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Sun, 21 Mar 2021 07:50:27 +0000
Qatar’s historic minimum wage comes into force
Six months after the historic labour laws and regulations were announced, the reforms have finally come into effect in Qatar.  Qatar’s minimum wage and new labour laws came into force on Saturday, applying to all workers in every sectors, includin...

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 12:40:46 +0000
Investigation launched after mother exposes sexual abuse at Doha-based nursery 
Due to the sensitive and legal nature of this report, Doha News will refrain from naming any parties involved. A devastated mother took to Instagram on March 17 to blow the whistle on an alleged child sexual abuser, triggering an outpouring of suppor...

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 07:46:16 +0000
Qatar sends winter aid to 18,000 schoolchildren in Yemen
Qatar continues its efforts to help those in need in war-torn Yemen.  Qatar Red Crescent Society [QRCS] has started distributing winter aid to thousands of school children in Yemen to help them survive the winter season. The kits, given in partnersh...

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 07:58:58 +0000
Moscow conference calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Afghanistan
The senior-level meeting was held in Moscow as international pressure mounts to end the decades-long conflict in Afghanistan. Russia, the US, China and Pakistan have called for an immediate ceasefire between the Afghan government and the Taliban to p...

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 09:19:44 +0000
Postpartum depression: Covid-19 and maternal mental health
Maternal mental health has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, with more mothers reporting Postpartum Depression. Mother’s Day is, for most new mothers, a joyful celebration. Having a baby is undeniably a life-changing event. However, for th...

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 09:43:23 +0000
Celebrate Mother’s Day with these thoughtful gift ideas from a mother
In Qatar, Mother’s Day is celebrated on March 21st, and after possibly one of the toughest years of our lives, it’s important we let our mums know just how grateful we are. Of course, the love, gratitude and respect we show mum should not...

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 22:37:23 +0000
The Round Up 18 March 2021
Top stories on #TheRoundUp today School attendance dropped to 30% Baby born with Covid-19 antibodies  How to invest in @QatarBursa Qatar to get its first eco-floating hotel (The post The Round Up 18 March 2021 is from Doha News | Qatar.)

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 07:42:14 +0000
Key mediator Qatar steps in to find political resolution for war-torn Syria
Qatar has been calling for a political resolution to the ongoing crisis in Syria, now playing a role in the trilateral peace efforts with Turkey and Russia to ensure the end of the conflict. A decade has passed since Syrians took to the streets to pr...

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:37:56 +0000
Battle of short video apps: ‘YouTube Shorts’ unveiled as latest TikTok competitor
Vine, Snapchat, Instagram Stories and Reels, Facebook Stories, TikTok and now YouTube Shorts – what’s the hype with short video features? In October 2018, TikTok surpassed Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube in terms of app download...

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:16:23 +0000
Biden says ‘tough’ to meet US troop withdrawal deadline in Afghanistan
The US was scheduled to fully withdraw its forces by May 1st as part of a February agreement signed between Washington and the Taliban last year. US President Joe Biden said that the complete withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan “coul...



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