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Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:43:46 +0000WHO, FIFA #ACTogether to boot COVID-19 to the curb
The leading health organisation and sports body have been collaborating since 2019 to promote health through football, as part of a four-year memorandum signed between the two parties. The world’s biggest sports and health bodies have united to...
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:08:09 +0000
National Sports Day downsized amid rise in COVID-19 cases
Previous conditions have been amended given the rise of COVID-19 cases in the past few weeks. No group activities or contact sports will be allowed during this year’s Qatar National Sports Day [NSD] amid rising coronavirus concerns, the organisers ...
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:51:41 +0000
Full stadiums expected at Qatar 2022: FIFA chief
Officials have also previously said that Doha is planning to host a “normal post-pandemic” event. FIFA World Cup 2022 will witness stadiums full of football-loving spectators, said FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday. “I am very, very...
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:59:42 +0000
‘WeQare’: Qatar Airways to fly endangered wild animals to their homes
The world class airline pledges its commitment to the preservation of endangered animals through a rehoming scheme. As a part of its “WeQare” sustainability program, Qatar Airways has announced “Rewild the Planet,” the second ...
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:47:56 +0000
The Round Up 1 Feb 2021
Top stories making headlines in Qatar on #TheRoundUp 💧 @kahramaa 20% price hike goes into effect 🇧🇭 Bahraini official claims Qatar ‘not serious’ in resolving issues 🇺🇸 @AliBinTowar visits former president Trump’s Florida home ...
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:09:01 +0000
World Cup 2022 hospitality packages hit millions of dollars within hours
Packages for specific matches and stadiums have already sold out Pre-sales for the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar have hit $90 million in less than 24 hours, according to local reports. The packages went on sale at 12 CET on FIFA’s website throug...
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:31:47 +0000
Qatari, American artists collab in ‘What If’ exhibition
Pieces from Qatari and American artists are being showcased to celebrate the Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture. Art lovers, prepare to clear up a day in your schedule this month to feast your eyes on stunning painting by Qatari and American artists. T...
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:48:59 +0000
Kahramaa’s 20% ‘water sanitation fee’ hike to hit bills this month
The new fees will be reflected in the February 2021 electricity and water bills. Expats and organisations will pay 20% more on top of their already existing monthly bill this month, when Kahramaa’s new monthly sanitation fee goes into effect. “Sa...
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:58:43 +0000
Bahraini official claims Qatar ‘not serious’ about resolving issues
Over a week ago, Manama’s foreign minister said Doha has not taken any initiative in resolving the outstanding issues between the two countries. Bahrain’s Chairman of the Committee for Foreign Affairs, Defense and National Security accused Qatar ...
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:26:04 +0000
Qatar announces multi-million dollar aid plan for besieged Gaza Strip
The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has directed to provide a $360 million financial grant to the besieged Palestinian city. Some $360 million in Qatari financial assistance will be given to the besieged Gaza Strip for the year 2021, authorities...