Hazar Kilani

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Australian Embassy in Qatar offers fast-track visa

The Australian Embassy is encouraging both businesses and individuals who are planning to move to Australia to utilise the country’s fast-tracked Global Talent Visa. Australia’s Global Business and Talent Attraction…

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Musical diplomacy: Hussain Al Jassmi releases Turkish song after insulting Qatar

In 2017 during the height of the illegal blockade, singer Hussain Al Jassmi was part of a group of Emirati group who sang “Tell Qatar.” The song also included criticism…

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Qatar’s largest dairy firm signs $500mn deal with the Philippines

The sealed deal includes an integrated dairy facility worth $500mn. Qatar’s largest dairy and beverage producer, Baladna has signed an agreement to produce dairy products in the Philippines. The project…

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Ooredoo records 6% increase in revenue after price hike

After hiking up its prices in what seems to have become an annual move, Ooredoo reported a 6% surge in annual revenue, equating to 7.5bn QAR. The company saw a…

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Workers demanding action after salaries and passports withheld

A Doha-based firm continues to breach Qatar’s extensive labour reforms as workers are refused salaries for four months. Al Jazira, a construction, real estate, and auto service firm in Qatar…

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Health & Wellbeing

Reinfection ‘more likely’ with Omicron

Research finds that people who have had Omicron are more likely to be reinfected compared with previous variants of Covid-19. People who have previously contracted the Alpha, Beta or Delta…

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Ehteraz update: what you need to know

The Covid-19 screening app Ehteraz has released a new update today, and there are some notable changes. You may have woken up only to realise that the golden frame on…

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Minister of Finance meets European Commissioner in Qatar

This meeting is a reminder of Qatar and the European Union’s developing ties. Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari has met with the European Commissioner for Budget and…

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Meet Shams Al-Qassabi: Souq Waqif’s 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,…