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Qatar universities urge people to seek help after student commits suicide
arwcheek / FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Following the suicide of a Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) pupil last week, health and wellness counselors across Education City have...
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Qatar population swells as summer holidays come to an end
Alexis Methenitis/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Nearly 169,000 people returned or moved to Qatar at the end of August, according to newly released population figures. As of Aug. 31, there...
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Report: Doha’s downtown convention center to open in November
All images courtesy of Qatari Diar What is reputed to be one of the largest exhibition and conference halls in the world is set to finally open its doors in two months’ time, a Qatar tourism official...
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New majlis exhibit highlights Qatari women’s participation in society
Chantelle D'melloMajlis exhibition Often perceived as simply a means for women to socialize, the female majalis (literally, “sitting places”) in Qatar actually serve as important forums for political...
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Qatar’s Lusail marina launches water sports activities
Blue MarineMourjan Marinas – Lusail City Water sports fans in Qatar can now try their hand at high-intensity activities including flyboarding, jetpacking and waterskiing at Lusail City’s marina, its...
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Qatar flight delays to double by 2025 if air traffic control not improved
Nabeel A Hashmi / FlickrA Qatar Airways A330 takes off from Dubai Flight delays in Qatar could get worse in the coming years if the region does not improve its air traffic control (ATC) systems,...
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Five things to do in Qatar this weekend (Sept. 9-12)
Qatar 2015National handball team players/For illustrative purposes only. From water sports to arts and crafts to cheering on international handball players, things are starting to pick up in Qatar this...
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Kafala reform clears another hurdle after Qatar Cabinet gives approval
Josh Hughes/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Long-awaited changes to Qatar’s kafala sponsorship system have been green-lighted by the Cabinet, bringing reforms one step closer to becoming...
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Qatar invests in world’s oldest football club
Sheffield FC/FacebookClub shirt Turning its attention away from global football heavyweights such as FC Barcelona and Paris St. Germain, Qatar has recently invested GBP100,000 (approximately QR550,000)...
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Qatar school bus drivers urged to drive with caution
sykodalistar/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has urged school bus drivers in Qatar to be “extra cautious” while driving children to and from school as the new...
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Residents warned as Qatar Armed Forces conducts shooting practice
Cpl. Christopher Q. Stone/US Marines Corp.Photo for illustrative purposes only. The General Command of the Qatar Armed Forces has advised residents to “take precautions for their own safety” as the...
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HMC asks parents to monitor children for cancer symptoms
valkrye131/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. To mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, health officials in Qatar are asking parents to observe their children and watch out potential signs and...
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Qatar energy minister: Opec leaders’ summit being considered
alex.ch/FlickrPhoto of Opec headquarters for illustrative purposes only. Members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and non-members are considering holding the first Heads of...
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MET issues thunderstorm warning as rain sprinkles Doha
@mabubah/TwitterRain in DohaMany residents in Qatar’s capital are rejoicing this afternoon as thunder and rain – and even hail – sweep across Doha and other parts of the country. Its Time to Dance in...
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Qatar residents pay respects to Makkah crane collapse victims
Note: Al Jazeera report contains graphic images Shocked and grieved, many residents in Qatar are extending their condolences to those affected in last night’s crane collapse in Makkah’s Grand Mosque,...
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FIFA presidential hopeful Prince Ali criticizes Qatar’s World Cup bid
Video stillPrince Ali bin Al Hussein of Jordan Qatar’s original World Cup bid should have stated that the tournament would be played in the winter and be shared with other countries in the region, a...
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Reports: Qatar appoints first ambassador to Iraq in 25 years
US Forces Iraq/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Nearly a quarter century after closing its embassy in Iraq, Qatar has appointed an ambassador to Iraq, signaling an improvement in relations...
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Most Qatar car dealers now allowing outside repairs without voiding warranty
Amy Claxton/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only In an update about recently-introduced rules that allow new car buyers to service and repair their vehicles at any garage without affecting the...
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Bucking tradition, Qatari mom happily cooks breakfast for the masses
Chantelle D'mello / Doha NewsShams Al Qassabi prepares a dish at the Shay Al Shoumous kitchen At the crack of dawn, Shams Al Qassabi is already in the kitchen. The Qatari mother of five – and...
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Qatar prepares to host world’s largest para-athletic tournament
All photos courtesy of Qatar Olympic Committee More than 1,000 athletes with special needs will gather in Doha next month to take part in what will be the world’s biggest single para-sport event,...
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