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Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:15:32 +0000
#WheresNoof: Reports of death dismissed as ‘absurd’
The young Qatari woman announced her return to Qatar from the UK on 30 September—where she sought asylum in 2019. 23-year-old Qatari Noof Al Maadeed, who had fled the country following years of alleged domestic abuse, is alive and still receiving p...

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:54:43 +0000
FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021: Algeria, Tunisia advance to finals after dramatic semi-finals
On Saturday, the winner of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 will take home a golden trophy and a $5 million prize money.  Algeria and Tunisia have secured the top two spots and will be going head to head at the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 final at Al Bayt Stadiu...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:52:49 +0000
European officials say nuclear talks ‘reaching end of road’ as Tehran warns of blame game
Gulf countries expressed their readiness to “seriously and effectively” deal with the Iranian nuclear case. Three European powers on Tuesday warned of “rapidly reaching the end of the road” in the ongoing scramble to revive the Iran n...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:05:28 +0000
Qatar labour minister vows work to improve workers’ rights to continue after 2022
Qatar has been facing criticism by international organisations over the treatment of migrant workers in the country.  Qatar’s Minister of Labour Ali bin Samikh Al Marri has responded to allegations that claimed his country is not doing “enou...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:51:26 +0000
Reselling subsidised items could cost you a half a million fine and one year in jail
The penalties will be doubled if the violation is repeated. Those who resell subsidised goods after purchasing them from the licensor can now face up to half a million Qatari Riyal fine and/or a maximum of one year in jail, authorities have revealed....

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:33:54 +0000
Qatar, UK discuss World Cup 2022 security as France confirms role to monitor Qatari airspace
France will be helping to monitor the Gulf state’s airspace during the major sporting event. Qatar and UK defence officials discussed joint security at the FIFA World Cup 2022, as France confirmed it would be monitoring Qatar’s airspace d...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:39:07 +0000
GCC summit calls for action from Iran as Vienna talks continue
The bloc tapped into various topics, including the ongoing war in Yemen, developments in Lebanon, illegal occupation of Palestine, and the FIFA World Cup 2022. Gulf countries expressed their readiness to “seriously and effectively” deal w...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:26:56 +0000
Relationship between Qatar Airway, Airbus ‘destroyed’ : Al Baker
In comments made to the South China Morning Post, the Qatar Airways CEO said the damage with Airbus was ‘severe.’ Qatar Airways is expected to ground more of its Airbus A350 jets over the jets’ surface flaws, with CEO Akbar Al Baker...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:29:45 +0000
Al Baida Group boosts Qatar-Saudi cooperation with new agreement
The deal is with one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent companies specialising in industrial and agricultural equipment. Qatar’s Al Baida Group has signed an exclusive business agreement deal with Saudi-based Alkhorayef Group to enhance coo...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:09:43 +0000
Surprises, special infantry shows, dazzling parade: Qatar’s 2021 National Day
Each year, on the 18th of December, the country celebrates its National Day with dazzling performances and shows. This year’s Qatar National Day will be full of exceptional shows, new surprises, and dazzling performances that reflect the Gulf n...



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