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Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:19:22 +0000‘Visionary’ Father Amir marks 25 years of Al Jazeera
The Qatar-based broadcaster celebrated its 25th year on air on Monday. Father Amir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani marked Al Jazeera’s 25th anniversary at the network’s headquarters in Qatar, celebrating decades of journalism across the...
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:33:43 +0000
Lebanon’s PM meets Qatar’s amir in Glasgow amid GCC crisis
The Lebanese official met with Qatar and Kuwait in Glasgow amid tensions in the region. Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati met with Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani in Glasgow on Monday, an official source said, as an ongoing dispu...
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:02:10 +0000
Should Qatar offer mediation over Kashmir?
Qatar needs to hedge its bets, protect economic prospects, and encourage India to reconsider its policies by offering mediation on Kashmir, writes Farhan Chak. During CBS’s flagship show 60 Minutes, soon after the unjust blockade on Qatar, Shei...
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:40:54 +0000
Having trouble with your employer? Here’s what you can do
Qatar abolished the controversial No Objection Certificate [NOC] law last year. Those who require assistance regarding employment, inspection and labour relations can now visit the Ministry of Labour‘s headquarters on Sunday, Tuesdays, and Wedn...
Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:02:05 +0000
Qatar’s amir joins world leaders in Glasgow for COP26 climate summit
In August, the UN said humans have caused irreversible damage to planet earth due to the nations’ failure in minimising fossil-fuel emissions. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is in Glasgow on Monday to participate at the Unit...
Mon, 01 Nov 2021 12:37:27 +0000
Qatar sets target to make WHO ‘Healthy City 2021’ list
Qatar is seeking accreditation by WHO of two municipalities as part of its National Health Strategy. The World Health Organization (WHO) sent a team to Qatar to assess Doha and Al Rayyan municipalities with hopes to obtain the approval of the “Heal...
Mon, 01 Nov 2021 12:58:59 +0000
Driverless electric minibus hits Qatar streets for test operations
The electric minibuses can fully operate without a driver. Qatar could be one of the first countries to have fully autonomous electric minibuses transporting the community safely without a driver— a significant step towards innovation and sustainab...
Mon, 01 Nov 2021 10:19:15 +0000
Qatar in talks with Lebanon amid efforts to calm GCC dispute
The Lebanese and Qatari officials discussed the recent regional dispute. Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Abdallah bou Habib held a phone call with his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to discuss an unravelling diplomatic cris...
Mon, 01 Nov 2021 09:02:48 +0000
Qatar unveils new $3mn grant for Palestinian research studies
Palestinians have been heavily censored by social media outlets. The Qatar Fund for Development [QFFD] renewed a $3 million grant agreement on Sunday with the Institute for Palestine Studies Project [IPS] to further inform the Arab and international ...
Mon, 01 Nov 2021 12:49:00 +0000
Qatar Museum’s new M7 to boost local fashion, design industry
The 29,000-square-meter facility will serve as a catalyst for creativity in people of all ages and backgrounds. Qatar’s fashion and design industry is set to bloom with the country’s latest opening of a five-story facility dedicated to in...