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Sat, 22 May 2021 06:00:08 +0000
How social media beat Israel’s propaganda machine 
After decades of oppression, censorship, and suppression, Israel has finally lost control of the narrative in Palestine.  Israel striking Palestine is, unfortunately, nothing new. For over seven decades, it has bombarded Palestinian land, killing it...

Sat, 22 May 2021 06:17:26 +0000
Debunking common myths on skin cancer 
May is Skin Cancer Awareness month and as temperatures rise in Qatar and around the world, and with more people spending time at pools and beaches, it is important to know the facts, risk factors and precautionary measures to help keep our skin healt...

Fri, 21 May 2021 10:05:30 +0000
UN, EU thank Qatar for facilitating ceasefire in Gaza Strip
A Qatar and Egypt brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has come into effect after days of deadly violence. After nearly two weeks of heavy bombardment that killed hundreds in the besieged Gaza Strip, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire on T...

Fri, 21 May 2021 09:37:44 +0000
OPINION: Shura Council elections would provide Qatari citizens with a stake and voice in government affairs
Qatar’s upcoming Shura council elections would provide Qatari citizens with a stake and voice in government affairs, writes Michael Eisner. Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani is on the brink of introducing a new measure of democracy in...

Thu, 20 May 2021 13:55:30 +0000
Arabic, Islamic studies now compulsory subjects for private schools in Qatar
Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced that Arabic and Islamic education is now compulsory in private schools.  Arabic, and Islamic studies are now mandatory subjects at all  private schools and kindergartens across the ...

Thu, 20 May 2021 13:36:42 +0000
Sheikha Moza’s EAA kicks into action as Israeli raids bring Palestinian education to grinding halt
Sheikha Moza and her foundation, Education Above All, have vowed to support and proceed with educational projects in Palestine amid continued Israeli attacks.  Sheikha Mozza bint Nasser took to social media to shed light on the obstacles facing Pale...

Thu, 20 May 2021 14:12:59 +0000
Global community rallies together to rebuild Gaza’s biggest library
The library was loved by Palestinians and was built after years of hardship by the owner. Israel destroyed Gaza’s biggest bookshop, the “Samir Mansour Library” on Tuesday during a targeted attack on the Kuhail building, the latest i...

Thu, 20 May 2021 10:39:02 +0000
QF’s Sheikha Hind responds to student letter on detained security guard
QF chairperson and CEO Sheikha Hind has issued a statement in response to a letter about the case of a detained security guard in Qatar. Some 240 Qatar Foundation (QF) students, alumni, faculty and staff signed a letter addressed to CEO and chairpers...

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:15:39 +0000
Qatar breaks own record with over 40,000 vaccinations in one day
Data from the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) reveals that 40,769 vaccines were given on Wednesday, the highest number of daily jabs so far.  Qatar surpassed 40,000 daily vaccines for the first time since the start of the national vaccination campa...

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:06:36 +0000
Qatar reveals draft rules for first of its kind Shura council elections
Qatar’s Cabinet has approved a draft law on the Shura Council’s electoral system ahead of the first election this year.  Qatar’s Cabinet approved a draft law with provisions concerning the Shura Council electoral system law that wi...



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