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Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:09:52 +0000
Sheikh Tamim, Biden to discuss ‘energy supplies’ during Washington visit
The visit comes amid reports claiming that Qatar and the US have been in talks over supplying Europe with energy if Russia invades Ukraine. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is scheduled to discuss “the stability of global ener...

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 18:38:03 +0000
Qatar, Western powers participate in Oslo talks over Afghanistan
Whilst western powers have been engaging with the Taliban-led government following decades of war, they have yet to recognise the new administration. Qatar joined special envoys from the European Union and the US in participating in talks in Oslo on ...

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:23:11 +0000
Qatar to face-off with South Korea for Handball Championship semi-finals
The national team continues its 100% winning streak in the Asian Men’s Handball Championship in Saudi Arabia, rendering the team one match away from semi-finals. Qatar beat Uzbekistan this Monday with its biggest margin yet—improving its cha...

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 10:18:42 +0000
The Round Up | 24 January 2022
(The post The Round Up | 24 January 2022 is from Doha News | Qatar.)

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:25:54 +0000
Qatar’s FM, US Sec. Blinken discuss Russia’s ‘unprovoked’ military presence in Ukraine
Earlier reports stated that the Biden Administration has been in talks with Qatar to supply Europe with gas in the event of a Russian invasion in Ukraine. Qatar’s Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, and his US counterpar...

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 14:01:53 +0000
Qatar National Library returns to normal opening hours amid dip in Covid cases
It’s time to go back to your favourite study spot after months of capacity restrictions.   Qatar National Library has announced that it will go back to normal opening hours starting Tuesday, after months of Covid-19 capacity restrictions. â€...

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 11:39:49 +0000
Doha ranks second safest city in the world, again
Qatar’s endeavours to provide security within and beyond its borders is reflected in this year’s Numbeo crime index report. Scoring 86.17% in the safety index and 13.83% in the crime index, Doha is ranked as the second safest city globall...

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 08:43:41 +0000
Qatar introduces new passengers tax at its airports
The new mandatory passenger fees will be implemented starting 1st April and will include tax on security and air freight infrastructure. Passengers arriving, leaving, or transiting through Hamad International Airport will now have to pay extra servic...

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 19:50:27 +0000
Kenyan diaspora can now register to vote in 2022 presidential elections, from Doha
As of 23 January, Kenyans residing in Qatar have two weeks to submit their names in the electoral register for the upcoming presidential elections. Kenyans will move to the polls to elect a new president after the incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta, who will ...

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 12:51:53 +0000
Qatar sends 22 tonnes of aid to crises-laden Afghanistan
Doha’s financial contributions and assistance to Kabul were expected to reach $50 million last year. Aid provided by Qatar Charity has been delivered to Afghanistan on Sunday, to help the country amidst a worsening humanitarian crisis, exacerbated...



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