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Ashghal announces road closure in Qatar’s Al Messila for three months
Chantelle D'melloPhoto for illustrative purposes only. As part of an extensive, QR3.4 billion upgrade to the eastern section of Al Rayyan Road, Ashghal has announced that part of Jassim bin Hamad...
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Environment ministry, Exxon sign research deal to protect Qatar’s dugong
Courtesy of EMRQDugong in Qatar As part of Qatar’s efforts to protect marine life, a group affiliated with the country’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) has signed an agreement with ExxonMobil to help...
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Qatar police seek help abroad for security training ahead of World Cup
Al Rayyan TV/TwitterRiot police on display at 2014 National Day parade As Qatar races to build new hotels, stadiums and rail lines ahead of the 2022 World Cup, the country’s security force has also...
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Qatar retains rank as region’s least violent nation in World Peace Index
Ray TohQatar skyline Qatar has maintained its position as the most peaceful state in the Middle East and North Africa, but an its overall position in the latest international rankings has fallen for...
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Qatar animal rescue groups appeal for help during pet ‘dumping’ season
Chantelle D'melloPhoto for illustrative purposes only. As Qatar residents prepare to leave the country for their annual summer vacations – or for good – many appear to once again be leaving their pets...
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Qatar ministry penalizes stores at Landmark Mall for running fake sales
Photo for illustrative purposes only. Due to misleading sales offers, three stores in Qatar’s Landmark Mall have been fined QR6,000 each and have had their licenses to hold such promotions temporarily...
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Single mother cautions Doha residents after A/C unit fire scorches home
Days after escaping a fire in her Al Hilal flat caused by a malfunctioning air conditioning unit, a single mother is sharing her story in hopes that other Qatar residents take steps to keep themselves...
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Opinion: Why Doha needs to learn to walk before it can run a metro
Peter KovessyFor illustrative purposes only. Qatar resident Amy Bambridge recently returned to work after giving birth to twins, who are now toddlers. She found that the lot where many of her...
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Report: Qatar boosting anti-terrorism efforts amid new threats
Al Rayyan TV/TwitterQatari pilot Qatar has taken a number of new counterterrorism measures in recent years to secure its critical infrastructure, as well as to prevent the country from becoming a hub...
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Motorists cautioned as dust storm sweeps across Qatar
Osarieme Eweka/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Qatar residents on the roads should proceed with care this morning as high winds kick up sand and dust and result in low levels of visibility,...
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Sheikh Abdullah’s palace at heart of National Museum of Qatar restored
QMRestored palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al-Thani After three years of work, a landmark palace that is the centerpiece of Qatar’s under-construction National Museum has been successfully...
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Qatar charities expand free Ramadan iftar program to meet rising demand
All photos by Chantelle D’mello More than 3,000 low-income expats gathered at one of the largest charity iftar tents in Qatar last night to mark the third day of Ramadan. The air-conditioned tent,...
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Qatar becomes a buyer’s market for used cars amid energy sector layoffs
Juanedc/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Qatar’s used car market has been “flooded” with options in recent weeks as several of the country’s largest employers downsize, forcing many...
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Arab region rallies around Qatar and its right to host 2022 World Cup
Doha Stadium Plus Qatar/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Condemning what it described as a “hateful campaign” against Qatar’s right to host the World Cup in 2022, the Arab League has joined...
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Qatar residents cautioned against speeding, overeating during Ramadan
MOI/FacebookPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Addressing common complaints during Ramadan, Qatar officials have warned motorists against speeding on the roads at iftar time and advised them not to...
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Three central markets to open in Qatar by the second half of 2016
Chantelle D'melloCentral Market on Salwa Road. Construction work on three central markets around Qatar has gotten underway, with the projects expected to be completed by next year, the Ministry of...
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Qatar families urged to grant domestic workers respite during Ramadan
scion_cho/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. While many Qatar residents enjoy reduced working hours during Ramadan, one segment of the population often sees its load increase exponentially –...
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Qatar Council sends proposed kafala changes back for more revisions
Xavier Bouchevreau/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Much-awaited reforms to Qatar’s controversial kafala sponsorship system appear to have hit another roadblock, after the country’s Advisory...
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Qatar residents encouraged to thank fuel station attendants
Gratitude for gas station attendants campaign In the spirit of the season, a grassroots group of women in Qatar has launched a new gift-bag campaign this Ramadan to say thank you to fuel station...
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Qatar authorities ‘blacklist’ 800 companies over labor law violations
Omar Chatriwala/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. More than 800 companies in Qatar have been banned from applying for government contracts or requesting warehouse units as punishment for...
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