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Tue, 11 May 2021 19:23:05 +0000
‘Solidarity convoy’ hits Qatar’s streets in support of Palestine
The latest Israeli aggression was described as “ethnic cleansing” by Qatar’s Deputy Foreign Minister at the Arab League meeting.   Dozens of residents in Qatar took to the streets on Tuesday as part of a car convoy to show solidar...

Wed, 12 May 2021 07:50:16 +0000
Here’s how to celebrate Eid safely despite the pandemic
Although the pandemic could pose obstacles to Eid traditions, there’s still a lot you can do to keep the celebrations going – here’s how. Eid Al Fitr is around the corner and Muslims around the world are excitedly waiting to celebrate t...

Tue, 11 May 2021 16:16:37 +0000
Qatar to celebrate Eid Al Fitr on Thursday
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs [Awqaf] confirmed Eid Al Fitr will start on Thursday. Eid Al Fitr festivities will start in Qatar as of Thursday, the Crescent Sighting Committee at Awqaf confirmed. The lack of sighting of the crescent...

Tue, 11 May 2021 09:05:07 +0000
Qatar Museums go red as Israeli air strikes kill dozens of Palestinians
Qatar Museums’ building were lit up in red to show solidarity with Palestinians as Israeli air strikes kill more than 20 in Gaza.  As a show of support with Palestinians facing increasing Israeli aggression, buildings belonging to Qatar Museum...

Tue, 11 May 2021 18:43:01 +0000
Qatar FM slams Israeli aggression as ‘ethnic cleansing’ at Arab League meeting
Qatari official says recent escalations by Israel in Jerusalem and Gaza can only be described as ethnic cleansing of Palestinians by extremist Israeli settlers, according to local reports. All members of the Arab League should unite in efforts and ac...

Tue, 11 May 2021 13:27:51 +0000
Ship with oxygen and medical aid from Qatar, Kuwait arrives in India
Thousands of people have lost their lives due to India‘s new deadly strain of Covid-19.  Qatar and Kuwait have sent 400 oxygen cylinders and 47 oxygen concentrators on Indian naval ships to help the country with an alarming medical shortage as it...

Tue, 11 May 2021 12:49:19 +0000
Qatar freezes assets of six businessmen amid corruption sweep: reports
Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has also updated laws to abolish previous immunity provisions for ministers. Qatar has reportedly frozen the assets of six local businessmen as part of what appears to be a crackdown on corruption in the Gulf...

Tue, 11 May 2021 11:18:51 +0000
FDA approves Pfizer vaccine use for children aged 12 to 15
The FDA has approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s request for the emergency use of the Covid-19 vaccine on those ages 12 to 15. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s request for the emergency use...

Tue, 11 May 2021 08:03:40 +0000
Qatar’s amir visits Saudi Arabia following invitation from king
The Gulf countries restored diplomatic ties after signing the Al-Ula Declaration earlier this year. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met with Saudi Arabia‘s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud in Jeddah on Monday to enhan...

Tue, 11 May 2021 10:21:16 +0000
Turkey’s FM in Saudi Arabia in steps to ‘restore ties’ following 2018 Khashoggi dispute: reports
A Qatari official previously stated that Doha was ready to act as a mediator between Turkey and Saudi Arabia to ease tensions between the two countries. Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu visited Saudi Arabia on Monday for a two-day vis...



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