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Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:54:00 +0000
Qatar witnesses its second highest Covid-19 daily death toll
The number of coronavirus fatalities has drastically increased in the past months compared to last year. Six Covid-19 fatalities were recorded on Tuesday, the second-highest daily reported number in Qatar since the pandemic erupted last year. Qatarâ€...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 08:15:28 +0000
‘Right track’: Iran, US agree on path to revive nuclear deal
The next Vienna meeting will take place on Friday, with hopes to revive the nuclear deal. The first Austria P5+1 meeting saw saw positive steps toward reviving the nuclear deal, with the US and Iran agreeing to form two working groups to ensure compl...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:56:15 +0000
Pregnant during Ramadan? Here is what you should know before fasting
Pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised to break their fast immediately if any alarming symptoms occur. As Ramadan approaches, experts at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) are urging pregnant and breastfeeding women to take all necessary precautio...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:49:03 +0000
UK’s new breast cancer injection cuts hours-long treatments to 5 minutes
The new PHESGO injection is expected to benefit more than 3,600 new patients in the UK each year, though a global rollout could see thousands more helped.  A new breast cancer treatment that cuts the length of time for patients at hospitals could so...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:05:49 +0000
How to prepare for the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan
With Ramadan just around the corner, it is time to let go of the bad habits and fully prepare for the spirit of the holy month. Ramadan is a month of mercy, forgiveness, and heightened worship for Muslims in Qatar and around the world. With the holy ...

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:12:31 +0000
One step forward, two steps back: Why is Qatar struggling to combat the second wave?
With continued lax attitudes among the general public as well as delayed measures from authorities, Qatar can expect another lockdown. Sources have told Doha News that a lockdown with restrictions similar to those experienced during the start of the ...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 11:23:32 +0000
‘Progress’ made at Afghan meetings in Qatar: reports
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is expected to propose a three-phase roadmap for the ongoing peace process at the upcoming Istanbul meeting. Afghan negotiators have witnessed progress during negotiations held in Qatar over the past few days, Afghanista...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 11:01:40 +0000
Qatar Airways operates world’s first ‘fully vaccinated flight’
A Qatar Airways flight departed Hamad International Airport on Tuesday, but this wasn’t just any flight. Qatar Airways hosted its first ever fully vaccinated flight on Tuesday, the national carrier confirmed. The flight took off from Hamad Inte...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:48:13 +0000
QP, Shell dive into partnership for offshore exploration in Namibia
Qatar Petroleum has entered an agreement with Shell to become a partner in two offshore exploration blocks in Namibia. State owned Qatar Petroleum (QP) will join hands with Anglo-Dutch multinational oil and gas giant Shell to take part in two ultra-d...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:08:21 +0000
Qatar, Ukraine grow closer with youth, sports, energy agreements
The Ukrainian president held meetings with a number of Qatari officials in his first visit to the Gulf state since assuming presidency in 2019. Qatar and Ukraine have signed several agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) across various sect...



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