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Qatar builds more than 1,000 homes for displaced people in Gaza
Joe Catron/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. A Qatari group in Gaza has handed over some 1,060 housing units to Palestinian families who lost their homes in recent wars in the territory. The...
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Qatar’s Katara, Souq Waqif to hold spring festivals
Chantelle D'melloSouq Waqif festival 2015 Two of Qatar’s most popular recreational destinations – Souq Waqif and Katara Cultural Village – will be hosting their annual festivals at the end of January....
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Possible fare hikes looming for Qatar taxis
Omar ChatriwalaPhoto for illustrative purposes only. The cost of catching a taxi in Qatar could go up to offset the 30 percent hike in petrol prices that took effect over the weekend, franchise...
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Qatar medical commission: No residency for newcomers with kidney disease
jomilo75 / FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. With reporting from Riham Sheble Amid efforts to ease Qatar’s overstretched healthcare system, newly arrived expats will now be denied a...
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“Mr. Al Baker can say the moon is made of cheese but it won’t change the fact...
Jill Zuckman, spokesperson for a coalition of American carriers that have accused Gulf airlines of receiving unfair subsidies from their governments. Zuckman was responding to Qatar Airways‘ CEO Akbar...
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Grand Hyatt in Qatar among hotels targeted for financial data
Neil Turner/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. The Grand Hyatt Doha is one of some 250 hotels that were recently exposed to malicious software that steals customers’ financial information,...
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Report: Qatar to curb new construction spending by 24 percent this year
Rosepinkqatar/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only The value of construction projects awarded this year in Qatar is forecast to fall by about $8 billion in the coming year as Gulf states reduce...
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Hunting traditions kept alive at Qatar’s Marmi Festival (photos)
All photos by Ray Toh An annual festival held in Qatar to honor traditional past-times such as falconry and saluki racing has reached its mid-point, with several competitions still expected to be held...
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Qatar’s Advisory Council to look into Civil Defense certification delays
During its weekly meeting today, the Advisory Council fielded complaints about delays in issuing operating licenses to various businesses in Qatar, QNA reports. The problem appears to be a common one...
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Athletics chief to probe Qatar, UK bids for 2017 IAAF meet
Grzegorz Jereczek/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. An investigation over claims of bribery surrounding Qatar’s unsuccessful bid to host the 2017 International Association of Athletics...
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Qatar house helpers work longest hours, earn lowest wages in country
Ashley/FlickrPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Domestic workers continue to work the longest hours while earning the lowest wages in Qatar, according to recently released government data....
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Qatar’s MOI warns residents against stealing personal photos online
Stealing personal information or photos online and using it for gain is a crime “punishable by law,” Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has reminded residents on Twitter. Those who wish to report such theft...
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Foggy morning in Qatar slows commute for some (photos)
Mohammed Battah/TwitterFog over Museum of Islamic Art Many motorists in Qatar who woke up early this morning had a surreal commute to work, as foggy conditions caused visibility on the roads to drop....
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Qatar, Russia agree to work together to help end war in Syria
QNAEmir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Russian President Vladimir Putin During his first official visit to Russia this week, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met President Vladimir...
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Ashghal to close street off of Al Shamal Road for next six months
Chantelle D'melloPhoto for illustrative purposes only. Commuters who want to exit Al Shamal Road at the Al Kheesa interchange will need to take a different route for the next six months, Qatar’s...
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Performers from 20 countries to dance in Qatar in UNESCO effort (photos)
All photos by Chantelle D’mello Katara Cultural Village and UNESCO have teamed up to bring five months of multi-cultural entertainment to Qatar, as the first UNESCO Cultural Diversity Festival...
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Explorers trekking across Empty Quarter to reach Qatar next week
All photos courtesy of Crossing the Empty Quarter In less than a week, a team of Omani and British explorers is expected to arrive in Qatar after embarking on a 1,300km trek by foot and on camel from...
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Residents offer unsolicited cost-cutting advice to Qatar’s government
Photo for illustrative purposes only. Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly translated a Twitter post. As Qatar tightens its belt amid falling government revenues, many residents...
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MOI: Heavy fog a factor in 113 road accidents in Qatar yesterday
Lucas Hernandez/FlickrTuesday\’s fog over the Pearl-Qatar Hundreds of people in Qatar were involved in traffic accidents yesterday morning after a thick fog blanketed the country. In a statement, the...
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Mexican president to visit Qatar today
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto will arrive in Qatar this afternoon for a two-day official visit that includes meeting with the Emir, QNA reports. Nieto has already visited Saudi Arabia and...
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