Qatar astronomer says recent strong wind ‘unrelated’ to climate change
Dusty and warm winds commonly occur in Qatar and the rest of the Gulf region. Recent heavy wind in Doha are not related to climate change and is instead part…
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Earthquake in Iran ‘poses no threat to Qatar’
Fears of an earthquake in Iran have risen after Turkey and Syria were struck with major earthquakes that left thousands dead and displaced. The earthquake that shook southwestern Iran on…
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New ocean to emerge as Africa splits into two sub-continents, scientists say
In several millions of years time, landlocked nations like Zambia and Uganda might have their own coasts. The creation of a new ocean may result in the division of Africa…
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Why is it suddenly so cold in Qatar? Here is all you need to know about  ‘Bard Al Azariq’
You may want to keep your winter closet prepared and put your summer clothes aside for a few more days. The winter season in Doha is only expected to get…
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‘Warm hearts’: how Qatar Charity is helping disadvantaged families this winter
Pakistan has been rated highest among the countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, despite being responsible for less than 1% of global carbon emissions. Delegations from Qatar…
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Pakistan floods ‘fuelled’ by climate change: research
Researchers are making quick assessments of the connections between global warming and weather disasters according to a developing field called attribution science. Mid-June saw the onset of unusually high rain…
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Qatar air bridge delivers urgent aid as Pakistan battles catastrophic floods
Damage from the massive floods in Pakistan is expected to cost over $10 billion. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for Qatar’s assistance…
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Qatar warns citizens in US as ‘Storm Ian’ transforms into hurricane
Storm Ian may intensify and turn into a high-end Category 4 storm this week. Qatar’s embassy in Washington, DC, issued a statement advising Qataris to exercise extreme caution in the…
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UN climate change report serves as ‘indictment of failed climate leadership’
There are still effective ways for the global population to adapt that can also lower emissions, the latest report from UN scientists finds. Humanity has slim chances left in avoiding…
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