Qatar man loses appeal after killing child in hit-and-run
The man, Esa Salim Muhammad Al-Malki, was originally found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in March last year and faces a six-month jail term.
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New Qatar law highlights rights of people with mental illness
The legislation includes details about where patients must be treated and how long they can be held against their will.
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Qatar bidders spend nearly QR6 million in license plate auction
The fifth license plate number auction ran from Tuesday afternoon to late last night, closing around 12:40am this morning.
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Qatar officials: Saudi chicken safe from salmonella
In a tweet this weekend, the Ministry of Public health said that the Saudi brand’s poultry is not contaminated with salmonella, and that such rumors date back to 2013.
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Qatar’s MOI to hold special license plate auction this week
The auction runs through 10pm on Thursday, Nov. 24, and will be conducted via the government’s Metrash 2 app. It is open to anyone with a Qatar ID.
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Al Sharq editor-in-chief resigns over tweet perceived to be a Saudi snub
Some Saudis were insulted when Jaber Al-Harmi praised the passage of a new HR law in Qatar. He said in a tweet, "While some countries have decreased their citizens' salaries, Qatar announces that salaries for its citizens are going up."
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Four men stand trial over death of Qatar shopkeeper
According to court documents, the men had driven up to a shop, placed and order and tried to leave without paying. But the shop employee apparently grabbed hold of the vehicle’s sideview mirror and was killed after being dragged several meters.
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Official: Qatar to maintain public alcohol ban during World Cup
World Cup organizers have confirmed that alcohol will not be available in public places in Qatar in 2022, but have not ruled out sales at stadiums during the event.
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New HR law boosts pay for Qataris in public sector jobs
The new law is expected to take effect the day after it’s published in the Official Gazette. According to Al Sharq, this will be in January, at the start of the new fiscal year.
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