New Souq Haraj proposed for Barwa Village in Qatar
Relocating the popular second-hard market is part of a previously discussed plan to "gentrify the whole Al Matar neighborhood" by replacing it with a mall and hotels.
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Katara to ban shisha smoking in public on Jan. 1, 2015
Once the ban takes effect, it appears that at least three restaurants at Katara will need to severely restrict their shisha services: Sukar Pasha Ottoman Lounge, Mamig and Khan Farouk Tarab Cafe.
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Replica of ancient human fossil ‘Lucy’ goes on display in Qatar
The 3.2 million-year-old artifact provides insight into the physical characteristics of the ancient early human species hominin, and is part of a traveling exhibition to honor Ethiopian culture and heritage.
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Katara restaurants losing customers after partial shisha ban
While two eateries continue offering the service, albeit in a limited fashion, one restaurant has been told to take shisha entirely off the menu, and says sales have suffered 50 percent.
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DFI to hold several public film screenings during inaugural Qumra event
The inaugural event will feature five nights of public film screenings alongside masterclasses, mentoring sessions and workshops for emerging movie makers.
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Qatar college students launch letter campaign for Pakistan victims
Organizers said the goal is to write cards and letters of encouragement and support for those recovering from the Pakistan school massacre, to help them gain closure and know they are not alone.
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Qatar, Raytheon finalize $2.4 billion Patriot missile defense deal
Once finished, Qatar will become the fourth Gulf country to have the missile defense system, which Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait already own.
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‘The future of gaming’: Oculus Rift enthusiasm grows in Qatar
The device, which was bought by Facebook last summer for $2 billion, transports the player into the game’s world itself by creating an immersive 3D experience.
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FIFA votes to release World Cup probe, pressures Qatar on labor rights
FIFA President Sepp Blatter said this week, however, that it would take an "earthquake" to "go back on this World Cup in Qatar."
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