Doha News Team

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Ready for the school bell? Check out Jarir Bookstore’s ‘Back to School’ campaign

Jarir Bookstore has branches across Qatar, including Salwa Road, Al Rayyan Al Jadeed Road and Jaidah Square. Students and parents counting down to the new academic year can head to…

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DAWN urges release of ‘pro-Qatar’ prisoners in Bahrain amid rapprochement

Activists say Bahrain has more than 1,000 political prisoners, the highest per capita in the region. Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) has called on Bahraini authorities to release…

3 min

News

US official calls on UAE to release ex-Khashoggi lawyer after positive Covid-19 test

The US-citizen detained by UAE security agents in plainclothes on 14 July while transiting to Istanbul to attend a family wedding. US Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has called on the UAE…

3 min

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Qatar bans motorcycle deliveries during peak hours following heat stress outrage

Food delivery companies in Qatar must provide their drivers with cars during peak heat hours, the ministry of labour announced on Thursday, following mass calls to protect workers using motorcycles.…

3 min

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Estithmar Holding crowned ‘Best Interactive Stand’ at Project Qatar and Hospitality Qatar 2022

The stand was the largest at the prominent event. Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C’s stand has been crowned as the best among 300 exhibiting companies at Project Qatar and Hospitality Qatar 2022.…

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Talabat relaunches multiple initiatives to support riders during summer

As part of its commitment towards rider safety and well-being, Talabat relaunches a number of seasonal initiatives to support riders during summer. Talabat, the region’s leading local tech platform has…

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Travel
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Turkish Cargo awarded as fastest growing air freight brand in 2022

Turkish Cargo provides air shipment services to more than 340 destinations, 98 of which are direct cargo flight destinations. Turkish Cargo, the successful air shipment brand of the flag carrier…

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Turkish Airlines expands its flight network by adding South Sudan’s capital Juba

Turkish Airlines now flies to a total number of 62 destinations in Africa. Turkish Airlines continues to expand its flight network as it recently added Juba, the capital of South…