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Sun, 09 May 2021 08:12:40 +0000
Afghanistan’s deadliest attack in a year kills 50 outside a school
Qatar has condemned a deadly attack on a school in Kabul, killing over 50 and injuring more than 100 against the backdrop of US troop withdrawal. Qatar expressed its “strong condemnation and denunciation” of an attack in Kabul that left o...

Sun, 09 May 2021 07:37:01 +0000
Despite setbacks, Snapchat’s Middle East success soars to record highs
Snapchat says the MENA region is one of the most important for the company. In 2012, a few months after its launch, 25 pictures were shared on Snapchat every second. Now, almost 50,000 snaps are sent in the same duration. However, it was by no means ...

Thu, 06 May 2021 18:40:58 +0000
Kenya, Somalia to resume diplomatic relations after Qatari mediation
Mogadishu severed diplomatic ties with Nairobi in December 2020 over what is described as violations of Somali sovereignty and interference in internal affairs. Somalia announced the resumption of diplomatic ties with Kenya following mediation effort...

Thu, 06 May 2021 19:28:09 +0000
Qatar’s amir replaces finance minister amid ongoing corruption probe
The former finance minister was arrested over corrupt charges on Thursday. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani replaced finance minister Ali Shareef El-Emadi with Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, the current Minister of Trade and Industry, sta...

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:21:48 +0000
Losing sight of the finish line: The emotional stresses of a second wave
One year of physical distancing, quarantining, PCR swabs, mask wearing, and frequent hand-washing. One year of isolation, remote work, Zoom meetings, and telemedicine. One year of uncertainty.  Covid-19 has been, and continues to be difficult on eve...

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:37:44 +0000
Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 12 to 15 to be authorised for use ‘by next week’
Kids under 16 will very soon be eligible for vaccination, according to news reports.  The US’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering authorising the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine in kids aged 12 to 15 years old by n...

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:49:08 +0000
Saudi Arabia mulls another limited Hajj with no overseas pilgrims
Saudi Arabia is considering barring overseas pilgrims from the annual haj for the second year as the world witnesses a continued surge in Covid-19 cases. Overseas Hajj pilgrims could be barred from participating in the pilgrimage for a second year in...

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:51:14 +0000
BREAKING: Arrest warrant issued for Qatar finance minister over corruption charges
There was no further information disclosed regarding the arrest. Qatar’s Public Prosecutor ordered the arrest of the country’s Minister of Finance Ali Shareef over charges including abuse of public funds and power. Al Emadi is set to be q...

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:27:52 +0000
Qatar opens one of West Bank’s biggest mosques
The five-floor mosque can accommodate up to 3,000 worshipers. A large mosque funded by thee Qatar Fund for Development [QFFD] was inaugurated in Palestine’s Rawabi city project on Wednesday. The inauguration of “Qatar Mosque”, one o...

Thu, 06 May 2021 12:21:58 +0000
‘Floating bridge’ to link Palm Island with Doha corniche: reports
News about the reopening of Qatar’s Palm Island years after it was closed has circulated online. Authorities in Qatar are said to be constructing a floating bridge or ‘pylons’ connecting Doha’s corniche to the Palm Island, according to lo...



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