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Feeling lost after moving to Qatar? This women’s group wants to help

The goal Qatar Expat Women, which now has 9,000 followers on Facebook, is to bring women out of isolation at home and into a community of supportive friends, its founder said.

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Expat witnesses 50 years of change in Qatar

Kelandeth Abdulkader stowed away on a boat to Qatar in 1960 after sailors told him of a far-away land where men can make good money. Here, he recounts how the country has changed over the past 50 years, and his hopes for the future.

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Five things to do in Qatar this weekend (July 27-30)

From hanging out in a pool hall to meeting other book nerds to kayaking at sunset, there is lots to do in Qatar this weekend. Here are the highlights.

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From abandoned to awarded: One Qatar rescue dog’s happy ending

A neglected, malnourished and injured saluki mix named Christie was rescued in Doha in 2014. She has now become a prize-show winning dog in Scotland. Here's her story.

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‘Faces of Qatar’ shows people we’re more alike than we think

To help break down cultural divisions in Qatar, British expat Mohammed Ismail has been photographing residents and sharing their stories.

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Swimming and scuba center empowers special needs people in Qatar

Since it was established in 2012, Freestyle Aquatics has run swimming and scuba diving lessons for around 400 people with disabilities in Qatar.

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Mr. Taco brings Mexican magic to Qatar

From enchiladas to burritos to guacamole and churros, this authentic Mexican restaurant has become so popular in Qatar that it plans to open an eatery at the Pearl-Qatar later this year.

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Five things to do in Qatar this weekend (July 20-23)

Whether indoors or outdoors, there are quite a few things going on around town to keep your mind off of the overwhelming heat in Qatar. Here are the highlights.

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Report: As more expats leave Qatar, businesses struggling

Some mall owners are now dropping rents to attract tenants, hotel rooms are reducing prices and shops and restaurants that rely on Qatar's middle class for trade are closing due to a lack of demand, Reuters said.

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