Qatar animal shelter seeks donations after rain ruins facilities
According to the co-founder of the Qatar Animal Welfare Society (QAWS), an underground well burst onsite, submerging the Muaither shelter in three feet of water.
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Lesley Walker is a journalist with Doha News. Prior to moving to Qatar in 2012, she worked in London as a reporter and sub-editor for national newspapers and news agencies. Lesley has a post-graduate diploma in journalism from Glasgow Caledonian University/University of Strathclyde and an MA in International Relations from University of St Andrews, UK.
Qatar’s Hamad Port to become fully operational this week
The old port near the Museum of Islamic Art will be closed to all commercial ships from Dec. 1.
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Qatar leaders extend condolences after Fidel Castro dies
Cuba's embassy in Doha also issued an official message to President Raúl Castro, expressing "anguish and sadness" over his brother's death.
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Malls, roads and homes flood after heavy Qatar rain
Additionally, localized flooding was seen on main routes including Al Waab St. and Al Bustan St. this afternoon, as well as many side streets and the Industrial Area.
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Half a dozen choir-related events will close out 2016 in Qatar
Two of Qatar's largest amateur choirs, the Qatar Concert Choir (QCC) and Doha Singers, will each host three such events in the coming weeks.
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Expert: E-cigarettes are a gateway to regular smoking
People who use e-cigarettes are more likely to take up smoking normal cigarettes than those who don't vape, said Dr. Ziyad Mahfoud of Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WMC-Q).
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Report: Ooredoo Qatar to start tests of 5G network this year
The tests will soon get underway at the telecom operator's research center in Doha. "We are committed to bringing the latest technology to Qatar before any other country in the world," chief operating officer Yousuf al Kubaisi told Qatar Tribune this week.
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Tailgating is getting worse on Qatar’s roads, motorists say
The bi-annual Qatar Road Safety Monitor, conducted by polling agency YouGov for QIC Insured, polled dozens of drivers about their experiences over the past six months.
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What to do if a loved one dies in Qatar
In a bid to help people in Qatar understand what they need to do in the event that a family member, friend or colleague dies, the British Embassy in Doha last week published online a practical guide to bereavement.
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