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PHOTOS: Super moon wows Qatar residents
The final super moon of the year made its debut this week, and was a stunning sight for the Qatar residents who looked to the sky last night, as shown by these photos submitted to the Doha News Flickr...
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PHOTOS: Fire destroys more than two dozen Mowasalat buses
All photos by Elysia Windrum A fire that ripped through a Mowasalat depot in the Industrial Area last night has wrecked some 27 Karwa buses. The blaze apparently broke out around 8:30pm and was...
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Five things to do in Qatar this weekend (Sept. 11-13)
Shameek/Flickr From movie tributes to jazz music to relaxing on the water and soaking in some culture, there is no shortage of things to check out around town over the next few days. Here are our...
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Rising home rents continuing to drive up cost of living in Qatar
Lesley Walker The rising cost of rental accommodations in Qatar is continuing to push up the cost of living here, new government statistics show. The rate of inflation accelerated in August to 3.8...
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Sound of Music musical to premiere in Doha this November
All photos courtesy of Popular Productions Ltd. Award-winning musical The Sound of Music will open in Qatar for the first time this November. Six shows will be performed for fans at the Qatar National...
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Qatar teachers express anxiety about new ethics code
Joanne Johnson/Flickr Teachers and staff at Qatar’s independent (state-funded) schools are expressing mixed opinions about a new code of conduct they have been asked to sign by the Supreme Education...
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HMC doctors delve into long-term impact of shisha smoking
Andy Hayes/Flickr Amid efforts to reduce tobacco usage in Qatar, local medical researchers are conducting a study to further examine the health impact of smoking shisha. Hamad Medical Corp. (HMC) is...
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PHOTOS: Capturing Qatar’s essence
As part of a course assignment, journalism students at Northwestern University in Qatar were recently tasked with taking a closer look at Doha by photographing local buildings, places and icons that...
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Report: Qatar Airways and Airbus resolve A380 dispute
Glyn Lowe/Flickr Qatar Airways and Airbus have “resolved” a three-month-long dispute that had been blocking delivery of the airline’s first A380s, according to a new Reuters article that cites industry...
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Opinion: Qatar just isn’t that evil
Josh Hughes/Flickr Amid reports criticizing Qatar for its purported ties to extremist groups, one former resident has argued that there is nothing sinister about the Gulf nation, which is merely trying...
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Traffic jams ensue after unannounced partial closure of Toyota signal
Qatar residents have reported major traffic congestion this morning on C-Ring Road going toward the Corniche following a new diversion at Toyota signal. Commuters attempting to go straight through the...
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Exhibition examines cultural heritage value of Doha’s roundabouts
Derek Bruff / via Flickr Oryx, Rainbow, Burger King, Clock. For many years, these Doha roundabouts acted as memorable landmarks and navigation points that have since been replaced with more efficient...
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Change in wind direction means winter is coming, Qatar forecasters say
Ziad Hunesh/Flickr Summer in Qatar is not over yet, but some light can finally be seen at the end of the tunnel, according to local meteorologists who say the country is beginning to see a “gradual...
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Msheireb hotel delayed until 2016
Peter Kovessy The opening date for a luxury hotel scheduled to open in Msheireb this year has been pushed back two years – the latest signal that the massive QR20 billion (US$5.5 billion) redevelopment...
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PHOTOS: Fire breaks out at old Civil Defense building (again)
With reporting from Peter Kovessy For the second time in three weeks, a fire has broken out at the former Civil Defense building on Wadi Al Sail. Thick black smoke could be seen billowing from the...
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Qatar health study revives home visit idea for new mothers and babies
Mark Biddle/Flickr Reviving talks of a long-discussed proposal, a new study has recommended that nurses in Qatar visit newborn babies and their mothers at home, instead of requiring them to go to the...
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Qatari high-jumper Barshim sparks online meme
Qatari track and field athlete Mutaz Barshim has sparked a social media craze after becoming the second highest jumper of all time last week. The 23-year-old successfully cleared 2.43 meters (about 8...
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Despite senior members’ departure, Brotherhood retains presence in Qatar
With reporting by Riham Sheble Over the weekend, several senior Muslim Brotherhood members announced that they will be leaving Qatar – a development that is being seen by many as a sign of mending...
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Report: Qatar companies forecast smaller salary increases in 2015
Omar Chatriwala Businesses in Qatar appear to be tightening their belts when it comes to spending on salaries in the coming year, with many saying they expect to increase wages in 2015 by a smaller...
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C-Ring businesses struggle to draw customers due to road work
Aric DiLalla Construction barriers, fewer parking spaces and narrower pedestrian passages have been keeping customers away from a string of popular shops on part of C-Ring Road, several area...
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