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Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:18:06 +0000
Qatar sees uptick in mergers as businesses navigate pandemic
Experts say the pandemic forced companies to re-evaluate their business models. Qatar has seen an uptick in deal activity driven by the global and regional M&A dynamics, despite the economic effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Dealmakers throughou...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:19:52 +0000
Wedding shut down for violating Qatar’s Covid-19 measures
A “person” has been referred to the Public Prosecution for violating Law No. 17  on holding events during the ongoing health crisis. An individual was referred to the Public Prosecution for violating precautionary measures by holding a w...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:55:06 +0000
‘No restrictions’ on bikinis for beach volleyball in Qatar
German players said they would boycott the world tour due to “bikini ban” Beach volleyball players will be allowed to wear bikinis during the FIVB World Tour being held in Qatar from March 3 to March 12, the international volleyball governing bod...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:59:16 +0000
Intra-Afghan talks resume in Qatar amid Kabul escalations
Negotiations between the two warring factions have continued to face several hurdles and delays.  After a month-long series of delays and increasing escalations, the intra-Afghan talks have resumed in Qatar for the first time since negotiators took ...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:38:05 +0000
Qatar says ‘adios’ to the 2021 Copa America
The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has said that Qatar will no longer partake in the 2021 Copa America tournament.  Qatar’s national football team has pulled out of the 2021 Copa America tournament that is set to take place i...

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:52:25 +0000
The Round Up 23 Feb 2021
Top stories on #TheRoundUp​ today: 🇦🇪 #UAE​, #Qatar​ delegates meet for first time since reconciliation in #Kuwait​ ❌ @UNESCO dismisses news of @Moezali_ ’s alleged appointment as ambassador ⚽️ @hassanalhaydos protests teammate...

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:37:49 +0000
Qatar calls on Israel to end ‘vaccine apartheid’
Qatar contributes to international efforts to end “vaccine apartheid” in occupied Palestine. Qatar’s Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and Spokesperson, Lolwah Al Khater, said in a speech on Monday that providing Palestinians in the occ...

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:45:10 +0000
UNESCO dismisses ‘fake news’ on footballer Almoez Ali
Earlier this week, local news outlets and official government bodies issued statements congratulating footballer Almoez Ali on becoming a UNESCO ambassador, at his since transpired that the appointment was in fact a sham. The office of the United Nat...

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:54:03 +0000
Student scammed for QR 6,000 while ordering pizza online
With scam attacks on the rise, it’s essential to protect yourself from fraudsters.  A Qatar University student who ordered a pizza worth QR 31 was shocked to see that his bank account balance was reduced by QR 6,000 instead. The student receiv...

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:45:19 +0000
Spike in quarantine demands following updated travel policy: Qatar Airways
The national carrier said the team is working relentlessly to ensure the continued safety of the community.  Around 310,000 people have completed their quarantine in 65 hotels to date, Qatar Airways [QA] announced in a statement earlier this week. S...



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