014.Unable to remain on the sidelines as the humanitarian crisis in Palestine worsens, a medical team from Qatar has been...
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Tailgating is getting worse on Qatar’s roads, motorists say
Muhammad Kamran Qureshi/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.Too many Qatar drivers continue to engage in dangerous practices such as speeding, tailgating and using a mobile phone while behind...
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After a dry spell, heavy rains forecast for Qatar this weekend
Baba TamimWinter rain, 2015Six weeks into Qatar’s “rainy” season, precipitation is finally in the forecast. Possible light showers are expected on Tuesday and Wednesday. These could develop into heavy...
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What to do if a loved one dies in Qatar
Chantelle D'melloPhoto for illustrative purposes only.Losing a loved one is always distressing, even more so when a person has died far from home. In Qatar, there is a long and often confusing list of...
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