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Wed, 05 May 2021 08:58:36 +0000
‘Nothing has changed’ despite damning Dreama negligence claims
In February, Doha News shared the story of neglect at Qatar’s only orphanage.  However, little has changed since publication, sources claim.  Months ago, Doha News released a report on the state of Qatar’s only orphanage, Dreama, with s...

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:27:23 +0000
The Round Up 4 May 2021
👮‍♂️ Qatar investigates security company accused of violating labour laws 🇵🇸 Doha-based pro-Palestine group slams Israeli violence 💰 Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani donates millions for debt relief 🇰🇵 North Korea to skip ...

Tue, 04 May 2021 12:55:18 +0000
Spyware and censorship: How governments control what you see online
Governments are increasingly using digital surveillance to threaten, censor and silence online users, including journalists, explains researcher Justin Shilad, in an exclusive interview with Doha News. With millions across the world turning to the in...

Tue, 04 May 2021 12:14:21 +0000
Public sector Eid holidays announced: Amiri Diwan
Astrologers predict that the first day of Eid Al Fitr will be on May 13th. The Amiri Diwan announced on Tuesday that the Eid Al Fitr holiday will begin on May 9th and end on May 18th. The decision applies to ministries, government agencies, as well a...

Tue, 04 May 2021 12:40:50 +0000
North Korea pulls out of World Cup 2022 qualifiers over ‘Covid-19 concerns’
North Korea said it will be withdrawing from the World Cup qualifiers.  North Korea informed authorities that its team plans to skip next month’s World Cup qualifiers hosted by South Korea due to coronavirus concerns, Korea Football Association (K...

Tue, 04 May 2021 11:18:02 +0000
Qatar-based pro-Palestine group slams Israeli violence
Following the continued violations by Israeli occupation forces, the Doha-based Qatar Youth Opposed to Normalisation [QAYON] group solidified their support for Palestinians. Increasing Israeli attacks against Palestinians is “a continuation of a sy...

Tue, 04 May 2021 09:01:14 +0000
Qatar Airways to refund cancelled quarantine packages in 14 days
All hotel quarantine bookings made prior to April 29 were cancelled and had to be rebooked. Refunds for the Welcome Home quarantine package have all been processed and the money is expected to be reimbursed within the next 14 days, Qatar Airways has ...

Tue, 04 May 2021 09:38:30 +0000
Qatar’s first electronics manufacturer to produce laptops, smart watches and phones
Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA) has set up the Gulf state’s first state-of-the-art electronics production facility at one of its Free Zones. Qatar’s first electronics manufacturing facility has been established as part of a partnership...

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:30:38 +0000
Education First: How Al Faleh Educational Holding became a trailblazer in Qatar’s education sector
Al Faleh Educational Holding is officially the first company listed on the Venture Market of the Qatar Stock Exchange. Listing on the Venture Market of the Qatar Stock Exchange is a big step for Al Faleh Educational Holding Q.P.S.C., but for its foun...

Tue, 04 May 2021 08:48:45 +0000
Security company faces penalty for breaking Qatar labour law
The ministry said the company’s contract violated the September 2020 reformed labour law. Qatari authorities launched an investigation into a possible breach in labour law after a peaceful protest by a group of security guards last week as well...



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