Fire safety equipment, services sales brisk in Villaggio aftermath
As Civil Defense steps up fire inspections, more companies are turning away from cheaper options in favor of quality safety equipment, suppliers have said.
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Peter Kovessy
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Peter Kovessy is a reporter with Doha News. Prior to moving to Qatar in 2013, he was the editor of the Ottawa Business Journal in Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from Carleton University.
Lusail light-rail expected to enter service in 2016
Qatar's new rapid transit network has hit a major milestone with the completion of a tunnel that will connect light-rail stations at Qatar University and the Lusail Marina.
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Ashghal: 3,000 animals to be part of new Doha Zoo
The new facility is to be divided into themes based on three continents, including an African safari, an Asian woodland and a South American rainforest.
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UN official: Qatar should scrap kafala, enforce existing labor laws
After observing “dump”-like living conditions for workers, United Nations special rapporteur wraps up eight-day visit to Qatar with calls for
reform.
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Batteel Bakery employees mourn accident victims
Two Filipino employees died this week after their bus was struck by a speeding Land Cruiser. According to their colleagues at Batteel, the driver who hit them is in police custody.
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Former JCC executive blasts ‘shameful’ prosecution as trial resumes
Auditors investigating the books of Al Jazeera Children’s Channel said they found isolated administrative errors, but no evidence of missing or improperly spent money.
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Sharq Crossing construction to commence in 2015 (Updated)
The long-discussed project consists of a 12km series of underwater tunnels and bridges that would connect the new Hamad International Airport, Katara Cultural Village and the West Bay financial district.
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Karwa’s water taxi sailing date postponed to late 2014
Mowasalat CEO says the passenger yachts are meant to complement, not compete with, ground transportation options.
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Toyota tops new vehicle sales among Qatar residents
High resale value of Japanese-made cars and trucks helps drive popularity, Doha auto dealer says.
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