DN Special Reports Archives

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وسط التكتّم الشديد وتجاهل الانتقادات.. تواصل الإهمال في دار “دريمة” للأيتام

رُغم التكتّم الشديد حول ما يدور داخل المؤسسة، مصادر خاصة تكشف لـ”الدوحة نيوز” عن استمرار الإهمال في مركز رعاية الأيتام “دريمة” في قطر. كشفت مصادر خاصة عن تواصل الوضع المتردّي…

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Arab nations among worst jailers of journalists in the world

Hundreds of journalists remain behind bars for reporting the truth in several countries around the Arab World, while the region as a whole remains a dangerous place to be involved…

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Why is the Gulf scared of free press?

On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, Doha News asks what’s holding back progress in the Gulf and the wider Arab region. Hands up if you think it’s your…

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Spyware and censorship: How governments control what you see online

Governments are increasingly using digital surveillance to threaten, censor and silence online users, including journalists, explains researcher Justin Shilad, in an exclusive interview with Doha News. With millions across the…

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Where do Gulf states rank on press freedom?

Freedom of the press in the Gulf has been under international microscopes, with restrictions that cost journalists jail time, or even their lives. The brutal murder of Saudi journalist and…

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Sheikha Moza’s EAA kicks into action as Israeli raids bring Palestinian education to grinding halt

Sheikha Moza and her foundation, Education Above All, have vowed to support and proceed with educational projects in Palestine amid continued Israeli attacks. Sheikha Mozza bint Nasser took to social…

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OPINION: With major events on the horizon, media freedom will be essential for Qatar

While Qatar’s commitment to press freedom is encouraging, additional measures are required to promote more media freedom, writes Ambassador Stefanie McCollum on World Press Freedom Day 2021. Last week, Al-Sharq…

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Press freedom in Qatar: Where does it stand?

As the world marks the 28th World Press Freedom Day, we take a look into press freedom in Qatar and the development of journalism in the Gulf state over recent…

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‘Nothing has changed’ despite damning Dreama negligence claims

In February, Doha News shared the story of neglect at Qatar’s only orphanage. However, little has changed since publication, sources claim. Months ago, Doha News released a report on the…

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