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Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:11:32 +0000
Qatar’s FM renews apology over invasive searches at Hamad International Airport
Doha News learned in November that a security official responsible for ordering the invasive searches was charged a hefty fine and given a six-month prison sentence. Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani renewed Doha...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:47:30 +0000
Can Qatar and Japan’s LNG ‘marriage’ survive shifting market dynamics?
Qatar and Japan have one of the most important relationships in the world of liquified natural gas (LNG). Energy security has come under the global spotlight in recent months as tensions between long-term rivals Russia and Ukraine continue to mount. ...

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:11:25 +0000
Qatar Charity launches humanitarian initiative to help 18 countries
Food, shelter and health essentials to be provided for refugees around the world during harsh winter conditions. Qatar Charity (QC) is launching the ‘Warmth Convoys’ initiative to aid refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in 18 differe...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:57:59 +0000
UK champion Andy Murray tackles Japan’s Taro Daniel in Qatar ExxonMobil Open
The tournament kicked off on Monday and will run until 19 February. British champion Andy Murray triumphed Japan’s Taro Daniel in a spectacular 6-2, 6-2 win at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha on Tuesday. The win comes after his January defeat...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:33:16 +0000
Qatar’s FM calls for political reform to resolve Lebanon’s crises
The Qatari official spoke about Iran’s ties with the GCC and Afghan women’s rights. Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani has called for the need to address Lebanon’s political divide to resolve its...

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:51:35 +0000
How Qatar achieved ‘zero waste’ during the FIFA Arab Cup
70% of the rubbish generated throughout the tournament in all venues was successfully recycled at Al Bayt Stadium.  This achievement was a result of a collaboration between FIFA, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and The Supreme Committee for Delivery &...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:39:46 +0000
Australian Embassy in Qatar offers fast-track visa
The Australian Embassy is encouraging both businesses and individuals who are planning to move to Australia to utilise the country’s fast-tracked Global Talent Visa. Australia’s Global Business and Talent Attraction Taskforce are offering...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:41:09 +0000
Dutch football officials praise Qatar’s 2022 World Cup facilities
Despite previous calls for boycott, the Dutch Football Association is ‘ready’ to participate in the 2021 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.  A delegation from the Dutch football association has concluded their inspection visit to Qatar, stating th...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:59:43 +0000
Envoy requests recruitment of more Bangladeshi Imams in Qatar
Qatar wants to expand on its religious sector and hire more people from relevant fields. Bangladesh’s ambassador to Qatar, Jasim Uddin, is urging Qatar to employ more Bangladeshi Imams and Muadhins for mosques in Qatar. His request came in a meetin...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:50:49 +0000
Musical diplomacy: Hussain Al Jassmi releases Turkish song after insulting Qatar
In 2017 during the height of the illegal blockade, singer Hussain Al Jassmi was part of a group of Emirati group who sang “Tell Qatar.” The song also included criticism of Turkey and Iran. “There’s no gratitude or good faith l...



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