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Qatar authorities debunk media reports about World Cup deaths
Chantelle D'melloPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Qatar’s government has issued a public rebuttal against claims that thousands of workers have died and would continue to be killed while building...
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Five things to do in Qatar this weekend (June 4-6)
Eric Montfort/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. It may be too hot to do much outdoors these days, but there are still plenty of things happening around town this weekend, including a charity...
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Qatar flour mills to be converted into art gallery and exhibition space
Malcolm Reading ConsultantsArt Mill site Taking advantage of soon-to-be-vacant prime waterfront property, Qatar Museums has launched an international search for an architect who can help transform the...
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Ashghal: Al Waab St. to be partially closed starting Thursday
Sam Agnew/FlickrAl Waab A section of Al Waab St. that goes from Villaggio Mall toward Al Sadd will be completely closed to traffic for 12 hours starting Thursday, Qatar’s Public Work’s Authority...
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Qatar FM: There is ‘no way’ country will lose World Cup hosting rights
Ministerie van BuitenlandsQatar foreign minister Dr. Khalid Al Attiyah There is “no way” that Qatar will be stripped of its right to host the 2022 World Cup, the country’s foreign minister has...
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Report: Qatar struggling to convert wealth into well-being for residents
Ziad Hunesh/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Despite spending vast sums of money on health, education and economic development, Qatar has come up short in improving the long-term prosperity...
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Sharing accident photos could violate Qatar privacy laws, lawyers warn
DaveLawler / FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Qatar residents who post gruesome videos and photos of car accident victims online could face legal consequences, local lawyers have said...
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PHOTOS: See My Doha winners capture new perspectives on Qatar
In an effort to showcase Qatar’s landscapes, architecture and people in a fresh light, a local cultural group recently hosted and announced the winners of a spring photography competition that yielded...
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Qatar’s Souq Ahmed demolished to make way for new hotel
All photos by Lesley Walker As part of plans to redevelop Doha’s old downtown, demolition has begun on Souq Ahmed Bin Ali, with neighboring souqs facing permanent closure by the end of the year. Much...
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Qatar cyclists embark on Europe tour to promote charity and sports
Qatar Cyclists/FacebookQatar Cyclists Some 35 cyclists from Qatar will begin biking through five countries in Europe this Sunday to help raise more than $1 million to build a girl’s school in Gaza. The...
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‘Misery’ expressed after Qatar school announces permanent closure
Matthew WalkerAsian Integrated School In what parents are calling “a chaotic tragedy,” the Asian Integrated School (AIS) has confirmed that it will close its doors for good next month, leaving up to...
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Qatar motorists blame new traffic signal for backups near Katara
Andrew BuckmasterKatara signal traffic The launch of a new traffic signal at Katara Roundabout in West Bay has spurred an outpouring of complaints from Qatar residents who say they have been caught in...
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Qatar waters offer unexpected summer ‘sanctuary’ for whale sharks
All photos courtesy of Simone Caprodossi/Qatar Whale Shark Research Project To the surprise of researchers, hundreds of the world’s largest sharks are choosing the waters off of Qatar’s coast as their...
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Report: CMC proposes setting up public libraries in Qatar neighborhoods
Karoly Czifra/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. To help foster a love of reading in children, Qatar’s only elected body has formally asked the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning to...
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Part of Najma St. to close for 45 days as C-Ring roadwork wraps up
Chantelle D'melloPhoto for illustrative purposes only. The busy stretch of Najma St. that links C-Ring Road with D-Ring Road will be closed for six weeks starting on Tuesday, June 9, as public works...
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Labor Ministry reminds Qatar companies to honor summer midday work ban
Nada BadawiPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Firms in Qatar whose employees work outdoors should prepare to shift around their schedules next week when the summer midday work ban takes effect, the...
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Auto dealers in Qatar told to relax warranty rules
Emyr Jones/FlickrFor illustrative purposes only. With translation from Heba Fahmy In its latest crackdown on the local automotive industry, Qatar’s Ministry of Economy and Commerce has instructed...
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FIFA official acknowledges World Cup revotes possible for Russia, Qatar
Video stillFIFA Congress Fueling uncertainty about the locations of the next two World Cups, a senior FIFA official has said that the organization could consider moving the 2018 and 2022 tournaments...
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MOI announces overhaul of Qatar ID system
Ministry of Interior/FacebookPhoto for illustrative purposes only. With translation from Heba Fahmy In an effort to streamline Qatar’s visa system for expats, the Ministry of Interior today announced a...
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Some Qatar private schools shorten hours due to rising heat
Sam Agnew/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Citing extreme temperatures, several private schools in Qatar have joined the country’s independent schools in shortening classes and finishing up...
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