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Qatar Airways ends Doha-to-Osaka route following landing slots row
Aero Icarus/FlickrQatar Airways A330-200 which serves to Doha-Osaka route Qatar Airways will stop flying directly to the Japanese city of Osaka as of April 1 due to “commercial reasons,” the Gulf...
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Self-deprecating hashtag takes (mostly) playful jabs at Qataris’ wealth
Sally Crane PhotographyPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Who says Qataris can’t take a joke? According to a new hashtag that has been trending on Twitter this week, many locals are well aware of...
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Christmas tree lighting in Qatar: Santa rides in on a camel (photos)
All photos by Baba Tamim Hundreds of people crowded outside of the Four Seasons Doha yesterday to watch the first Christmas tree lighting ceremony of the season in Qatar. For many, the highlight of...
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Qatar rejects Amnesty criticism on anniversary of winning World Cup bid
SCDLPhoto for illustrative purposes only. With reporting from Heba Fahmy Qatar is “committed to protecting the workers” who are building its many infrastructure projects and is making progress in terms...
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MET: Temperatures in Qatar to fall sharply starting tomorrow
Kamran Hanif/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Beginning Thursday, a new high pressure front is expected to bring windy weather to Qatar, causing some isolated showers and a “noticeable” drop...
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Though many leave Qatar, there are more people here than ever
Ezdan Mall/FacebookCrowd at Ezdan Mall Qatar’s population increased by another 50,000 people last month, bringing it to another record high and as close to the 2.5 million mark as it will likely get...
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Eight things to do in Qatar this weekend (Dec. 2-5)
DFI/TwitterAjyal Film Festival From the re-opening of the MIA Park Bazaar to award-winning movie screenings at Katara to a huge book fair, falcon demonstration and a fun run, there is lots to do around...
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No Qatari citizen involved in the San Bernardino shooting
Mesa0789 / Flickr (CC)Photo for illustrative purposes only (With translation by Heba Fahmy) Qatar was briefly in the spotlight this morning after a shooting in San Bernardino, California left 14 people...
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Five things to know about the Turkish president’s visit to Qatar
Anadolu AgencyTurkish President Recep Erdogan and Qatar’s Emir During a two-day visit to Qatar that ended last night, Turkish President Recep Tayipp Erdogan and the Emir signed more than a dozen...
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How – and where – to celebrate Christmas in Qatar
Chantelle D'melloA Christmas display at InterContinental Doha – The City. This week marks the beginning of the Christmas season for Qatar’s hundreds of thousands of Christian residents. Although many...
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Blue-collar expats eye wage protection system with skepticism
Shabina S. KhatriMore than a dozen men wait to use the ATMs at City Center Mall. It’s been a month since Qatar began requiring companies to pay their employees through an electronic bank transfer....
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Ashghal: Three new road diversions to begin in Qatar this weekend
Chantelle D'melloPhoto for illustrative purposes only. A slew of construction detours is expected to commence this weekend, starting with the closure of a stretch of the busy Wholesale Market Street in...
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Qatar officials sign new housing deals to give workers ‘dignified life’
hvirvelvind2008/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Qatar’s government has launched plans to construct seven new “integrated communities” for blue-collar workers that will accommodate a total...
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UN: Despite progress, Qatar still facing obstacles in dealing with HIV
World Bank/FlickrRed ribbon for World Aids Day Qatar has taken major steps in the fight against HIV by publicly acknowledging and treating cases in recent years, but still faces several challenges with...
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Qatar announces 7th and 8th World Cup venues ahead of FIFA meeting
SCDLDesign for Al Rayyan Stadium Qatar’s 2022 World Cup organizers have named the locations of what will likely be the final stadiums built for the tournament, both in established areas of Doha. One...
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Report: Qatar best place to save money for younger expats
American Advisors Group / FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only Qatar is the best place in the world for expats under 35 years old who want to save up to buy their first home, newly-released...
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US tax collectors keeping closer watch on Americans in Qatar
GotCredit / FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. American expats who don’t pay their taxes could have their passports revoked, if lawmakers in Washington DC approve new legislation that gives...
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Falcons in the park give Qatar visitors a taste of ‘The hunt’ (photos)
All photos by Ray Toh As part of its ongoing exhibition The Hunt, the Museum of Islamic Art hosted a demonstration of falcons and salukis over the weekend at the MIA Park. The event gave residents a...
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Official: Qatar to welcome 30 cruise ships during winter 2016-17
QTACruise ship Island Sky at Doha Port The number of cruise ships docking in Doha next year is expected to increase more than three-fold, according to a senior ports official. Qatar’s capital will...
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Vodafone Qatar replaces CEO after firm fails to turn a profit
Vodafone/FacebookPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Amid growing financial loses and a stagnant mobile market share, Vodafone Qatar has replaced its chief executive. The company announced late last...
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