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More than 200 Palestinian teachers set to work in Qatar by September
effetto_farfalla/FlickrFor illustrative purposes only. More than 18 months after a deal was brokered to allocate work visas to 20,000 people from Palestine, more than 200 Palestinians are due to arrive...
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A guide to celebrating Garangao children’s festival in Qatar (2015)
Omar ChatriwalaRamadan Venues all around town are revving up to host a slew of activities in time for their annual Garangao festivals in what promises to be a night of song, colorful traditional...
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Qatar government says final Kafala reforms to be drafted by year-end
Chantelle D'melloPhoto for illustrative purposes only. A final draft law amending Qatar’s controversial kafala sponsorship system is expected to be complete by the end of this year, the government has...
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Qatar firefighters kept busy in Msheireb, Mesaimeer and off Salwa Road
A fire ripped through a three-story building and adjacent grocery store in old Msheireb Monday afternoon, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the sky for several hours and prompting road closures...
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Survey: Qatar sleeps less in Ramadan, as expert advises regular bedtimes
Tony Alter/FlickrFor illustrative purposes only Qatar residents are getting less sleep during Ramadan than normal but are still going to bed earlier – as well as getting up earlier – than most of their...
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Court convicts two Qatar Foundation employees of soliciting bribe
Sam Agnew/FlickQatar Foundation campus A judge has sentenced two senior Qatar Foundation (QF) employees to five years in jail and ordered them to jointly pay a QR3 million (US$823,916) fine for...
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Regulators order lower GCC roaming rates for Qatar cellphone customers
Irita Kirsbluma/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. The cost for Qatar residents to make and receive calls, as well as surf the internet on a phone, while travelling to other GCC countries will...
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High winds fan flames at Place Vendôme construction site fire in Qatar
Chantelle D'MelloLusail fire A small fire on an upper level of an under-construction building in Lusail quickly spread this afternoon as firefighters worked to contain the latest large blaze in Qatar...
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Municipal rule-breakers in Qatar to face reduced fines for guilty pleas
Neil McBrideLitter on Golden beach In an effort to keep individuals caught littering, abandoning their vehicles or committing other municipal offenses out of court, the government is reportedly...
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Safe driving campaign airs as number of deaths on Qatar’s roads climbs
Qatargas/YouTubeShot from Qatargas TV commercial 2015 A powerful new road safety advert airing on Qatar television during Ramadan aims to stop people using their mobile phones whilst driving, a habit...
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Doha Bank aims to restore network access by early afternoon
Merchant ServicesFor illustrative purposes only. Customers of Doha Bank were unable to withdraw money or pay for purchases using their debit card this morning due to a technical failure that staff say...
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Five things to do in Qatar this weekend (July 1-4)
Chantelle D'melloKatara Ramadan Festival 2015 This weekend is once again full of Ramadan-related activities across Qatar, including festivals for children and volunteer opportunities. Elsewhere, there...
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Charities renew efforts to help Qatar residents in legal trouble over debts
my_southborough/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Building on past efforts that have raised millions of riyals and kept dozens of residents out of jail in recent years, several local...
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Report: Businesses need to play a larger role in Qatari education
ictQATAR/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Only half of state-educated Qatari students say their schools and universities are providing them with the right skills and training for their...
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PHOTOS: Children in Qatar celebrate Garangao at Katara
All photos by Chantelle D’mello Thousands of children and adults gathered at the Katara amphitheatre to celebrate the traditional festival of Garangao last night, in a joyous celebration of the 14th...
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Portion of Qatar’s Al Rayyan Park closes for facilities upgrade
Josiah Mackenzie / FlickrFor illustrative purposes only. In the latest effort to expand and improve the amount of green space available for recreation and leisure, construction crews will be closing a...
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Qatar has ‘the solution’ to host F1 race, its motor sports chief says
Michael Elloray/FlickrFinnish driver Kimi Räikkönen tests ahead of start of 2015 series Qatar’s longstanding ambition to host a Formula 1 race is creeping closer to being realized, according to the...
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Child’s injury in Doha restaurant play area sparks safety concerns
Chili's/FacebookChildren’s play area in Chili’s Lagoona Mall The mother of a young boy recently injured in the children’s play area of a popular family restaurant has voiced her concern over an...
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Population figures show fewer people choosing to leave Qatar this Ramadan
For illustrative purposes only. Qatar’s annual summer exodus appears to have been put on hold at least until Eid, as the latest official population figures show that just 30,000 people left the country...
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Report: Petrol prices in Qatar among most affordable in the world
Boegh / FlickrFor illustrative purposes only. High salaries and low petrol prices means that a trip to pumps in Qatar takes a smaller bite out of motorists’ wallets than nearly anywhere else in the...
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