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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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Silatech extends a helping hand to thousands of unemployed youth

To date, Silatech along with its partners has provided more than 2 million employment opportunities for youth in several countries around the world. There is no better time to spread…

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How to stay active and healthy during Ramadan

Observing the holy month of Ramadan, for those of us who fast, tends to lead to a change in our dietary habits, eating and sleeping routines. Studies have shown that…

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Ooredoo employees can now work two days remote per week

The international telecommunications giant has institutionalised a flexible working initiative after testing it throughout 2021. Ooredoo employees will now have the option to have a flexible working day, with the…

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Doha Theatre Festival to be held for first time since pandemic

Actors, directors, authors and playwrights will finally be able to showcase their works after five years intermission. The Ministry of Culture announced the launch of the 34th Doha Theatre Festival,…

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Qatar’s skies to witness Saturn and Mercury’s meeting

The Qatar Calendar House announced that Saturn and Mercury will be meeting for a conjunction in the early hours of Wednesday. Stargazers in Qatar and countries of the region will…

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Ukrainians in Qatar afraid of what is to come for their families back home

As Russia launches a full-scale invasion on Ukraine, people are left helpless and in fear of not receiving a response from their loved ones on the other end of the…

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