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Flight delays at Qatar’s Hamad Airport multiply after sandstorm (updated)
SuppliedCrowd at Hamad International Airport Following one of Qatar’s worst sandstorms in years, passengers who were supposed to board several flights scheduled to take off in the middle of the night...
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Qatar’s Ras Abu Abboud/Sharq tunnel to close temporarily for inspection
Chantelle D'melloPhoto for illustrative purposes only. The Ras Abu Abboud tunnel at the Sharq interchange will close for inspection work on the mornings of Friday, April 3 and Friday, April 10, Qatar’s...
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Qatar sandstorm thought to contribute to death of Central Market vendor
With reporting from Heba Fahmy and Peter Kovessy As the sun came up after an overnight sandstorm blanketed Qatar, workers at the Central Market made a tragic discovery this morning: vendor Manzour...
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Some Qatar tourism employees granted new powers to catch violations
Damon McDonald/FlickrDoha skyline In a “milestone” move, the government has granted some Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) inspectors judicial powers to search tourism facilities, catch violations and...
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Windy weather in Qatar to persist, but another harsh sandstorm ‘unlikely’
Dexter Payaban/FlickrSandstorm in Qatar After surviving this week’s sudden sandstorm, widely believed to be the worst Qatar has seen in years, residents should be able to expect some relief this...
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Man sentenced to 25 year-jail term after Qatar robbery results in death
Brian Anderson/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. A lower criminal court in Qatar has sentenced a man to 25 years in prison, after his attempt to rob a house in Ain Khaled in 2013 led to the...
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British expats in Qatar warned no passport extensions after April 10
Chris Fleming / FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Starting next week, Britons living in Qatar will no longer be able to apply for a one-year extension on their passports, the UK’s Home Office...
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Report: FIFA Blatter challengers support keeping World Cup in Qatar
Sean Knoflick / FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Ahead of FIFA presidential elections in May, candidates running against longtime incumbent Sepp Blatter have said they are concerned about...
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What’s in a name? The meanings of Qatar districts, explained
Antony Satheesh/FlickrDoha Skyline Qatar often gets a bad rap for its city planning, or lack thereof. While coordination on the development front may need improvement, one thing that has clearly been...
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Qatar restaurant owners pick up tab for cash-strapped customers
Chantelle D'melloZaiqa restaurant When first-time restaurant owners Shadab Ahmed Khan and his brother Nishad Ahmed Khan put up a sign outside their restaurant offering penniless workers free food, they...
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Second sandstorm of the week expected to blow into Qatar this afternoon
Omar Chatriwala / FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. As another round of northwesterly winds makes its way toward Qatar, authorities have cautioned residents that a sandstorm may develop by...
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Qatar Coast Guard rescues 11 fishermen stranded at sea
Ministry of Interior/FacebookRescue operation With reporting from Heba Fahmy Nearly a dozen men who were trapped at sea during Wednesday’s sandstorm have been rescued by Qatar’s Coast Guard, one of...
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PHOTOS: Construction of Qatar’s ‘greenest’ office building completed
All photos by Peter Kovessy After two years of construction, one of Qatar’s most environmentally-friendly office structures is finally open for business. In a sign of the changing times, the QR120...
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China signs on to be Qatar’s next Year of Culture partner
Irfan Ishak/FlickrChinese festival held in Doha last year In a move that will likely mean exciting performances, wider cuisine options and other features, Qatar and China have signed an agreement to...
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Come work for Doha News – seeking a summer editor
Popicinio/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Doha News is searching for a news editor on a freelance/full-time basis, to join the team for the summer, with the possibility of continuing...
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Qatar health council advises residents to minimize dust exposure
Osarieme Eweka/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. As dust and sand continue to swirl around Qatar, the nation’s Supreme Council of Health (SCH) has issued an advisory recommending that...
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New Philippines ambassador to Doha to arrive at the end of April
3dom/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Qatar’s sixth Philippines ambassador to Doha, Wilfredo C. Santos, will begin his post on April 28, the embassy has confirmed. The envoy will represent...
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Expansions to Al Sadd Pediatric Center not enough, says senior doctor
HMCExtended Pediatric Emergency Center at Al Sadd The Al Sadd Pediatric Emergency Center is expected to complete its expansion by the end of July and become operational by the end of this year – but...
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World champion runner establishes Qatar youth athletics clubs
Doha Athletic ClubTraining session A Scottish former middle and long distance running champion is setting up a new, competitive athletics system for school children in Qatar to boost their fitness and...
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PHOTOS: A sneak peek into Doha Metro Green Line construction
All photos by Avi Viljoen Offering a unique glimpse into work on the Doha Metro’s Green Line, photographer Avi Viljoen posted these photos on his Flickr page earlier this year. According to those...
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