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Dinosaur digs and dry ice – new Qatar programs make science fun for kids
Reem SaadMad Science session During a summer camp for tweens in Qatar last week, a gaggle of youth gathered wide-eyed around a long cylinder that emitted tendrils of what looked like white smoke or...
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Qatar traffic department to open kiosks at Hamad Hospital, airport
HIAHamad International Airport terminal Qatar residents should soon be able to renew their car registration, obtain driver’s licenses and access other traffic-related services while at the hospital and...
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Outgrowing its latest space, Indian embassy seeks larger premises
Indian Embassy in Doha/FacebookCurrent Indian embassy in Al Hilal Five years after moving into its current building, the Indian embassy in Qatar is now searching for a new home. According to the Gulf...
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Qatar raises the bar on annual summer festival with new rides, games
All photos by Chantelle D’mello Keeping its promise to “Colour Your Summer,” the annual Qatar Summer Festival opened yesterday in a splash of neon lights and brightly colored rides at the Doha...
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Qatar’s population hits annual low, but stays above 2 million in July
Sanjiban Ghosh/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. In the largest exodus Qatar has seen all year, the number of people in the country fell by 224,000 last month compared to June, newly released...
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Footage offers glimpse of critical moments in Qatar’s history
Josh Hughes/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. To mark the launch of its official YouTube channel, the Associated Press recently uploaded a million minutes of historical footage online that...
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Ministry makes Qatarization push in circular about budgets
GotCredit/FlickrFor illustrative purposes only. As Qatar prepares its budget for the new fiscal year, ministries, agencies and companies that receive government funding have been given a set of strict...
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Speed limit on Doha Expressway to be restored to 100km/hr imminently
Abubacker Sithikh/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Qatar’s Traffic Department is expected to raise the speed limit on February 22nd Street back to 100km/hour, according to local media...
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Qatar animal shelter struggles to cope as police drop strays at its door
PAWS/FacebookPhoto for illustrative purposes only. As it struggles to handle an influx of abandoned animals during the summertime, Paws Rescue Qatar (PAWS) said it now faces an additional challenge of...
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New shopping center catering to Qatar’s elite eyes December launch
All photos by Chantelle D’mello A new Italian-inspired luxury shopping center catering to Qatar and the region’s wealthiest residents is eying a soft opening by year-end, its developer has said. The...
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US to expedite arms shipments to Qatar, other GCC nations, Kerry says
U.S Pacific CommandPatriot missile The US government will work to speed up certain arms sales to the Gulf region to help bolster security following last month’s new nuclear deal with Iran, the American...
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Lane closures announced for parts of Al Shamal Road as upgrade continues
AshghalPlanned diversion on Al Shamal Road Motorists in the north of Qatar are being urged to take note of a new, slower speed limit on part of Al Shamal Road as extensive roadwork begins at the...
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HMC urges caution after Qatar sees sharp increase in heat-related cases
Chantelle D'melloPhoto for illustrative purposes only. As the humidity continues to rise in Qatar, the number of people suffering from heat exhaustion is also increasing, Hamad Medical Corp. (HMC) has...
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Four things to do in Qatar this weekend (Aug. 5-8)
Ramesh Lalwani/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only.From a cultural dance performance to piano classes to a crafts bazaar and a chance to audition to be a film, there are plenty of things to do...
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US becomes Gulf airlines’ third largest market as subsidy row continues
Qatar Airways/FlickrQatar Airways’ inaugural flight to Miami in 2014 The US is now the third largest market for the three major Gulf airlines, according to a new report that may help explain why...
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US adds two Qataris to terrorist list for alleged ties to Al Qaeda groups
Michael Pick/FlickrUS Department of the Treasury The US Department of Treasury has imposed sanctions on two Qatari men and added them to its global terrorist watchlist for allegedly supporting...
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PHOTOS: Indian dance star Prachee Shah shines at Katara
All photos by Chantelle D’mello Dancer, actress and Guinness World record holder Prachee Shah performed a 45-minute Kathak set yesterday at the Katara Drama Theater. Shah, who holds the current world...
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First people mover trams making their way to Qatar, Siemens says
SiemensThe trams prepare to leave Germany The first batch of trams for Qatar Foundation’s upcoming people mover system has been shipped out of Germany and is heading to the Doha Port, engineering...
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Sudden Corniche repairs spark complaints about quality control in Qatar
AshghalCorniche construction 2013 Less than two years after undergoing a revamp, Qatar’s Corniche is once again being repaired after what some critics are calling a shoddy construction job. In a...
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Qatar immigration office near former airport moves to Hamad Int’l
Qatar Airways/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Residents who need to renew visitor and tourist visas and sort out their exit permits should take note that the office near Doha International...
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