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Experience Anatolian cuisine at Rüya Restaurant in W Doha

Rüya, which translates to “dream” in Turkish, gives guests a taste of traditional and modern dishes from all seven Anatolian regions. A seasonal Rüya Pop Up restaurant from the renowned Dogus…

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Tailored home: people born and raised in Qatar reflect on their experiences

Doha News speaks to non-Qatari nationals who are born and raised in Qatar on their concept of ‘home’ in the Gulf nation. The diaspora community in Qatar is a deeply…

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LuLu promises 2 million QAR to lucky shoppers

The promotion starts on 1st September and will run until 18th December. With excitement building up for the Qatar FIFA season, the 18 LuLu Hypermarkets in Qatar are celebrating with…

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‘I might leave the country’: Education City graduates receive eviction notices ahead of FIFA World Cup

“This summer, a portion of graduated students were notified to vacate their units to open up space for the incoming class of Qatar Foundation students.” Qatar Foundation (QF) alumni have…

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After two lockdowns: people in Qatar look forward to an unrestricted Eid

After two lockdowns, people in Qatar navigate freely through mosques and houses to mark this year’s Eid al-Fitr festivities as restrictions are lifted. On the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic…

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An exported spring: Iranians in Qatar celebrate Nowruz

“Awaken, the morning Nowruz breeze is showering the garden with flowers,” the Iranian poet Saadi Shirazi described the marking of the first day of Spring. Marking the first day of…

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The Body Shop launches interactive ‘activist workshop’ store in Villagio Mall

Customers can now purchase a refillable 300ml aluminium bottle and infinitely refill it with 12* of the brand’s shower gels, shampoos, conditioners and hand washes. The Body Shop, the beauty brand…

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Dangerous chemicals found in ‘takeout containers and nonstick pans’

High levels of exposure to chemicals found in both non-stick pans and takeout containers is associated to increased cancer risk, weakened immune function, and developmental delays in children. More people…

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Raising the bar: full-time mothers with full-time careers

On Mother’s Day Doha News speaks to two mothers about the daily challenges they face working full-time in high-powered roles and raising children in Doha. The Business Executive Jess DuPlessis…

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