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Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:44:30 +0000
No Covid-19 related deaths among fully vaccinated people in Qatar: HMC
Hamad Medical Corporation has said that there have been no covid-19 related deaths among those who have received both doses of the vaccine. Data from Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has confirmed Covid-19 vaccines can offer high levels of protections...

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:28:06 +0000
Qatar’s private health centres to resume services at 50% capacity
The decision will come into effect starting from Thursday, April 29th. Qatar’s private health facilities will resume providing non-urgent services, the state news agency [QNA] reported on Wednesday, citing a cabinet statement. The decision come...

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:05:45 +0000
Qatar swiftly intervenes to resolve salary issues after workers’ protest
The labour law reforms introduced a minimum monthly basic wage of 1,000 Qatari riyals QR [275 USD]. A group of security guards staged a peaceful protest in Qatar on Monday to demand an increase to their salary to meet the minimum wage set by the refo...

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:58:32 +0000
All hotel quarantine bookings from 29 April must be rebooked: Discover Qatar
Discover Qatar has announced that all hotel quarantine bookings made prior to April 29 will be cancelled and must be rebooked.  New travel restrictions imposed on travellers from six countries have resulted in the cancellation of all Discover Qatar ...

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:32:19 +0000
The Round Up 28 April 2021
Top stories on #TheRoundUp today: Security guards launch protest over salaries Qatar condemns ‘provocative’ Israeli attack on Palestinians PM Modi thanks Qatar’s Amir for support amid Covid-19 fight FIFA Arab Cup groups finalised (The post The ...

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:43:41 +0000
ILO urges improved safety policies to tackle future health crises for workers
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) called on authorities to improve national occupational safety and health policies to ensure workers are protected. In an event held on Wednesday to mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the ILO addr...

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:08:51 +0000
A look into some of Qatar’s main heritage sites
Heritage sites across Qatar provide a look into the country’s past, enabling those in the present to understand the decades-long journey it has made. Qatar is home to a number of heritage sites that offer a rich cultural and historical experien...

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:42:11 +0000
‘Enthusiastic’ volunteers needed for Qatar’s historic FIFA Arab Cup 2021
Want to get some voluntary work under your belt? There’s no better opportunity than at the FIFA Arab Cup 2021! Organisers of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 are calling on residents of Qatar to volunteer at the historic upcoming event, the Supreme Commi...

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:47:42 +0000
Qatar secures presidency for Arab League’s rights committee
Qatar has won the Human Rights Committee of the League of Arab States presidency. Qatari official Counsellor Jaber Al Hwail was elected as the chairman of the Human Rights Committee of the League of Arab States during its 53rd meeting on Tuesday,. A...

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:08:24 +0000
Qatar slams ‘provocative’ Israeli attacks on Palestinians at Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned attacks on worshippers at Al Aqsa mosque, where Palestinians continue to face violence from settlers. Qatar has strongly condemned the aggression of Israeli forces and settlers against Palestini...



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