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Ooredoo warns Qatar customers of new cell phone scam
Gwyneth Anne Bronwynne Jones/FlickrFor illustrative purposes only. Ooredoo has said it is investigating what it suspects to be a local gang running a phone scam in an attempt to defraud residents. The...
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Some events canceled in Qatar after Saudi king’s death, causing confusion
QNAQatar Emir Sheikh Tamim with late King Abdullah in October 2014. Updated to reflect that the Gwen Stefani concert will proceed as scheduled. With reporting from Chantelle D’mello Out of respect for...
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Voter registration for Qatar’s CMC elections hits record low
Keith Ivey/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. With translation from Riham Sheble The number of Qataris registered to vote in this term’s Central Municipal Council (CMC) elections appears to be...
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Study: Most road deaths from Qatar accidents occur on Sundays, Mondays
Holly/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. The number of traffic accidents in Qatar has increased by 14 percent over the past 18 years, according to the results of a recent study led by Qatar...
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Tickets now on sale for upcoming Qatar Total tennis tournament
Beth/FlickrDefending champion Simona Halep Sports fans who are going through withdrawal as handball winds down and following the end of the men’s tennis and golf tournaments this month can take heart –...
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‘Megapolis’ entertainment center to open in March at Pearl-Qatar
All photos via UDC The managers of the Pearl-Qatar have announced additional details, including a scheduled spring opening date, about a new cluster of eateries and entertainment attractions on the...
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Father of teacher murdered in Qatar favors death penalty for killer
Shabina S. KhatriDoha criminal court The father of an American teacher killed in Qatar has said he supports the death penalty as a punishment for his daughter’s accused killer. The judge hearing the...
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Lingering fog slows morning commute in some parts of Qatar
Omar ChatriwalaFoggy morning in Doha. Reduced visibility on Salwa Road, in Al Khor and several others part of Qatar continued well into the morning today, thanks to a fog that doesn’t seem to want to...
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Vodafone Qatar challenges watchdog’s ruling that promo was ‘misleading’
Vodafone/FacebookPhoto for illustrative purposes only. A recent advertising campaign by Vodafone Qatar was found “inaccurate and misleading” and should be stopped immediately or reworded, the country’s...
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Qatar expresses hesitation about bidding for 2024 Olympics
Shawn Carpenter/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. After two failed Olympic bids, Qatar appears to be backtracking on plans to try to host the 2024 summer games. Speaking at a press conference...
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Lusail development inches forward as Barwa plans new residential phase
TERRA EngineeringLusail City Fox Hills North rendering One of Qatar’s largest developers has started design work on hundreds of new homes in Lusail City, although any influx of residents to the...
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American R&B artist Jason Derulo to perform in Qatar
kmeron/FlickrJason Derulo American singer-songwriter Jason Derulo is scheduled to perform tomorrow night, Jan. 28, at a post-match concert for the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship, organizers...
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Extreme caution urged on Qatar roads as fog sinks visibility to under 50m
Authorities in Qatar are warning motorists to drive with great care this morning, due to foggy conditions that have made seeing traffic signals and other cars difficult. According to the Qatar...
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Parents at ACS Doha express anxiety over possibility of school closure
ACS Doha/FacebookPhoto for illustrative purposes only. A leading international school in Doha may be forced to close its doors at the end of this academic year if it does not successfully renew the...
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Six things to do in Qatar this weekend (Jan. 28-31)
Souq WaqifSouq Waqif spring festival After a chilly few weeks, it’s shaping up to be a warm and busy next few days in Qatar, with plenty of family-friendly and grown-up activities on offer, including...
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Bradley Wiggins among top cyclists expected for upcoming Tour of Qatar
Mark Swallow/FlickrArnaud Demarre winning the final stage of 2014 Tour of Qatar Acclaimed British cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins will lead Team Sky for the start of his final season with the cycling group...
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Qatar Biobank offers wakeup call to many of nation’s unhealthy
Tony Alter/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. A project to collect medical data on thousands of Qataris and long-term residents here is helping participants become more aware of their health...
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Qatar advances to handball semis; some fans left out in the cold
2015 Handball/FacebookFans after Qatar clinched tonight’s win over Germany Qatar’s handball team has defeated Germany 26-24 to advance to the semifinals of the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship....
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More tickets for Ed Sheeran concert in Qatar to go on sale from Feb. 2
Iconic A&EEd Sheeran Fans of Ed Sheeran who missed out on buying tickets for his upcoming concert on March 3 now have a second chance. More seats will go on sale from Monday, Feb. 2, the local...
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Calls for Souq Waqif dolphin show to be closed after animal falls ill
Qatar Veterinary Center/FacebookMeri the dolphin A popular dolphin show that is being held at Souq Waqif as part of the ongoing 2015 Spring Festival has sparked anger among some Qatar residents who...
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