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Sun, 04 Jul 2021 07:18:30 +0000US to build military base in Qatar to support Afghan military amid troop pull out
The Joe Biden Administration announced in April that the US will be completing its troop withdrawal by 11 September. The Pentagon confirmed on Friday that it will establish an American command centre in Qatar to support Afghan security forces amid th...
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 07:57:55 +0000Qatar closes 232 work sites in just one month for violating summer working hours
Several companies continue to put their workers at risk despite strict laws to prevent heat stress. Around 232 worksites have been closed by authorities for three days for violating a law that bans outdoor work during summer, Qatar’s ministry o...
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 07:28:56 +0000Saudi Arabia eyes new airline plan to compete with Qatar Airways
Saudi Arabia plans to push economic diversification with the launch of a new national airline, increasing competition in the Gulf. Saudi Arabia is set to launch a new airline which it hopes will compete with Emirates airlines and Qatar Airways, in it...
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 07:12:32 +0000Qatar Airways expands IATA Travel Pass for crew vaccine status
Qatar’s national airline will now allow cabin crew flying from six cities to use the travel pass to verify their Covid-19 vaccine status. Qatar Airways has expanded its rollout of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass. ...
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:00:51 +0000The Round Up | 01 July 2021
Top stories on #TheRoundUp today: 🔴 AJ journalist released by Sudanese forces 🎬 VOX removes ‘The Misfits’ from Qatar cinemas 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia faces criticism for hosting all-Israeli cast ⚽ Qatar beats Croatia B ahead of #CONCACAF Gol...
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 06:00:24 +0000These countries allow vaccinated travellers with no PCR or quarantine rules
If you’re fully vaccinated and need some time off to finally enjoy the summer, pack your bags and head to one of those quarantine-free countries, where no PCR is needed! As vaccination campaigns around the world continue to expand to curb the s...
Sat, 03 Jul 2021 06:00:16 +0000Drinking coffee reduces the risk of liver disease: study
You’re probably not alone if you rely on that morning cup of coffee to get you through the day, but did you know that drinking coffee can also be good for your health? Coffee is one of the most popular and most regularly consumed beverages globally...
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 06:00:55 +0000Back to the future: flying car completes first test flight
Yes, you read that right. A test flight, not a test drive. In a historic milestone this week, a car flew between two airports in Slovakia. The test flight took 35 minutes and was carried out using a hybrid car-aircraft made by Klein Vision. The flyin...
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 06:31:18 +0000Are your kids bored? Here’s how to keep them entertained this summer
School’s out? Nothing to do? With summer vacation rolling in, here are the best things to do with your children here in Qatar. Picture this – school’s out for the summer, you’re sitting at home with your children trying to bea...
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:58:49 +0000Egypt extends detention of Ola Al-Qaradawi amid calls for release
The daughter of the prominent Muslim cleric and her husband were detained in 2017 over claims that they were associated with a “terrorist” group. An Egyptian court has reportedly extended the detention period of Qatari citizen Ola Al Qara...