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Dismal pay making it harder for Gulf to find unskilled workers

It’s getting more difficult for South Asian recruiters to drum up enthusiasm and labor for low-paying jobs in the Khaleej. That’s because Asian workers are finding myriad opportunities elsewhere, recruiters…

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Ministry: More people take out bank loans to buy special mobile, car plate numbers

Ministry: More people take out bank loans to buy special mobile, car plate numbers The trend of buying unique license plates and cell phone numbers is reaching a fever pitch…

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Dubai police chief threatens to arrest Qatar’s Qaradawi

Dubai police chief threatens to arrest Qatar’s Qaradawi Incensed by criticism against the UAE’s decision to revoke the visas of Syrian protesters, Dubai’s police chief has threatened to arrest Sheikh…

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1,200 kids treated at emergency centre during dust storm

1,200 kids treated at emergency centre during dust storm The Pediatric Emergency Center in Al Sadd has seen hundreds of urgent cases coming in over the last 24 hours due…

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Should non-nationals get pay rises, too?

Two weeks ago, Qatar announced 60% pay rises for Qatari citizens employed by the government, as well as a 120% hike for military officers. That news was greeted with mixed,…

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HMC: Need to see a doctor? Call ahead, please

Challenging the expectation that no businesses in Qatar answers their phones, Hamad Hospital is asking patients to call ahead and book an appointment before heading to the doctor’s office. The…

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New forum launched for Qatar’s consumers

New forum launched for Qatar’s consumers The predominantly-Arabic language website is meant to be a place for resident of the country to share their thoughts, concerns and issues on specific…

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Attack on HMC doctor raises tough questions about race relations, hospital care in Qatar

Last month, an Indian doctor at Hamad Hospital was attacked by a patient’s relatives, putting him in the ICU with five cracked ribs. Frightened and incensed, Hamad’s Emergency Room staff…

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Tell us what you really think about shisha

Yesterday we asked if smoking shisha is considered taboo for women here, and ended up sparking a rather spirited discussion on Twitter about the practice and its cultural origins. Here’s…

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