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Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:07:35 +0000
Qatar’s beIN distances itself from pundit’s ‘controversial’ comments on homosexuality
Qatar has been under the spotlight ahead of the FIFA 2022 World Cup. beIN Media Group said it represents and champions all diversity, in a statement that attempted to distance the Qatar-based global sports network from comments made by a pundit earli...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:28:50 +0000
Global Interpol operation discovers wildlife, animal skin illegally smuggled into Qatar
The first such operation with the global police agency took place in 2017. Qatar Customs helped seize illegally smuggled wildlife animals and animal skin in the annual Operation Thunder 2021, a coordinated global mission by the World Customs Organiza...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:46:04 +0000
Egypt, Qatar could soon team up to ramp up sports cooperation
Qatar and Egypt’s ministers of youth and sports met on Tuesday to discuss means of cooperation and investment between the two nations.  Qatar’s Minister of Youth and Sports Salah bin Ghanem Al-Ali met in Doha on Tuesday with his Egyptian...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:57:05 +0000
Qatar issues travel rules update as Omicron detected in GCC
Health authorities announced new travel guidelines as the new variant spreads in the region.  Qatar has updated its ‘Travel and Return Policy’ as the Omicron variant makes an appearance in the region for the first time. Saudi Arabia, the United ...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:46:57 +0000
Qatar takes on UNESCO role to protect cultural property in conflicts
Qatar will be represented by Qatar Museums in the committee as the nation solidifies its emphasis on preserving national heritage. Qatar has been voted to join UNESCO’s 12 member Committee for Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Arm...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:39:10 +0000
Two Covid-19 cases detected among FIFA Arab Cup 2021 players
A Tunisian and Jordanian were immediately suspended from participating in the upcoming matches due to positive Covid-19 test results.  Two football players were confirmed to be Covid-19 positive while playing in Qatar for the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 tour...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:17:32 +0000
Majority of elderly patients in Qatar unaware of palliative care: WISH
A study by the World Innovation Summit for Health found that most elderly people and caretakers in Qatar did not know what palliative health means.  A new study by the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) has revealed that 96% of patients requi...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:48:31 +0000
Qatar Charity rebuilds 1,600 houses damaged in Israeli offensive on Gaza
Qatar Charity has expanded its efforts to help rebuild Gaza Strip. Over 1,600 houses have been restored and rebuilt by Qatar Charity in the besieged Gaza Strip, the organisation confirmed. More than 10,000 underprivileged people benefited from the as...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:28:10 +0000
‘Wake up, Qatar!’ Outrage erupts after shocking images show cat being hanged
Animal rescuers in Qatar are calling on the government to establish laws that protect the lives of all creatures in the country, including stray animals.  A number of Qatar-based animal rescuers and activists stormed the internet on Tuesday over a p...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:37:39 +0000
Qatar, Lebanon ramp up talks to provide gas amid fuel crisis
The latest talks come as Lebanon seeks cooperation in the field of oil and gas as it scrambles to secure fuel.  Lebanon’s Energy Minister Walid Fayad discussed with his Qatari counterpart Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi ways to secure gas for Lebanese e...



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