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Iran’s wave of earthquakes pose no danger to Qatar, officials confirm

A series of earthquakes struck southern Iran on Tuesday. Officials at the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) confirmed that Tuesday’s 5.5 earthquake that struck southwest Iran poses no danger to the…

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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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Summer solstice: Qatar to mark longest day of 2023

The summer solstice is among the most important phenomena as it helps understand seasonal changes. Qatar is among a list of countries expected to experience the longest day of the…

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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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