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Tue, 22 Jun 2021 07:39:26 +0000
Rights group urges immediate probe into death of Emirati dissident Alaa Al-Siddiq
The Emirati activist previously sought political asylum with her husband Abdulrahman Bajubeir in Qatar. US-based advocacy group Democracy for the Arab World Now [DAWN] has called on UK authorities to investigate the car crash that led to the death of...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:09:30 +0000
These 45 health centres are approved for rapid Covid-19 tests
Citizens and residents can now get the Rapid Antigen Test in 45 different private healthcare centre around the country.  Qatar’s health ministry has announced an updated list of approved private healthcare centres for mandatory rapid Covid-19 ...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 07:50:53 +0000
Hamas slams Israeli ‘blackmail’ as it continues to block Gaza aid
According to news reports, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar demanded the immediate transfer of the monthly Qatari grant.  Hama leader Yahya Sinwar has warned Israel to allow the transfer of a monthly Qatari allowance worth $30mn or face escalation, Al Jaze...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 06:33:44 +0000
Former Bayern Munich football star joins Qatar SC
Javi Martinez heads to Doha after signing with a local club. Former Bayern Munich midfielder Javi Martinez has officially signed with Qatar Sports Club for the 2021-2022 season.  Sport officials were expecting the Spanish player to head back to Athl...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:06:26 +0000
The Round Up | 21 June 2021
Top stories on #TheRoundUp today: 🇵🇸 UN to mediate transfer of Qatari aid to Gaza ⚽ Norway votes against boycotting Qatar World Cup 2022 💪 Qatar celebrates milestone 10,000 scholarships for disadvantaged youth, refugees 🇸🇴 QNL donate...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 06:00:23 +0000
QAYON launches boycott campaign against security giant G4S for complicity in Israeli crimes
The company holds 50% of Policity Ltd., which is contracted by the Israeli police to build and operate Israel’s National Police Academy. Local independent pro-Palestine youth body Qatar Youth Opposed to Normalisation [QAYON] has urged the local co...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:57:15 +0000
Qatar receives first Saudi ambassador since 2017 blockade as relations progress
The Saudi ambassador to Doha will be the first to be reinstated following the end of the 2017 Gulf Crisis. Qatar’s foreign minister has received the new Saudi ambassador to Doha, the Qatar News Agency reported on Monday, marking a major step to...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:17:59 +0000
South Sudan forfeits FIFA Arab Cup 2021 due to Covid-19 cases
All tickets of the Jordan vs South Sudan will be refunded following the unexpected cancellation of the match.  Monday’s qualifying game between Jordan and South Sudan will no longer go ahead as planned, the FIFA Bureau for Men’s Senior Tourn...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:08:51 +0000
Qatar celebrates milestone 10,000 scholarships for disadvantaged youth, refugees
To mark World Refugee Day, Education Above All (EAA) and its partner Spark NGO celebrated a 10,000 milestone scholarship. Education Above All (EAA) awarded on Sunday its 10,000th scholarship through the Qatar Scholarship programme to a 19 year old re...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:41:12 +0000
Want to start practicing Yoga? Here’s why you should
This year’s International Yoga Day will celebrate the practice of Yoga in promoting holistic health and psychological wellbeing.  On June 21st every year since 2015, the world gathers to celebrate the United Nations’ certified Internatio...



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