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Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:10:59 +0000Qatar Charity pledges $1 million Ramadan contribution to UNHCR
Qatar Charity has announced a million dollar Ramadan contribution to the UNHCR to help families in Yemen, Jordan and Lebanon. As part of Qatar Charity’s (QC) campaign during the holy fasting month, the organisation has announced a Ramadan zakat con...
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:32:34 +0000
Weight loss in Ramadan: How to safely boost your metabolism at suhoor
We know that fasting has many benefits that could lead to weight loss, but can suhoor further help in boosting body metabolism? Doha News sat with an expert who revealed some interesting facts. Suhoor is the last meal consumed by Muslims before sta...
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:26:43 +0000
The Round Up 19 April 2021
Top stories on #TheRoundUp today: #Qatar sends condolences to #Egypt after deadly train crash #Lebanon’s PM Hassan Diab in #Doha 35% of all adults received first COVID-19 vaccine dose Heartwarming Syrian talent discovered on Qatari show
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Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:21:44 +0000
WATCH: This Syrian refugee boy’s melodic voice has gone viral
The television show aims to raise awareness about the dire situation facing displaced Syrians at refugee camps while providing them with necessary aid. The host of Qatar Television’s newest show “Omran” was on set with the rest of h...
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:57:09 +0000
HMC women’s hospital first in region to receive SOAP accreditation
Hamad Medical Corporation’s Obstetric Anaesthesia Services has received an international accreditation for its quality service and care. Obstetric Anaesthesia Services at Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Women’s Wellness and Research Cen...
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:25:50 +0000
Clubhouse closes new round of funding that would value app at $4 billion
Reports say the new audio-chat app could now be valued at $4 billion after closing a fresh round led by huge investors. Audio-chat app Clubhouse could now be at $4 billion after closing a new round of financing led by Andrew Chen of venture capital...
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:38:31 +0000
Qatar’s vaccination drive covers 35.5% of adults with at least one dose
Qatar has now lowered the Covid-19 vaccination eligibility age to 35. More than 35.5% of adults in Qatar have now received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccination, the Ministry of Public Health announced on Sunday. More than 168,453 doses we...
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:49:59 +0000
Qatar’s plans to hire Jordanian teachers in motion: ambassador
Last year, Qatar offered 10,000 new jobs for Jordanians and pledged $30 million in assistance to its military pension fund. Qatar’s Ambassador to Jordan Sheikh Saud bin Nasser bin Jassim Al Thani said Doha’s education ministry has started...
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:22:13 +0000
Doha News hosts expert discussion on calls to boycott Qatar 2022
In its first Clubhouse session, Doha News sat down with experts to ask what they believe is behind attempts to boycott the 2022 World Cup. In recent weeks and months, there have been growing calls from Europe to boycott the 2022 World Cup in Qatar ov...
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:50:03 +0000
Lebanon’s Hassan Diab in Qatar for first trip since taking office
In an interview with Doha News, Diab’s adviser discusses the purpose behind the two-day visit to Qatar. Lebanon’s Caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab arrived in Doha on Sunday, in his first travel abroad since taking office. The Lebanese off...