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Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:24:47 +0000Side effects of Covid-19 booster shot no different to second dose: Qatar health official
Qatar began its vaccine drive a year ago and at least 5,000,000 of the population received both doses. Qatar’s senior health official Dr. Abdullatif Al Khal assured that the side effects of the booster shot do not exceed those of the second dose, c...
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 13:40:52 +0000Pfizer oral pill gets US green light for at-home use
Trials show the oral drug is effective in preventing deaths and hospitalisations in high-risk patients. The US Food and Agriculture Administration (FDA) approved the first oral pill against Covid-19 to prevent hospitalisation and death for high-risk ...
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 11:59:26 +0000Blinken in talks with Qatar FM as US authorises aid to Afghanistan
The US Treasury issued additional general licenses to enable aid delivery to Afghanistan despite the presence of sanctions on the Taliban. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken thanked Qatar for its continuous assistance in the safe transit of Afghans...
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 06:00:24 +00005 significant tech advancements that show the world has gotten better in 2021
With the year coming to an end, it’s good to take some time to look back at the greatest achievements in science and technology that took place in 2021. While the year was generally clouded with the coronavirus, particularly with the latest Omi...
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 06:00:55 +0000Dear mum, you are not invisible
Dear Mum, while it’s okay to feel hurt, disappointed, and upset, it’s not okay to experience continuous self-doubt. You are not invisible. You are not a wallflower, or a doormat, nor are you the cup for other mums to refill their energy...
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:00:51 +0000How phobias are triggered and what you can do to overcome your fears
Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder that cause irrational, excessive feelings of fear. If you have a phobia, you probably experience a deep sense of dread before an expected encounter of your fear and panic once you’ve encountered it. Phobias,...
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 12:06:23 +0000Saudi, Qatari, Kuwaiti women’s fencing teams in Doha for training camp
The Arab teams are working on increasing standards to compete in global tournaments. The Saudi national women’s fencing team arrived in Qatar for a training camp at Aspire Academy in Doha alongside its Qatari and Kuwaiti counterparts. The Saudi t...
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:19:04 +0000Review: ‘Spider-man No Way Home’ is a tribute to fans filled with sincerity and thrill
The latest installment of the friendly neighborhood superhero is a thrilling ride full of nostalgia and packed with action sequences rivaling the best of MCU. One of the challenges facing Marvel is how to create a sense of originality and fresh per...
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:39:32 +0000Philippines president thanks Qatar for helping communities ravaged by typhoon
The Philippines was struck with this year’s strongest storm earlier this week, causing severe destruction and chaos. Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte thanked Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for offering assistance to provinc...
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 11:51:26 +0000Qatar Red Crescent launches medical aid project for Yemen cancer patients
The new project will help thousands of people in need as the country continues to suffer from the collapse of its healthcare system. Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has expanded its efforts in Yemen by launching a brand new medical project to hel...