Qatar Doha News
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:58:56 +0000Quarantine for infected health workers reduced to 7 days amid surge in cases
Qatar’s prime minister and health minister were seen inspecting a number of medical centres, following public discontent over apparat failure by health officials to deal with current crisis. Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) is red...
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 12:09:23 +0000UAE risks inclusion on global financial watchlist over money laundering
The Gulf state has orchestrated several anti-Qatar campaigns in recent years, pumping millions into the process. The United Arab Emirates could soon be on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) list of countries subject to more oversight for ...
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:20:02 +0000US outranks Qatar as world’s top LNG exporter for first time ever
The Gulf state is moving towards becoming the largest liquified natural gas [LNG] producer by 2030. The US emerged as the world’s top LNG exporter for the first time ever during December last year, surpassing leading gas producer Qatar, Bloombe...
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 10:05:15 +0000Qatar caps price of Rapid Antigen Tests as authorities battle Omicron
Here’s everything you need to know about Covid-19 testing in Qatar. With the third wave of coronavirus infections hitting Qatar by storm and thousands crowding testing facilities, the Ministry of Public Health [MOPH] has announced several n...
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 08:54:56 +0000Drama ensues as Besiktas win Turkish Super Cup final in Doha
Besiktas and Antalyaspor fought out a dramatic super cup final with The Black Eagles winning (4-2) in a penalty shootout at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayaan amid concerns over COVID 19 protocols. ♪”Gol, gol, gol, gol, gol”♪ Be...
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:22:50 +0000NYPD exchanges expertise with Qatar police ahead of 2022 World Cup
Doha has been engaging in discussions with its allies as it put the final touches on security plans for the much-anticipated sporting event. Members of Qatar’s police forces met with the New York Police Department’s [NYPD] Transit Bureau ...
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:04:37 +0000Qatar announces new COVID restrictions – only vaccinated people allowed in malls
Cabinet of ministers has announced new regulations amid concerns over the highly contagious Omicron variant. Qatar’s cabinet has announced a set of new restrictions effective from Saturday, January 8, as the country continues to witness a dramatic ...
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 11:06:51 +0000Qatar social media users celebrate victory of Palestinian hunger striker
Up to 500 Palestinians are under administrative detention, a system regularly used by Israel to jail Arabs without disclosing evidence. Celebrations flooded social Qatari media over the victory of hunger-striking Palestinian Hisham Abu Hawwash, after...
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 09:00:56 +0000Public demand authorities monitor COVID rapid test prices
With a delay in PCR testing, more people are depending on at home antigen tests. Meanwhile public figures have made a point of thanking frontline workers who once again are under enormous stress. People across Qatar are calling on the Ministry of Com...
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 11:49:08 +0000Qatar puts final touches ahead of Turkish Super Cup final
For the first time ever, the Turkish Super Cup final will be held in Doha, the match kicks off at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium at 8:45 pm on Wednesday evening. Turkey’s footballing powerhouse Besiktas, will take on Antalysapor in the Turkish Super Cup...