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Ashghal commissions QR600M in Qatar road safety upgrades
Muhammad Kamran Qureshi/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. New pedestrian overpasses, better street signage and construction of additional lanes are among the improvements likely to be rolled...
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Analysis: Qatar’s strategy as hostage negotiator
Photo courtesy of Hanna- / Flickr In helping to negotiate the release of hostages held captive in the region, Qatar is attempting to shore up its reputation – and prove the country’s value – among its...
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Labor ministry cracks down on maid agencies
Amnesty International Inspectors from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs plan to target Qatar’s recruitment agencies that specialize in supplying housemaids next month to ensure the businesses...
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PHOTOS: World Cup swimmers break records in Qatar
All photos by Ray Toh Several records fell in Qatar late last week as swimmers from around the globe descended on Doha for the first leg of the FINA 2014 Swimming World Cup. Hungarian Katinka Hosszu...
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Qatar suspends visas for travelers from Ebola-hit countries
Damon McDonald/Flickr Qatar has stopped issuing entry visas to travelers coming from countries affected by the deadly virus Ebola, an official from the Supreme Council of Health (SCH) confirmed. The...
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GCC relations thaw under looming Islamic State threat
abcdz2000 / Flickr Kuwait’s foreign minister has suggested that Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members are prepared to put a spat surrounding Qatar’s foreign policy in the past as the bloc focuses on...
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Box Appeal charity drive to return this month despite complaints
A regional initiative to support blue-collar workers by encouraging people to fill boxes with toiletries and other daily necessities is about to restart in Qatar. The month-long Box Appeal campaign,...
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Khalifa stadium World Cup refurbishment underway
Qatar 2022 Bid CommitteeKhalifa International Stadium Local organizers of the 2022 World Cup say a contract has been awarded to refurbish Khalifa International Stadium, narrowing the final list of...
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Unemployed Qataris cite lack of job opportunities
Martin Cathrae/Flickr A lack of career opportunities is the most common reason given by unemployed Qataris for being unable to find work, according to figures released in an official survey. The...
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Dead dolphin washes up in Al Wakrah port
A-Rahiem/Flickr Government clean-up crews say they’ve removed a dead dolphin from al Wakrah port, the latest creature found washed up on and around Qatar’s shores. Officials from the Ministry of...
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Residents share Twitter tips about life in Qatar for newcomers
Damon McDonald/Flickr Invest in a pair of good sunglasses, be patient and try to live near work and/or school to avoid traffic hassles – those are among the top pieces of advice residents have offered...
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FIFA to open talks for winter World Cup dates
FIFA will begin talks with world football officials on Monday to explore dates for Qatar to host the World Cup in winter, according to news reports. Football’s world governing body will open its first...
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Summer’s end prompts population spike in Qatar
Signalling the start of the traditional autumn influx of new and returning residents, Qatar’s population has again climbed above the 2 million mark following its usual summertime dip. Official figures...
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Drug prices set to drop in Qatar
Peter Kovessy Qatar residents will start paying less for more than 350 types of drugs sold in pharmacies later this month when new, government-mandated prices come into effect. This summer, the Supreme...
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Art students win contest for portraying nuances of Qatar
Video still/Maryam Al-Essa The world is not as simple as black and white, and neither are the people of Qatar, assert the winners of a new international art contest. The three winners – two students...
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VIDEO: Engineers propose double-decker Dafna gateway
Video still / KEO International Consultants To handle an expected increase in vehicle traffic in the coming decades, a team of consultants has recommended the construction of multi-level, one-way...
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Coastguard warns jet skiers to stay away from Pearl shores
Tony O'Neill Amid ongoing complaints of noisy and rowdy jet skiers at the Pearl-Qatar, the Coast Guard has told watercraft operators to stay clear of private property and hotels on the shores of the...
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Five things to do in Qatar this weekend (Sept. 4-6)
Grand Hyatt Doha Are you interested in cooling off this weekend while supporting a charitable cause? Listening to live country music? Learning more about Qatar’s marine ecosystem? Here are our picks on...
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Qatar military pilots receiving drone training this month
Bayhaluk / WikipediaQatar reportedly purchased 10 of the Turkish Bayraktar mini unmanned aerial vehicles in 2011. Unmanned aerial vehicles will be buzzing in the skies west of Doha this month as...
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Traffic violations drop 30 percent in July
Fewer traffic violations were issued to Qatar motorists in July, but the number of road accidents rose during that month, according to new government statistics. The number of people injured and...
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