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Despite criticism, website featuring AJE ‘eye candy’ back online

After a four-month hiatus, a Tumblr site that highlights Qatar-based news network Al Jazeera’s best-looking male journalists has made an unapologetic comeback. The Men of AJE debuted last summer but quickly shut…

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Qatar yet to enforce ban on serving hot foods in plastic containers

Five months after the Supreme Council of Health ordered Qatar eateries to stop serving hot food in plastic containers, the ban has remained unenforced and flouted by most restaurants across…

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Searching for Christmas in Qatar

Christmas in Qatar used to be a more subtle affair. Now, tinseled trees light up every mall and holiday treats can be found at all supermarkets. But if the outpouring…

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The day after: Who’s got a QND hangover?

Qatar really went all out for yesterday’s National Day festivities, amping up event offerings, lavishing decorations around town and drumming up excitement for the celebration weeks in advance. But for…

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Photo: Happy Qatar National Day

On Dec. 18, 1878, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, the founder of Qatar, succeeded his father, Sheikh Mohammed bin Thani, as ruler and unified the country.

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Report: Price of produce tumbles in Qatar

Report: Price of produce tumbles in Qatar The price of fruits and vegetables have fallen considerably in the past year, according to a newly released report from the Consumer Protection…

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How to spend your Qatar National Day weekend

It’s a lovely day outside, and what better way to spend it than to soak up some Qatari culture? Forget the malls and head out to some of these events…

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Coming soon to Qatar: Switch your cell phone provider, keep your number

Coming soon to Qatar: Switch your cell phone provider, keep your number Qatar residents will soon be able to switch mobile phone providers without losing their numbers, ictQatar has announced.…

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Arab Games events now free, open to public on first-come, first-serve basis

Arab Games events now free, open to public on first-come, first-serve basis The Arab Games Organizing Committee has announced that it has bought up all remaining tickets to its sporting…

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