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Pakistan opens up tourism for Qatari passport holders with visa on arrival

This can be extended for an additional 30 days without cost. Qatari passport holders can now enter Pakistan with a visa on arrival, an official source from the Ministry of…

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Qatar, US, UK launch $10.5 million drought assistance to aid Somalia

More than three million people have been displaced since January last year. A $10.5 million drought assistance and resilience programme will be provided to Somalia under a new partnership between…

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Qatar, Egypt to launch initiative to support Sudanese people as conflict rages on

Since longtime leader Omar Al-Bashir was overthrown by the military in 2019, Sudan has struggled with a precarious route to democratic leadership. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani…

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Smoking accounts for 90% of lung cancer cases: PHCC

Deciding to quit smoking, according to PHCC, has a positive impact on a smoker’s health at any point and age in one’s lifetime. Around 90% of lung cancer cases are…

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Qatar spends least on tobacco products among Arab countries: research

The Qatari government imposed a 100% tax rate on all tobacco products in 2019. Qatar is among a list of Arab countries that spends the least on tobacco products in…

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Qatar Charity provides financial support to PhD students in Somalia

The Qatari entity has worked on various projects around the world to boost education for vulnerable communities. Doctoral students in Somalia are to receive financial support under a new agreement…

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Qatari official calls for ‘open’ and meaningful dialogue between Iran and Arab states

The meeting comes as the region embarks on what appears to be a major step towards rapprochement. A top Qatari official has stressed the principles of good neighbourliness during an…

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Qatar strikes ‘diplomatic success’ after PM’s secret meeting with Taliban chief

The top Qatari official addressed the urgent need to end the Taliban’s restrictions on women’s employment and education. Qatar’s prime minister reportedly held private discussions with the Taliban’s supreme leader…

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Qatar delivers food aid to Sudan and airlifts residents amid ongoing escalations

Fighting has persisted in Sudan despite a week-long fragile ceasefire brokered by the United States and Saudi Arabia last week. A Qatari plane arrived at Port Sudan Airport in Sudan…

Fatemeh Salari