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Sat, 10 Jul 2021 08:00:27 +0000
Qatar sends urgent Covid-19 aid to Tunisia as health system ‘collapses’
Tunisian health authorities have warned of a “catastrophe” in the battle against Covid-19. A field hospital with 200 medics and 100 respirators have been sent to Tunisia where authorities on Friday recorded the highest daily Covid-19 deat...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:10:34 +0000
Qatar to reopen family and visit visas with new traffic light system
The latest travel policies come a year after Qatar imposed strict entry measures to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Family and visitor visas will be reinstated from 12 July, Qatar’s Ministry of Interior [MOI] announced on Thursday. The lat...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:10:33 +0000
The Round Up | 8 July 2021
Here are all the top stories dominating headlines in Qatar: 🇱🇧 Qatar sends 70 tonnes of food to Lebanon military 🦠 Phase three being lifted tomorrow 🇸🇾 Qatar Charity begins work on largest housing projects for displaced Syrians ⚽ FIF...

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 06:00:14 +0000
Is Qatar doing enough to fight human trafficking?
The US State Department has praised Qatar’s efforts in fighting human trafficking, but noted more needs to be done for the Gulf state.  The US State Department’s 2021 Trafficking in Persons Report has applauded Qatar’s progress in ...

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 06:00:32 +0000
Migraines and headaches: What’s the difference?
It can often be difficult in differentiating a migraine from a headache. Here’s why the two are different and how you can treat both pains.  When experiencing pain or pressure in your head, it is often difficult to tell whether it’s a headac...

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 06:00:38 +0000
Should you declare if a photo is edited? Norway thinks so
A new Norwegian law on enhancing photos has triggered a larger conversation on photo editing and social media.  A photo edit law has been introduced in Norway that makes it mandatory for influencers to declare if a photo has been edited. The rule ap...

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 06:00:35 +0000
Children allowed in cinemas as Qatar enters third phase of lifting restrictions
The country entered the second phase of the easing of restrictions on 18 June after witnessing a drop in daily community coronavirus cases. Qatar is proceeding with the third phase of the lifting of restrictions starting from Friday 9 July, as per th...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:33:25 +0000
Dukhan Bank sells $500 million in Islamic bonds
Qatar’s Dukhan Bank debt sale comes at a time when regional banks have looked to strengthen their primary funding sources.  Qatar’s Dukhan Bank has sold $500 million in Additional Tier 1 (AT1) sukuk, or Islamic bonds on Wednesday, accord...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:22:23 +0000
Qatar sends first batch of food aid to crises-hit Lebanon
Qatar’s foreign minister travelled to Lebanon earlier this week in efforts to help resolve the country’s political crisis. Qatar sent its first batch of food to Lebanon on Thursday morning as part of its promise to provide 70 tonnes of aid to...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:42:45 +0000
It’s here! 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy arrives in Qatar
The trophy will be awarded to the champions that will come out on top at the FIFA World Cup next year. Qatar has officially received the World Cup trophy that will be awarded to the winner of the global tournament set to be held in the Gulf state nex...



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