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Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:35:46 +0000Online vaccine registration service launched as minimum age reduced to 60
Authorities continue efforts to implement the national vaccination strategy as the age threshold for those legible for a vaccine is lowered and a new registration service is launched. As a part of the national Covid-19 vaccine campaigns, the Minist...
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:18:30 +0000
Egypt and UAE resume flights to Qatar
EgyptAir and Air Arabia announce direct flights to Doha as the first Qatar Airways flight to Cairo in three years departs on Monday. Egyptian national carrier EgyptAir and Sharjah-based Air Arabia announced resumption of services to Doha starting f...
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:51:30 +0000
Qatar Red Crescent launches new water project in Yemen
With the help of donations from the Qatar’s citizens and residents, thousands of people now have access to clean water in the war-torn country. The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a substantial new project to provide water for th...
Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:23:36 +0000
The Round Up 17 Jan 2021
The news making headlines in Qatar on #TheRoundUp this Sunday: Saudi Arabia to reopen its embassy in Qatar Qatar-USA Year of culture 2021 kicks off Dead whale found, what’s the story? ⚽ @Aucklandcity_FC withdraws from FIFA Club World Cup 2020 #Do...
Sun, 17 Jan 2021 11:36:00 +0000
Qatar Investment Authority nets $892 million after selling Tiffany & Co.
Qatar Investment Authority, the country’s sovereign wealth fund, made a profit of around $892 million when it sold its shares in Tiffany & Co. as part of Louis Vuitton Moet Henessy’s $15.8 billion acquisition of the former. The French luxury ...
Sun, 17 Jan 2021 07:30:42 +0000
Saudi Arabia to reopen its embassy in Qatar ‘within days’
The re-opening of the embassy comes as part of the full restoration of diplomatic ties between the Gulf states. According to Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Riyadh is working on reopening its embassy in Doha “wi...
Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:05:51 +0000
Qatar-USA Year of Culture gets underway
The Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture was launched on Friday paving the way for more cultural and artistic exchanges between the two nations. To mark the beginning of the Qatar-USA 2021 year of culture, an event was held at Katara on Friday with Sheikha...
Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:21:09 +0000
Six new hotels to open in prime locations across Qatar
All six Marriott International brands are expected to be completed by 2021 and will further enhance Qatar’s hospitality sector. Just in time for the FIFA 20222 World Cup, six new hotels are set to open their doors in different locations across Qata...
Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:58:28 +0000
HMC to resume face-to-face appointments
As COVID-19 restrictions ease up, HMC brings back face-to-face outpatient appointments. Amidst the gradual easing of the coronavirus restrictions, Hamad Medical Corporation has announced the return of face-to-face appointments for outpatient clinic...
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:58:32 +0000
A Doha News Special! On set with Jason Statham, Guy Ritchie and Aubrey Plaza
Doha News sits down with Hollywood producer Guy Ritchie in an exclusive interview where we talk all things film-making. Award-winning English film director, producer and writer Guy Ritchie spoke to Doha News on the set of his latest spy action movi...