Asmahan Qarjouli

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Qatar launches first-ever International Day to Protect Education from Attack

Qatar on Wednesday inaugurated the first ever September 9 International Day to Protect Education from Attack. The fight for the right to education is subject to various hurdles for many…

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Qatar’s Sidra hospital joins international efforts to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Sidra Medicine researchers announced their contribution to support the development of the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine. Sidra Medicine, a Qatar Foundation [QF] entity, has announced a collaboration with US-based ivy league…

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Bypassing restrictions: Katara launches virtual exhibitions to showcase Qatari artists

Artists in Qatar have continued to exhibit their work despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent restrictions. Katara’s latest virtual art exhibition, launched on the foundation’s website, is…

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COVID-19 vaccine to be available in Qatar ‘by early 2021’

As authorities warn people to continue taking precautions to weaken a potential second wave of COVID-19, a Qatar-based infectious diseases expert has assured vaccines could be ready in the next…

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One year jail, QR 10,000 fine for companies that fail to pay minimum wage

Qatar’s government has imposed strict measures as part of the newly- announced ‘historic’ labour laws. Employers who pay their staff less than the minimum wage face one-year in jail and…

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The show must go on: Stars of Science returns for its 12th season

The Arab world’s leading science show, ‘Stars of Science’, embarks on its 12th journey despite challenges posed by COVID-19. Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Stars of Science returns to television screens for…

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Spread of COVID-19 in closed-space gyms causes panic

On Saturday it was announced that a number of positive COVID cases were for recorded amongst members of one of Qatar’s known fitness centres. OxFitness Lab posted that it had…

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White House advisor Jared Kushner meets Qatar Amir in Doha

The son-in-law of US President Donald Trump and senior White House advisor landed in the Qatari capital on Wednesday, on the fifth leg of his Middle East tour. Jared Kushner…

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Qatar launches food security research amid ongoing blockade

A prominent Qatari university has teamed up with a Norwegian firm to develop research into food security. An agreement to conduct research into food security has been signed between a…