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Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:07:22 +0000The Round Up 29 April 2021
The stories you don’t want to miss in #Qatar: Pakistani officials to meet with Afghan Taliban Amir to send medical aid to India as the country battles with #coronavirus wave All quarantine packages CANCELLED
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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:27:31 +0000World Immunisation Week: Why we need a global commitment to improve access to vaccines
World Immunisation week is celebrated on the last week of April every year. This global initiative, organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO), aims to raise awareness and promote the use of vaccines worldwide. As the Covid-19 pandemic has re...
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:27:48 +0000Have you ever tried ‘in-car dining’?
We all know what in-room dining is, but have you ever tried “in-car dining”? Doha News drove to AlHazm to check out some of #Qatar’s most loved cafes and restaurants. The best thing? It was all safe and from the comfort of our own car!
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Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:56:20 +0000Pakistan delegation in Qatar to revive Afghan peace process: reports
Kabul has been witnessing a surge in violence since US President Joe Biden’s decision to delay the withdrawal of American troops. Pakistani officials are in Qatar for a meeting with Afghan and Taliban delegations to push the ongoing peace proce...
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:09:10 +0000FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 match schedule announced
The long-awaited tournament is seen as a vital opportunity to test operations and facilities a year before Qatar hosts the 2022 World Cup. The first of its kind FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 will be held between November 30 and December 18, the global fo...
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:28:06 +0000Qatar’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 +0000Qatar 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 08:44:30 +0000No 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...
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:32:19 +0000The 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
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Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:43:41 +0000ILO 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...