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Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:04:20 +0000Will quarantine exemptions, vaccine efficacy periods be extended?
Health official reveals possible updates on extending quarantine exemptions and vaccine efficacy periods. The three month period for vaccine effectiveness may be extended if credible scientific sources prove its efficacy beyond that time period, theÂ...
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:34:31 +0000Meet Shams Al-Qassabi: Souq Waqifâs first ever businesswoman
Shams Al-Qassabi made history for being the first bold woman to kickstart a business in Souq Waqif, a bustling market at the heart of the Qatari capital. Meet Shams Al-Qassabi, the mother of five who established her name in Qatarâs history as the f...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:21:36 +0000Qatar calls beach volleyball bikini row âpropagandaâ
Regulations were due to cold evenings, not religious values, says organising committee. Qatar Volleyball Association has described the dispute over the alleged âbikini banâ as propaganda against Qatar, as matches for the beach volleyball tourname...
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:00:51 +0000Powerhouses: The women taking centre stage in shaping Qatar today
Doha News is putting the spotlight on the Qatari women breaking glass ceilings, establishing legacies and on a mission to building the Qatar we know today. March 8 is celebrated as International Women’s Day and to honour the occasion, we have...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:58:22 +0000How EAA is helping out-of-school children get back into classrooms
Thousands of out-of-school children in Qatar are receiving much-needed assistance from the Education Above All Foundation (EAA). Education Above All (EAA) has stepped in to help thousands of students left without education due to school closures an...
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:01:22 +0000Saudi FM meets Qatarâs Amir Tamim in first Doha visit since 2017
The two countries announced the restoration of diplomatic ties on January 5th this year, ending a dispute that lasted for over three years. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met Qatar’s Amir Sheik...
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 09:53:51 +0000No bounds: Qatari women soar into extreme air sports
WATCH: In Qatarâs world of extreme sports, few women are defying stereotypes. Doha News met up with the daring athletes to learn more about their passions. Putting the word âextremeâ before sports often evokes images of daredevil men skiing thr...
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:29:49 +0000An Uphill Task: Qatarâs mediation ambitions between the US and Iran
If Qatar makes strides in US-Iran mediation efforts, it could bolster Doha’s international reputation as a regional power, writes Samuel Ramani. Less than two months into his presidency, Joe Bidenâs hopes for a swift return to the Joint Compr...
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:09:38 +000090% yet to be vaccinated as Qatarâs Covid inoculation drive gains pace
Since December, the government has been administering the vaccine to those eligible in order to ensure the safety of the community. Around 327,582 Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered since the start of the vaccination programme in Decembe...
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:09:26 +0000Empowering shows to watch on International Womenâs Day
These shows will inspire you on this year’s International Women’s Day. To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’ve put together a list of shows and movies that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered. The shows, listed...