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Does HIA deserve its World’s Best Airport title?

Hamad International Airport was recently named the world’s best airport, but what does the public think? The majority of Qatar’s public believes that Hamad International Airport [HIA] needs various adjustments…

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Threads of life: how a Qatar-based business empowers Palestinian women, preserves heritage

On the UN Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, we highlight the efforts of a local home business that has empowered women outside of Qatar. Beyond its vibrant colours and…

Eekad QLeaks Arab File anti-Qatar propaganda Dagestani

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QLeaks unmasked: Who is behind the major anti-Qatar disinformation platform?

A simple slip exposed links to the Assad regime, fake accounts and a deliberate disinformation campaign. Sensationalist headlines, clickbait videos and wild accusations of support for terrorism stormed the virtual…

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The true cost of lunch?: Delivery riders urge protection from scorching summer heat

“I just request, ma’am or sir, if you have some water, please give me some after delivery.” A one minute walk in the scorching summer heat from the car to…

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Exile and displacement: what makes home ‘home’ for Palestinians in Qatar?

The 74th Nakba anniversary this year coincides with global outrage at Israel’s assassination of renowned Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Israel was founded as an ethnocentric Jewish-majority apartheid state on…

evictions and spike in rent qatar World Cup

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Pay more or face eviction: Qatar residents outraged over spike in rent ahead of World Cup

While most residents anticipate the incoming football spirit and exciting matches, others are eyeing the enormous profit that is expected to come with the one-month tournament – and some plan…

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ألماس ملطخ بالدماء؟ صائغ إسرائيلي فخور بـ”صهيونيته” يثير غضباً عارماً في معرض قطري

في الوقت الذي تواصل فيه إسرائيل انتهاكاتها المستمرة والممنهجة لحقوق الإنسان٫ كان آخرها اغتيال مراسلة شبكة الجزيرة شيرين أبو عاقلة في فلسطين، أثار تخصيص منفذ بيع للمجوهرات مملوك لجندي إسرائيلي…

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Bloody diamond? ‘Proud Zionist’ Israeli jeweller sparks outrage at Qatar exhibition

As Israel continues its ongoing human rights violations against the indigenous Palestinian people, most recently the killing of Al Jazeera correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh, a jewellery booth belonging to an…

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Qatar’s roads: how safe are they?

In comparison to the rest of the world, Qatar appears to be ahead in reducing its road accident fatalities. Road accidents represent the eighth leading cause of death globally. Every…

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