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Travel
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Number of visitors from GCC increases by 1,213.8% since 2021

Travel has seen an increase as a result of the high vaccination rates in the region and the relaxation of pandemic-related restrictions globally. The rapid increase in tourists arriving in…

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US Secret Service to bolster security at Qatar World Cup

This week, Rob Silvers, the under secretary for strategy, police and plans at the Department of Homeland Security, will travel to Qatar to cement security ties between the two countries.…

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The true cost of lunch?: Delivery riders urge protection from scorching summer heat

“I just request, ma’am or sir, if you have some water, please give me some after delivery.” A one minute walk in the scorching summer heat from the car to…

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Culture
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It’s show time: Fashion, music extravaganza to be held at World Cup stadium

Sheikha Al Mayassa and Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld, CEO of CR Runway, will hold a press conference in Paris to reveal more information about the fashion extravaganza. A major fashion and…

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Kabul’s foreign relations are ‘improving’ says Doha spokesman

Several countries have maintained political offices in Kabul, but no country has formally recognised Afghanistan’s new government. Kabul’s ties with international countries are improving, according to Mohammad Naeem, a spokesman…

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23.5m tickets sought in latest FIFA World Cup 2022 sale

In the first round of sales that took place in January and February, when a total of 804,186 tickets were purchased. In the most recent round of FIFA World Cup ticket…

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Minister of Labour assures continuation of labour reforms after World Cup

Over the past few years, Qatar has seen a number of labour reforms. In 2021, they introduced the region’s first ever non-discriminatory minimum wage law. Qatar’s Minister of Labour Ali Al…

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Dangerous chemicals found in ‘takeout containers and nonstick pans’

High levels of exposure to chemicals found in both non-stick pans and takeout containers is associated to increased cancer risk, weakened immune function, and developmental delays in children. More people…

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Malayalam Mission coordinator sacked after hate speech at right-wing Hindu event

India, which is home to 10.9% of the world’s Muslim population, has been witnessing a growing wave of islamophobia. An Indian expat working in Qatar was sacked after making derogatory…