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Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:18:51 +0000One year of Covid-19 in Qatar: A timeline
To mark the first anniversary since Covid-19 struck Qatar, we take a look back on all the events of the past year. The past year has brought life to a standstill worldwide, and no less so here in Qatar, where health authorities quickly moved to impos...
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:44:01 +0000Latest Qatar-UK travel changes: All your questions answered
On Monday evening, British authorities announced new travel restrictions to travellers from Qatar, placing a temporary ban on direct flights to England. Here is all you need to know about the latest changes. All arrivals to the UK must test negative ...
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:06:48 +0000Arsene Wenger wants a World Cup every two years
The Chief of Global Football Development said cancel ‘meaningless competitions’ Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said FIFA should consider holding the World Cup and the Euros every two years, in an interview with beIN Sports. “...
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:45:37 +0000Qatar to open UNDP office to bolster development projects
Qatar has signed an agreement with the United Nations to establish a new office for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Doha. A United Nations Development Programme office will soon be opened in the Qatari capital, authorities confir...
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:07:18 +0000The Round Up 16 March 2021
Top stories on #TheRoundUp today #Afghan ambassador to #UAE under fire for criticising #Qatar’s role in peace talks #COVID19 vaccines prove 95% effective with new strains of virus #UK slaps a travel ban on Qatar flights Find out about our favorite ...
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:04:09 +0000Listen up! Here are Qatar’s most popular podcasts
Want to hear some of the top podcasts in Qatar? Here’s a list of the hottest audio shows you can listen to while you’re on the move. In The Game Podcast Looking for something sporty? Look no further than the ‘In The Game’ – a ...
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:25:39 +0000UK slaps ban on all direct flights from Qatar
An additional flight ban on all direct flights on the Qatar-England route was also announced. British authorities added Qatar onto the country’s red list on Monday evening, as part of strict measures to help contain surging cases in the UK. Thi...
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:40:30 +0000Qatar delivers urgent aid to flood-hit victims in Malaysia
Thousands of families remain without basic living necessities following harsh floods in Malaysia. Qatar Charity [QC] along with Qatar Fund for Development [QFFD] have provided urgent assistance and donations to thousands of flood-victims in Malaysi...
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:18:58 +0000Maldives president in Qatar for first visit since blockade
The embargo on Qatar was lifted on January 5th this year after the signing of the historic Al-Ula Declaration. Maldives’ President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih met with Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in the Gulf state on Monday in his firs...
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:25:11 +0000Vaccines provide 95% protection against new variant strains: health official
Pfizer-Biontech and Moderna vaccines are being rolled out in Qatar as part of the national vaccination campaign. Both vaccines available as part of Qatar’s inoculation drive provide 95% protection against the new mutated strains of the novel...