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Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:35:53 +0000Qatar’s star footballer Haydos ‘protests’ against Afif’s QFA ban
Hassan Al-Haydos, Al Sadd’s team captain, abstains from speaking to the media after colleague Akram Afif was banned and fined. Qatar’s national team captain Hassan Haydos appeared to take a firm stand against a decision made by the country...
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:36:17 +0000
The Round Up 22 Feb 2021
Top stories in #Doha on #TheRoundUp today: Moderna vaccines arrive to health centres in #Qatar Schools enforce stricter measures for exams Akram Afif in hot water for post-game comments. #QNBstarsLeague Spotlight: Get to know the artist behind vir...
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:40:09 +0000
Qatar Airways asks axed pilots to reapply as services lift off
The news comes after the airline company’s CEO stated that the airline will be “rehiring” laid off staff. Qatar Airways has reportedly sent a letter to former pilots that were laid off last year to offer them the chance to reapply for vacanci...
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:31:20 +0000
Moderna vaccine in Qatar: Here’s all you need to know
Almost two weeks ago, Doha authorised the vaccine for emergency use amid a surge in community cases. Qatar’s Primary Health Care Corporation [PHCC] will begin administering the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine on Monday in three different health centres, t...
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:57:37 +0000
Doha to Khartoum: The voice behind Sudan’s revolutionary track
Sudanese artist Sammany Hajo talks to Doha News about his music, identity, and his viral COLORS performance. When Sammany Hajo wrote his song “Matalib,” he had one thing in mind: the Sudanese revolution of 2019. The mass protest movement ...
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:20:19 +0000
Al Sadd’s Akram Afif penalised for post-game comments
The highly-ranked footballer comments reportedly “harmed” the federation and management of the Qatar Stars League. Award winning Qatari football champion Akram Afif has been temporarily suspended by the Qatar Football Association [QFA] for a tota...
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:35:01 +0000
Qatar Open to welcome world-class tennis players in March
Doha is yet again welcoming world-class tennis players to compete fiercely within weeks. World-ranking players are set to play in the Qatar Total Open 2021 tournament at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex in Doha next month. Th...
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:28:24 +0000
Schools prepare for exam season with stricter Covid-19 measures
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education will ensure that schools adhere to precautionary measures as exam season begins. With midterm exams for students from grades 1 to 11 starting on February 24, the Ministry of Education and Higher Educatio...
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:58:57 +0000
Qatar’s star striker Almoez Ali becomes UNESCO ambassador
The football champion and Aspire Academy graduate is now a role model for football fanatics in Qatar. Qatar’s star footballer Almoez Ali became an ambassador for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on S...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 16:19:18 +0000
The Round Up 21 Feb 2021
Top stories in #Qatar today: 🇮🇷🇶🇦🇺🇸 @UN, Iran talks begin amid Qatar mediation 💉Find out how you can get the COVID-19 jab 👨⚕️Health experts debunk common myths about the COVID-19 vaccine ⚽Qualifier matches for the 202...