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Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:41:06 +0000
Taliban to hold talks in Doha over Afghanistan power transition: reports
Diplomats at the Finnish embassy were reportedly evacuated to Qatar on Monday after the Taliban declared control over Kabul. The Taliban said it is currently holding discussions in Qatar over Afghanistan’s future government, along with other Af...

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:55:07 +0000
Qatar Museums launches public art competition for students with QAR 25,000 prize
The winner will see their artwork displayed in public places around Qatar.  Creative students and fresh graduates can now submit their proposals for the Public Art Competition for a chance to win QR 25,000 to bring their concept to life, Qatar Museu...

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:13:53 +0000
Qatar’s DR Food Factory begins exporting to former blockading GCC states
After years of trade restrictions due to the blockade, the Qatar-based DR Food Factory has started exporting products to neighbouring GCC countries. Qatar-based DR Food Factory, which produces Dr Puff crisps, has sent its first two shipments to GCC s...

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:56:48 +0000
Qatar joins US-led global calls for safe departure of Afghans amid Kabul airport chaos
Doha was the only Gulf state that signed the statement. Qatar joined over 50 countries in calling for “a safe and orderly departure” for Afghans and foreign nationals wanting to flee Afghanistan after the Taliban gained control of the cou...

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:56:18 +0000
Qatar urges peaceful power transition as Afghanistan falls to Taliban
The Afghan president fled the country hours after the Taliban entered Kabul, leaving the presidential palace at the control of the insurgent group. Qatar has called for a peaceful transfer of power and a ceasefire across all territories in Afghanista...

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:31:34 +0000
Sheikh Khalifa meets tribal elders as election law protests subside
The tribes were among those excluded by the Shura Council election laws that sparked debates in Qatar last week.  Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani paid a visit to the home majlis of the Bin Yafei tribe on Monday, in a gesture that has gone viral fo...

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:13:13 +0000
Qatar’s FM discusses Palestine, Afghanistan during Jordan visit
The two expressed concern over the latest developments in Afghanistan and stressed the importance of preserving the security of Afghans. Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani met met with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman ...

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:01:03 +0000
Qatar’s amir ‘backs Baghdad summit’: report
Iraq is working on strengthening relations with Qatar on all levels. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has reportedly expressed his support to Iraq ahead of its summit of neighbouring countries, scheduled to take place in Baghdad on 28 A...

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:46:27 +0000
QRCS completes Covid-19 relief project in Tajikistan
The Qatar Red Crescent Society distributed hygiene kits, disinfectants and medical masks to vulnerable families in Tajikistan.  Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has completed a project to assist authorities with the Covid-19 pandemic in Tajikistan ...

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:40:47 +0000
Metrash2 to add new ‘name change’ feature in latest move to ease tasks
Millions of transactions have been made through the application in the past year. Those needing to request a name change will soon be able to apply through Metrash2, authorities announced. Qatar’s Ministry of Interior [MoI] said the new feature...



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