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Qatar ministry invites food truck, mobile beauty salon applicants
QIFFQatar International Food Fair “food truck” QIFFQatar’s Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) is inviting business owners to apply for a license to take their show on the road next year. In a...
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Five things to do in Qatar this weekend (Dec. 28 – 31)
PixabayHappy New Year. PixabayFrom celebrating New Year’s to checking out a unique festival at the Pearl-Qatar to watching movies in the park, there’s lots going on around town this weekend. Here are...
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Tour of Qatar canceled over lack of sponsors
Adam HodgesTour of Qatar 2016 Adam HodgesIn a surprise move, organizers have announced the cancellation of the 2017 Tour of Qatar and the Ladies Tour of Qatar due to financial troubles. That means...
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Check out these amazing fog photos from Qatar
All photos by Ray Toh For many in Qatar, the novelty of this week’s foggy weather may be starting to wear off, thanks to traffic jams and flight woes. But photographer Ray Toh has a different take. On...
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Qatar fuel prices to go up for the third month in a row
Reem Saad / Doha NewsPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Reem Saad / Doha NewsFuel prices in Qatar will go up once again in January, the Ministry of Energy and Industry has announced. Starting...
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Qatar labor ministry dismisses job transfer rumors
Carlson FeraniCrowds in front of labor ministry building Carlson FeraniHundreds of people flocked to a labor ministry office in Qatar this week after hearing rumors that they only had 10 days to...
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Jan. 1, 2017 is a bank holiday in Qatar
William GnoePhoto for illustrative purposes only. William GnoeThough Qatar does not officially recognize New Year’s as a holiday, most banks and other financial institutions will be closed on Sunday....
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Qatar boosts its defense with new Patriot missile order
Lockheed MartinThe PAC-3 missile Lockheed MartinQatar has placed a $29.5 million order with US firm Lockheed Martin for an unspecified number of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles and...
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Qatar farmers to start selling fresh produce at Katara
Chantelle D'melloAl Wakrah Yard Chantelle D'melloStarting next week, Qatar residents will be able to buy more locally-grown produce closer to home, after a new food festival kicks off at Katara...
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Happy New Year from Doha News
Abdulla Almesleh/FlickrFirst sunrise of 2017 in Qatar. Abdulla Almesleh/FlickrFarewell 2016, and welcome 2017. Many of us often greet Jan. 1 with hope and optimism, and the belief that this year will...
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Ministry cracks down on media-related activities in Qatar
European Parliament/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. European Parliament/FlickrAny business operating in the field of “press and publications” in Qatar must have the necessary permits to do...
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Qatar Rail aims to lay down all Doha Metro tracks by year-end
Qatar RailDoha Metro rendering Qatar RailWith tunneling complete and less than three years to go before the Doha Metro launches passenger operations, Qatar Rail is expecting to meet a number of...
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Murray, Djokovic gear up as Qatar Tennis Open kicks off today
Qatar TennisAndy Murray and Novak Djokovic in Qatar Qatar TennisSome of the world’s best tennis players are in Qatar this week to compete for a golden falcon trophy and more than $1 million in prize...
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Qatar’s population grows by another 174,000 people
Bijan Choudhury/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Bijan Choudhury/FlickrAfter reaching an all-time high in November, Qatar’s population fell marginally at the end of last month, according to...
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Temps to drop in Qatar as wind picks up this week
Shabina S. Khatri / Doha NewsPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Shabina S. Khatri / Doha NewsStrong winds are expected to sweep the country starting this afternoon, causing temperatures to fall to...
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New food label rules take effect for Qatar imports
US Department of Agriculture/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. US Department of Agriculture/FlickrFood imports that don’t contain nutrition labels (with some exceptions) are now banned from...
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Radar traffic violations surge near the end of 2016 in Qatar
KTC/Sensys GatsoNew speed radars KTC/Sensys GatsoAs more traffic radars are installed around Qatar, more motorists are being caught and fined for bad driving behavior. According to newly released...
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Janet Jackson, Wissam Al Mana welcome baby boy Eissa
Janet Jackson / FacebookJanet Jackson and Wissam al-Mana Janet Jackson / FacebookAmerican superstar Janet Jackson and Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana are now the proud parents of a baby boy named...
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Ashghal announces partial closure of Al Rayyan Road for six months
AshghalAl Rayyan Road phase 2 works AshghalMotorists may want to avoid Al Rayyan Road near Sports Roundabout in the coming weeks as Ashghal closes a 1.4km stretch for six months. Starting tomorrow...
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Five things to do in Qatar this weekend (Jan. 4 – 7)
Ray TohMarmi Festival 2016 Ray TohFrom (quietly) cheering on your favorite tennis players to shopping up a storm to watching falcons in action, there is lots to do around town over the next few days....
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