Archives
Qatar Doha News
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:56:18 +0000Qatar, Egypt on track to restoring ‘warm relations’ after three-year split
The two countries ended a dispute that lasted more than three years, restoring their trade and travel operations. Qatar and Egypt confirmed progress is being made to return to “warm” diplomatic relations following a three-year crisis, Doha’s st...
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:24:58 +0000
Vaccinate or test weekly: School staff face strict new Covid-19 rules
Education ministry imposes stricter rules for school employees, prompting backlash from social media users who described the measures as a”violation of human rights”. No school employees will be allowed to enter school premises without sh...
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:32:31 +0000
Qatar delivers winter aid to Syrian, Palestinian refugees in Iraq
Thousands of refugees and displaced people remain in Iraq without proper necessities for survival. Qatar Red Crescent Society [QRCS] has delivered winter clothes and necessities to Syrian and Palestinian refugees in Iraq as part of its “Warm Wint...
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:09:40 +0000
Qatar’s FM slams ‘unjustifiable’ Israeli action during Arab League meeting
The comments were made at an Arab League meeting in Cairo. Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani arrived in Egypt on Tuesday to participate in the Arab League meeting during his first ever visit to Cairo since the blocka...
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:38:43 +0000
Eligibility age drops as Qatar receives more Covid-19 vaccines
The Ministry of Public Health has lowered the age threshold to 50 as the country receives more of the Moderna and Pfzier-BioNTech vaccines. The age of eligibility for the Covid-19 vaccine has been lowered to 50, as the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH...
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:46:26 +0000
The Round Up 3 March 2021
Top stories in #Qatar on #TheRoundUp: ⚠️ Dutch authorities postpone trade mission @NLinQatar 📱 New labour law @WhatsApp service 💉 Over 70s vaccination rate @MophQatar 🦌 World Wildlife Day
(The post The Round Up 3 March 2021 is fro...
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:28:11 +0000
Dutch postponement of Qatar trade mission: political or humanitarian?
The decision to postpone the trade mission comes amid ongoing anti-Arab sentiment in Dutch political discourse as the countr gears up for upcoming elections A Dutch sports and business trade mission to Qatar has been “postponed” due to “concern...
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 12:10:24 +0000
Qatar active Covid-19 cases surpass 10,000 for first time in months
Tougher restrictions have been put in place to contain the spread of Covid-19 in the country, but cases have increased to 10,000. The number of active Covid-19 cases in Qatar surpassed 10,000 on Wednesday – the highest since early July and mark...
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:56:33 +0000
Just 61% of over 70 year-olds received first Covid-19 vaccine
Senior health officials said more than 60% of 70 year-olds in Qatar have received at least the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. More than 60% of those aged 70 or over received at least the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccination, Qatar’s ministry...
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:47:48 +0000
Qatar Museums reveals diverse March art exhibitions
Are you an art enthusiast? Qatar Museums [QM] has put together a number of exhibitions for your enjoyment! QM has organised a number of exciting events and exhibitions for the upcoming months. The ‘Acts of Listening from Future Generations’ exhib...