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Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:24:30 +0000Qatar imposes mandatory quarantine for six countries as India crisis causes alarm
Qatar’s ministry of health imposes further travel restrictions to curb the virus. Those travelling back to Qatar from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Philippines are required to quarantine in a dedicated facility, even i...
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:46:32 +0000
The Round Up 26 April 2021
Top stories on #TheRoundUp today: Iran’s FM meets Amir Tamim during Doha visit Qatar condoles Iraq after deadly hospital fire More than 500,000 now fully vaccinated in Qatar Two women honoured for saving lives
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Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:07:59 +0000
Ramadan crafts: How to make Garangao baskets
Want your Garangao bag to stand out of the rest? Here’s how you can make your own! Garangao is one of the most exciting festivities of Ramadan and is celebrated on the 14th night of the holy month across the Gulf region. Children take to the st...
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:48:28 +0000
Qatar Twittersphere stands with Palestinians against ‘barbaric’ Israeli attacks
Prominent Al Jazeera figures and other social media users from Qatar took to Twitter to express their anger at continued Israeli attacks against Palestinians. Social media users across Qatar stood with Palestinians facing ‘barbaric’ attac...
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:15:58 +0000
Qatar’s Amir condoles Iraq after 82 patients die in hospital blaze
The Iraqi health minister was promptly suspended and referred to an investigation. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent Iraq’s President Barham Salih and Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi condolences following a deadly fire a...
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:46:47 +0000
‘Heroic’ child, woman honoured for saving lives in same week
Two separate emergencies in the last week were resolved thanks to a child and a woman. A 12-year-old girl was honoured by authorities for saving her uncle’s life while he was experiencing a sudden health emergency at home. Despite her young age, Ri...
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:08:27 +0000
Qatar Olympic Committee takes on climate change with UN initiative
Qatar Olympic Committee has joined the Sports for Climate Action initiative to reaffirm its commitment to reducing its environmental impact. The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) on Sunday announced it has become a signatory for the United Nations Fram...
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:58:02 +0000
More than half a million people in Qatar fully vaccinated
The National Vaccination Campaign kicked off last December and has been expanding in recent weeks to ensure the safety of the community. More than 507,743 people have now received both doses of Covid-19 vaccines, Qatar’s ministry of health ha...
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:07:30 +0000
Iran’s Zarif meets Amir Tamim in Doha ahead of Iraq visit
The Iranian official’s visit comes following reports of talks between Tehran and Riyadh in Iraq earlier this month. Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif met with Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani during a short visit to th...
Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:57:09 +0000
The Round Up 25 April 2021
Top stories on #TheRoundUp this Sunday 🦠 More children in Qatar infected with Covid-19 ⚠️ Qatar slams Israeli violence against Palestinians 🌱 Qatar to join four countries in achieving net-zero emissions 🌕 Supermoon visible on Monday
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