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Fri, 16 Jul 2021 06:00:54 +0000Can social media apps actually crackdown on racism online?
The racism sparked a debate on how governments should regulate social media companies. Last week, the world watched as England and Italy came together for the Euros 2020 final. The game stretched into penalties, with Italy eventually beating England ...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 13:56:13 +0000Twitter to dump unpopular ‘Fleets’ feature
“We’re sorry or you’re welcome,” Twitter said, announcing the move. Twitter on Wednesday confirmed it will officially ditch its ‘fleets’ feature as of next month after it failed to take off with users. Fleets, ...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:20:44 +0000Keen on renting out your home to visitors? You may soon be able to
Tired of booking hotels? You may soon be able to rent a holiday home for your stay in Qatar. Qatar’s Cabinet [Shura] approved a draft decision by the President of Qatar for Tourism to categorise holiday homes as hotel establishments, Doha’...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:15:58 +0000Afghanistan invasion architect George Bush ‘concerned’ for women following troop withdrawal
The US is currently in the process of withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan, per a February agreement signed last year. Former US President George W. Bush, who led the United States into a twenty-year deadly war in Afghanistan, has described the cu...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:32:48 +0000Al Rayyan SC faces backlash for 2021 Puma kits despite boycott calls
The backlash comes as Qatar-based pro-Palestinian group urges local football clubs to boycott Puma due to its involvement with Israel. Al Rayyan Sports Club has come under fire for signing a contract with Puma for the 2021 despite national outrage ov...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:30:18 +0000Qatar wealth fund expands Asia investments with new Singapore hub
Qatar expends its investments to Asia as part of efforts to diversify a portfolio that currently depends on the European and US markets. Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the country’s $300 billion sovereign wealth fund, has established an advi...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:38:12 +0000WHO warns of potential ‘catastrophic’ coronavirus surge in Middle East
Several Middle Eastern countries have seen a significant rise in the number of Covid-19 cases, sparking concerns from health organisations. A significant surge in the number of reported Covid-19 cases in the MENA region has emerged as a cause of co...
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:05:22 +0000The Round Up | 14 July 2021
Top stories on #TheRoundUp today: 🔴 Qatar condoles Iraq for Covid-19 hospital fire ✈️ Pre-registration ‘optional’ for QID holders 🦠 Mesaieed hospital discharges last Covid patient ⚽ Almoez Ali makes history
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Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:30:40 +0000Qatar public sector Eid holidays announced
Qatar Calendar House predicts 20 July could be the first day of Eid Al Adha this year. Eid Al Adha holidays for the public sector will start from Sunday 18 July and end on Sunday 25 July, the Amiri Diwan has announced. The decision applies to ministr...
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:20:45 +0000Mesaieed Hospital becomes fifth facility to discharge last Covid-19 patients
The country has seen a significant dip in Covid-19 cases in the past month as authorities rapidly put in place precautionary measures to control the pandemic. Mesaieed Hospital has discharged its last coronavirus patients, state news agency (QNA) a...