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Sun, 04 Apr 2021 07:55:11 +0000
Social centre Hifz Al Naema to distribute thousands of Ramadan iftar packages
The food will be distributed to those in need during the holy month of Ramadan.  Hifz Al Naema Centre announced that it will be distributing 2,500 daily iftar meals during Ramadan to spread the spirit of humanity and ensure those in need are given f...

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 07:43:12 +0000
Qatari official wins second term at Arab Charter Committee on Human Rights
A Qatar candidate will fill a vacant seat in the Arab Charter Committee on Human Rights following elections in Cairo. Elections held at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo saw Qatar candidate Jaber alHwail filling a vacant seat in the Arab C...

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 07:08:07 +0000
Qatar’s Covid-19 deaths surpass 300
The Gulf state boasts the lowest coronavirus mortality rate in the world, but more deaths have been recorded amid a surge in daily cases. Qatar’s Covid-19 death toll surpassed 300 on Saturday with three deaths recorded on the same day, accordin...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:35:57 +0000
Qatar, UK to expand defence ties with new air force partnership
An MoU was signed between Qatar and the United Kingdom to expand military ties between the two countries. The United Kingdom and Qatar ramped up defence ties on Friday with a memorandum of understanding to expand partnership between air forces of bot...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 03:00:46 +0000
How to protect yourself against ‘the more deadly’ UK strain
All viruses evolve over time. As viruses replicate, they often change slightly, and these changes are referred to as “mutations”. A virus that has one or more mutations is a “variant” of the original virus. If a variant were to have distinct ...

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 03:00:31 +0000
The future of ‘reality’ may soon be virtual
Virtual reality is the future. We’ve heard this for years now, but it’s finally becoming a reality. VR is a technology that’s no longer just for gaming but has come out of its niche to show its real-world potential in education, healthcare, ent...

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:35:20 +0000
The Round Up 1 April 2021
Top stories on #TheRoundUp this Thursday: 🏥 Private health care clinics to close 💉 Pfizer reveals Covid-19 vaccines effective for children ✈️ New travel digital passport to come soon 🛍️ 6 local Qatari brands to hit local shelves (The p...

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:33:36 +0000
All students to adopt distance learning: education ministry
Education ministry confirms all schools and educational institutions will go virtual as of Sunday. All schools, pre-schools and universities will adopt a “distance learning” system from Sunday, education authorities said on Thursday. The ...

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:09:05 +0000
Stuck at home? Here are five safe activities for parents and children
With children below the age of 12 not allowed in shopping malls amid concerns over rising Covid-19 numbers, home activities are now more important than ever. As a busy parent, deciding on the much-anticipated weekend activities can be a daunting diff...

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:26:00 +0000
Number of daily emergency calls double amid Covid-19 concerns
Health officials say more people are calling for emergency help amid a sharp surge in Covid-19 cases in Qatar.  The number of calls for help and enquiries in Qatar have increased from some 800 to 1,600 per day, a Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) offi...



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