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Comedian Trevor Noah to perform in Qatar for the first time
Comedy CentralComedian Trevor Noah Comedy CentralFamous South African comedian Trevor Noah will perform in Qatar for the first time on Feb. 4, organizers have announced. Noah, host of The Daily Show,...
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New Qatar law amended to keep employers in charge of exit permit
QNAEmir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani QNATwo weeks after it was implemented, a new law in Qatar governing the entry, exit and residency of expats has been amended by the nation’s Emir. The changes...
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Qatar’s Hamad Int’l first MENA airport to be awarded ‘5-star’ status
Damon McDonald/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Damon McDonald/FlickrHamad International Airport (HIA) has been awarded five-star status by Skytrax. This makes Qatar’s airport one of only...
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Honey festival on this weekend at Qatar farmer’s market
All photos courtesy of MME Locally produced honey will be in the spotlight over the next few days at one of Qatar’s farmer’s markets. The annual event is at Al Mazrouah Yard in Umm Salal through...
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Swiss court rules in FIFA’s favor over Qatar labor lawsuit
Shrief Fadl/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Shrief Fadl/FlickrA commercial court in Zurich has rejected a lawsuit against FIFA that accused the body of failing to project migrant workers...
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World’s top two tennis players to face off in Qatar final tonight
Qatar TennisAndy Murray and Novak Djokovic in Qatar Qatar TennisThe 25th annual Qatar ExxonMobil Open will conclude tonight with a finals match between the world’s two top-seeded players. Andy Murray...
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Djokovic wins Qatar open for the second year in a row
ATP World TourNovak Djokovic wins the 2017 Qatar Open ATP World TourNovak Djokovic bested World No. 1 Andy Murray last night in the finals of the 25th annual Qatar ExxonMobil Open. The 6-3, 5-7, 6-4...
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Qatar is best in the world at being rich
Chantelle D'mello / Doha NewsPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Chantelle D'mello / Doha NewsThere’s apparently a superlative for every country in the world, and not all of them are flattering. The...
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IMF: New sin taxes in Qatar to fuel growth this year
Bijan Choudhury/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Bijan Choudhury/FlickrQatar is “moving in the right direction” amid lower energy prices and is well-positioned to grow in 2017, the...
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More fog forecast in Qatar this week
Hammad IqbalFoggy Qatar in early January Hammad IqbalWidespread foggy conditions are returning to Qatar, and expected to stick around for at least a few days, forecasters have warned. Misty conditions...
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Saudi Arabia to increase Hajj quotas for first time in five years
Laststubborn/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Laststubborn/FlickrAfter years of reducing Hajj visa numbers due to construction in Makkah, Saudi Arabia is now reportedly planning to increase...
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Qatar’s courts are finally going digital
Chantelle D'melloCourt of Appeals and Cassation Chantelle D'melloQatar residents will soon receive court verdicts via SMS and see justice delivered more promptly as the judicial system takes steps to...
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Popular plant banned in Qatar for wreaking havoc on infrastructure
Matthew Smith/WikimediaDamas tree Matthew Smith/WikimediaThe Damas tree, a common plant whose complex roots damage underground water pipes, can no longer be imported, sold or planted in Qatar,...
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Qatar cracks down on poultry imports after bird flu outbreaks
April Younglove / FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. April Younglove / FlickrReacting to avian flu outbreaks in other countries, Qatar has begun cracking down on live bird imports and...
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Five things to do in Qatar this weekend (Jan. 11-14)
Takeshi M. Fukushima/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Takeshi M. Fukushima/FlickrFrom enjoying food trucks and fireworks on the Corniche to listening to a free concert at the Museum of...
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New airport kiosks to help Qatar travelers with e-gate problems
QNABiometric kiosk QNASelf-service machines that can scan Qatar residents’ eyes and fingerprints “in less than a minute” have been set up at Hamad International Airport, officials have announced....
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Qatar Football Association suspends players for bad behavior
FluentUPhoto for illustrative purposes only. FluentUSeven players and one club director accused of misconduct have been fined and suspended from football-related activities in Qatar for several weeks....
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Philippines ambassador leaving Qatar with ‘heavy heart’
3dom/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. 3dom/FlickrThe Philippines ambassador to Doha, Wilfredo C. Santos, will leave next week after less than two years in Qatar. Santos is taking up a new...
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Reminder: Corniche to be closed this morning
Baba TamimOoredoo Marathon 2016 Baba TamimMotorists, beware. It’s going to be a busy weekend for Qatar’s Corniche. Due to the Ooredoo Marathon today, the thoroughfare will be closed to traffic from...
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Price inflation is slowing down in Qatar
Ameer Abdul Razak/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Ameer Abdul Razak/FlickrAlthough it’s still getting more expensive to live in Qatar, price increases are starting to slow down, new...
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