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Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:45:43 +0000
Hariri makes Doha visit amid efforts to form Lebanese govt
The visit to the Gulf state comes a week after Doha’s foreign minister’s made a trip to Beirut, where he met with President Michel Aoun. Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri met with Qatar’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:59:52 +0000
Al Jazeera-NYT join forces for new Arabic-language business platform
Al Jazeera expands its business coverage with focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. Al Jazeera Digital announced on Thursday the launch of Reyada, its Arabic-language business news beat on Al Jazeera Net, to expand its business coverage. “The n...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:23:07 +0000
The Round Up 17 February 2021
Top stories in Qatar on #TheRoundUp today: Professor accused of racism forced to withdraw HMC researchers make global top scientists list Can the Covid cure be found in camels? Love is in the air: Qatar Airways exports over 5000 tonnes of flowers on ...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:39:37 +0000
Doctors warn parents of deadly online ‘diet pills’
Doctors warn of the danger of diet pills purchased from the internet- direct cause of death. Purchasing diet pills from unknown sources online may have serious consequences and could lead to death, a number of nutritionists from different clinics aro...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:58:40 +0000
Can the Covid cure be found in camels? Qatar scientists to find out
Researchers believe that the cure to COVID-19 could be found in one-humped camels. Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine — Qatar [WCM-Q] believe that camels could be a source for the cure to the coronavirus pandemic, as the furry desert animals...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:05:35 +0000
BREAKING: Jocelyn Mitchell did not ‘voluntarily’ withdraw from $700,000 grant
New details have emerged in the case surrounding a controversial research grant that was awarded to a professor accused of racism. Professor Jocelyn Mitchell, who made national headlines for racist comments, was forced to withdraw from the controvers...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:43:33 +0000
Education official says school infection rate ‘low’ despite parents’ concerns
The cases found in schools were due to negligence in following preventive and precautionary, officials claim.  A senior education official said coronavirus infections in schools are less than one percent, ruling out plans to switch to online-only mo...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:55:44 +0000
What are The Anooki’s and why are they in Qatar?
Two inspiring— and straight-up adorable— Inuit-inspired characters are making Qatar Foundation [QF] their new playground for a while, and they come with a message. The Anooki characters have set up base in Education City to raise awareness about ...

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:13:01 +0000
BREAKING: Professor Jocelyn Mitchell withdraws from research project
In a statement to Doha News, Jocelyn Mitchell said she will no longer be taking part in the controversial $700,000 research project. The Northwestern University-Qatar professor at the heart of fierce backlash over racist comments has withdrawn from a...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 07:51:31 +0000
HMC researchers rank among top 2% of world’s leading scientists
US-based Stanford University names six Hamad Medical Corporation researchers in its World’s Top Scientists list. Six Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) made it into Stanford University’s list of the top scientists around the globe, representing ...



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