Amnesty granted for 25 Filipinos jailed in Qatar
From GMA News: At least 25 Filipinos detained in Qatar will regain their freedom after they have been granted amnesty, (Philippine) Vice President Jejomar Binay said Saturday. Binay said the…
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Syb’s Musings: You Earn How Much?!
Syb’s Musings: You Earn How Much?! Peanuts, indeed! sybsmusings: This newsflash came out in the local papers a couple of days ago. Even though it’s not really shedding new light…
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Fewer Qataris getting into college, more dropping out
Fewer Qataris are getting into college, and more of those who do are dropping out, according to the country’s five-year National Plan, which was released this week. Qatar has world-class higher education…
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Qatar’s Biggest. Budget. Ever.
Qatar is expecting to reap a windfall of profit by expanding its gas output this fiscal year, raising its budget surplus to a whopping $6.2 billion, QNA reported Thursday night. The…
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Overriding desire for democracy tops agenda in Arab youth survey
Overriding desire for democracy tops agenda in Arab youth survey The single greatest priority for young people in the Middle East remains living in a democratic country, according to the…
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Cupcake crazy in Qatar: Article + Giveaway
It takes time for trends to reach the tiny Gulf country of Qatar. But that’s ok, because when they finally arrive, they always get the most whole-hearted welcomes. Case-in-point: the…
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Is Qatar going green, or just talking about it?
Qatar has become a big proponent of the “green” movement. This week alone, the country celebrated Tree Planting Day, honored Earth Hour and announced plans to enforce strict green building standards…
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BREAKING: Doha Centre for Media Freedom reemerges
The Doha Centre for Media Freedom is relaunching, the organization has announced through Twitter. Expect a special announcement next week after Its new director arrives in Qatar, organizers told Doha…
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Qatar and Libya: Who’s really getting the last laugh?
It all started in February, when revolution hit Libya, and the battle to oust embattled leader Muammar al-Qaddafi took new life. Even then, Qatar was among the first countries to…
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