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Sun, 07 Mar 2021 09:59:36 +0000
Schools limited to 2% price hike, ministry says
Applications to increase prices at several schools were rejected, officials announced. Qatar’s ministry of education confirmed fee hikes for private schools are limited to 2%, restricting several institutions from substantially increasing tuition p...

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 06:39:56 +0000
Qatar ‘committed’ to 2032 Olympics bid despite controversial IOC pick
In a statement by the Qatar Olympic Committee, the sporting body said it is committed to the to hosting the 2032 Olympics despite the International Olympic Committee’s recent announcement. Qatar reiterated its “total commitment” to hosting ...

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 03:00:10 +0000
Most frontline heroes are women, let’s celebrate them this Women’s Day
On this International Women’s Day, we are paying a special tribute to women working on the frontlines in the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic.  Women make up approximately 70% of the global healthcare workforce, meaning most of the healthcare ...

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 03:00:02 +0000
Are you a ‘Super Follower’? Twitter reveals new paid service
Last week, Twitter announced two new changes that redefine the way we use the service. Twitter is shifting its reliance from advertisements to paid content. In a presentation shared with investors last week, the social media giant announced that it...

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:46:08 +0000
Spotlight on Mum: Body image, confidence and motherhood
Body image, confidence and motherhood. Doha News talks to image consultancy expert Elisabete Reis. Elisabete Reis emits rays of sunshine. Her outlook on life, optimism, contentment, wisdom, and insight attracts even the most negative of people. The r...

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 07:42:41 +0000
US proposes Afghanistan summit to push forward talks: reports
The intra-Afghan talks have resumed in Qatar amid continuing escalation in Afghanistan, with several attacks targeting journalists and lawmakers in Kabul. The US Special Representative for the Afghan peace process Zalmay Khalilzad met with the Taliba...

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:18:40 +0000
The Round Up 4 March 2021
Top stories in Qatar on #TheRoundUp: 🇪🇬 #Qatar, #Egypt say relations ’warming after three-year split 💉 @Qatar_Edu ramps up staff measures with strict vaccination rules 🐑 90,000 sheep to arrive in Qatar ahead of Ramadan ⚠️ Sheikha Al...

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:47:50 +0000
Pakistan’s military facilities ‘open’ for Qatari armed forces
The two countries focus on improving bilateral relations Pakistan’s military institutions are open for Qatari Armed Forces for training, the Asian country’s Minister of Defence Production Zobaida Jalal said, the state-run Radio Pakistan repor...

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:25:54 +0000
Qatar second top Arab nation for e-government services
The country came first among the Arab countries in two of the three main pillars of the index. Qatar was ranked second among 12 Arab countries on the Government Electronic and Mobile Services (GEMS) Maturity Index 2020. The report was issued by the U...

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:49:25 +0000
Over 90,000 sheep flock to Qatar ahead of Ramadan
The trade volume of livestock and chilled meat with Sudan will reach QAR 150 million this year. With Ramadan around the corner, Qatar is now importing more than 90,000 sheep and calves to meet the demand for the upcoming Muslim fasting month. Accordi...



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