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Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:00:14 +0000The Round Up | 24 June 2021
All the top stories in Qatar on #TheRoundUp 🇪🇬 Egypt appoints ambassador to Doha ♀️ Sheikha Hind says work systems must change ➡️ The tech used to fend off lockdown in Qatar 🩸 HMC make urgent plea for blood donations
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Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:11:57 +0000
Palestine dominates FIFA Arab Cup pitch with a 5-1 win against Comoros
The final match of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021’s single knockout fixtures will take place tomorrow at Khalifa International Stadium. Palestine has dominated the FIFA Arab Cup qualifiers after netting five goals against Comoros on Thursday, comfort...
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:20:57 +0000
Iran foils ‘sabotage’ attack on nuclear facility
It is unclear who launched the attack. Iranian security forces reportedly thwarted a “sabotage attempt” on one of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran [AEOI] buildings on Wednesday, Iran’s Nournews reported. According to the repor...
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:03:34 +0000
Why do we love fast food so much? This study reveals all
A recent BBC study revealed a direct link between ultra-processed food and major health risks. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) or heated, pasteurised, canned and dried foods that are chemically produced in factories are connected with major health risks...
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:50:32 +0000
Sheikha Hind urges need to change work system to accommodate women’s needs
In a session at the Qatar Economic Forum, Qatar Foundation CEO Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani spoke on women in the workplace. Vice-Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) Sheikha Hind bint Ha...
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:44:53 +0000
QAYON calls out Qatar Gymnastics Federation for hosting Israeli athletes
The Qatar-based pro-Palestine group shed light on gestures of normalisation with Israel through sports. Pro-Palestine group Qatar Youth Opposed to Normalisation (QAYON) has called out the Qatar Gymnastics Federation (QGF) for hosting Israeli athlet...
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:37:47 +0000
Lebanon knocks out Djibouti to secure spot in the FIFA Arab Cup
The levant team has now advanced to Group D along with Algeria, Egypt and Sudan. A spectacular goal by Hilal El Helwe against Djibouti has secured Lebanon’s spot in the final stage of the Arab Cup 2021 in Qatar. 🇱🇧 Lebanon have sealed th...
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:21:39 +0000
How QRCS powers through airstrikes and pandemics to deliver essential humanitarian aid
The organisation’s building in Gaza was bombed during an 11-day Israeli offensive in which at least 250 Palestinians were killed. June 23rd marks the UN Public Service day, which aims to acknowledge and celebrate the value of public service aro...
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:37:38 +0000
How Qatar used technology to fend off second lockdown
Modern technology has greatly helped Qatar monitor and contain the spread of Covid-19, health officials said. Qatar managed to avoid a full lockdown during the peaks of Covid-19 thanks to the country’s investment in top-tier smart technology,...
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:46:13 +0000
Controversial UAE-funded film ‘coming soon’ to Qatar despite backlash
The Emirati-funded film has been described as yet another attempt by the United Arab Emirates to discredit Qatar. A new controversial movie described by critics as an outright Emirati attack on Doha will soon be screened across cinemas in Qatar, Doha...