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Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:12:31 +0000
One step forward, two steps back: Why is Qatar struggling to combat the second wave?
With continued lax attitudes among the general public as well as delayed measures from authorities, Qatar can expect another lockdown. Sources have told Doha News that a lockdown with restrictions similar to those experienced during the start of the ...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:48:13 +0000
QP, Shell dive into partnership for offshore exploration in Namibia
Qatar Petroleum has entered an agreement with Shell to become a partner in two offshore exploration blocks in Namibia. State owned Qatar Petroleum (QP) will join hands with Anglo-Dutch multinational oil and gas giant Shell to take part in two ultra-d...

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:42:45 +0000
The Round Up 5 April 2021
Top stories in Qatar on The Round Up: Afghan president to propose peace roadmap Halting of travel PCR tests raises concerns Private healthcare workers sent to boost public sector QC launches 5% donation initiative for businesses (The post The Round U...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:14:56 +0000
Qatar receives ‘largest batch’ of Covid-19 vaccines to date
Qatar Airways Cargo has delivered more than 20 million vaccines worldwide. Qatar Airways Cargo has delivered the largest batch of Covid-19 vaccines to Qatar as efforts continue to speed-up the national vaccination drive amid a surge in cases. The nat...

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:49:47 +0000
‘Expensive’ costs of private PCR tests sparks complaints
The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) announced it would halt PCR swab tests for travellers, sparking backlash online. The cost of Covid-19 swab tests at private healthcare clinics has been heavily criticised by residents in Qatar since authorit...

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 08:20:21 +0000
Afghanistan’s Ghani to propose three-phase ‘peace roadmap’
Reports say the Afghan president will not be a candidate at the upcoming elections, which is likely to take place in the next six months. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is set to propose a three-phase roadmap for the ongoing peace process at the upcom...

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:03:53 +0000
Private healthcare workers deployed to public hospitals for Covid-19 support
Authorities redeploy private healthcare staff for Covid-19 assistance at public hospitals, as the national vaccination campaign continues to accelerate.  Private healthcare workers will be freed up from their day-to-day roles and reassigned to Covid...

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:38:12 +0000
Ukraine president Zelensky meets Amir Tamim in first Qatar visit
Doha and Kyiv established diplomatic relations in 1993, marking the beginning of strong bilateral ties between the two states. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the Amiri Diwan on Mo...

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 08:48:23 +0000
Stricter hospital visit policies as Qatar battles second Covid-19 wave
Officials at Hamad Medical Corporation announce visitors will no longer be allowed at seven Covid-19 facilities across Qatar.  Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced stricter policies for visitors at Covid-19 facilities as well as other non-C...

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 18:48:47 +0000
The Round Up 4 April 2021
Top stories on #TheRoundUp this Sunday: #Qatar stands with #Jordan after foiled coup US, Iran set to take part in indirect talks Qatar’s COVID-19 death toll surpasses 300 Astronomers predict start date for Ramadan (The post The Round Up 4 April 202...



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