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Qatar Airways to swap A320neos for A321s after delivery delays
AirbusAn A320neo test flight AirbusQatar’s national carrier is in talks with Airbus to change its entire order of A320neo aircraft into an order for the larger A321neo, Reuters reports. The 50 smaller...
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Seven things to do in Qatar this weekend (Dec. 14-17)
Ray TohQatar National Day 2015 rehearsal Ray TohFrom getting in the mood for National Day to attending a free Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra concert to eating some yummy food at a Filipino bazaar, there...
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Qatar cancels National Day celebrations in solidarity with Aleppo
QNAEmir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani QNAQatar’s Emir has ordered the cancellation of all National Day celebrations out of solidarity with the people of Aleppo, QNA reports. Many are taking this to...
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How Qatar residents can help civilians trapped in Aleppo
Qatar Red Crescent SocietyThe Qatar Red Crescent bringing aid to Aleppo earlier this year Qatar Red Crescent SocietyOn the heels of the Emir canceling Qatar National Day celebrations out of solidarity...
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Colder-than-normal temps forecast this weekend in Qatar
Viju Jose/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Viju Jose/FlickrExpect windy and dusty conditions over the next few days as the “extension of a high-pressure system” sweeps over Qatar. Starting...
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Cost of living in Qatar increases at lowest rate all year
PixabayPhoto for illustrative purposes only. PixabayQatar residents continued to pay more for transport and recreational activities last month, even as inflation fell to its lowest rate all year. The...
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Sunday declared an official holiday for Qatar National Day
Shaji Manshad/FlickrQatar National Day celebrations. Shaji Manshad/FlickrParades, fireworks and other activities have been canceled for National Day, but Sunday, Dec. 18 will still be an official...
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Qatar plans lean budget for 2017 ahead of another deficit
Omar Chatriwala / Doha NewsEmiri Diwan Omar Chatriwala / Doha NewsQatar’s Emir has approved a new budget that slightly cuts spending as it prepares to deal with a forecasted QR28.3 billion ($7.8bn)...
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Qatar’s neighborhood stores given another three-year reprieve
Omar Chatriwala / Doha NewsPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Omar Chatriwala / Doha NewsOwners and workers at thousands of neighborhood stores in Qatar will now be able to renew their licenses...
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Residents spend Qatar National Day weekend outdoors
Photos courtesy of Aspire Zone and Katara on Facebook Undeterred by the cooler weather and the cancellation of most National Day activities, Qatar residents are taking advantage of the long weekend by...
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Qatar ministry: Here are nine ways to secure your smart phone
PixabayPhoto for illustrative purposes only. PixabaySmartphone usage is ubiquitous in Qatar, but many users aren’t aware of all the risks that come with owning and operating one. In a Facebook post...
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UK strike may disrupt Qatar Airways flights to London
Aero Icarus / FlickrA Qatar Airways A330 about to land at London Heathrow Aero Icarus / FlickrPassengers flying Qatar Airways to and from London Heathrow in the run-up to Christmas may face disruption...
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Happy Qatar National Day (2016) from Doha News
Amille Adversalo/FlickrHappy National Day Amille Adversalo/FlickrAll of us at Doha News wish everyone a Happy Qatar National Day. For the first time since Qatar began celebrating the holiday in 2007,...
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Suffering in Aleppo the focus of this year’s Qatar National Day
7evenshots PhotographyNational Day 2013 7evenshots PhotographyThere will be no parade on the Corniche this morning or fireworks at night to mark Qatar National Day. Instead, charity boxes are being...
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More than QR240 million raised for Syria at start of Qatar fundraiser
QRCSAleppo fundraiser QRCSAn urgent relief campaign for the people of Aleppo has netted nearly QR245 million in the first few hours of its launch, Qatar charity organizers have said. Helping Syrians...
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Qatar’s Emir spends National Day in Turkey
QNAEmir Sheikh Tamim with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan QNAQatar’s Emir and a high-level official delegation flew to Turkey yesterday in a sign of ever-strengthening ties between the two...
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Yes, Qataris have almost always been a minority in their own country
Navin Sam / Doha NewsPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Navin Sam / Doha NewsQatar’s population is continuing to grow, but the number of Qatari nationals remains fairly static, at around 10 percent...
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Qatar condemns assassination of Russian ambassador in Turkey
James Killoran/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. James Killoran/FlickrQatar’s foreign ministry has denounced the murder of Russia’s ambassador to Turkey, calling the action “a criminal act”...
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Qatar World Cup workers to get cooling helmets this summer
SCDLCooling helmet SCDLConstruction workers on 2022 World Cup projects in Qatar will have an easier time keeping cool this summer with the help of some new hard-hats. In the coming months, the workers...
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This is what the inside of an empty Boeing 787 looks like
BoeingThe interior of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner BoeingThe Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a huge, spacious plane – even more so when it’s completely devoid of seats. The aircraft is a common sight in Doha, as...
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