Qatar Foundation: bridging the accessibility gap at the FIFA World Cup
The World Cup is set to mark a new era of accessibility in Qatar, which fans with disability needs are hoping will catch on in future mega sporting events worldwide.…
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World Heart Day: Qatar residents take steps to raise money for underprivileged children
Through Aster DM Healthcares initiative, which helped children with crucial cardiac surgeries, INR 22.65 lakhs were raised last year. The World Heart Federation established World Heart Day to raise awareness…
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Connected: Elon Musk’s Starlink to bolster internet services in Qatar
Starlink Satellite will provide internet services in Qatar after signing an official agreement with Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) on Wednesday. The new collaboration aims to develop Qatar’s Information and…
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World Cup fans don’t need Covid-19 vaccine to enter Qatar, but testing mandatory
Face masks will only be required on public transportation; Vaccination is not a requirement. Football fans attending the much-awaited World Cup in Qatar will have to present a negative Covid-19…
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HMC’s blood donation truck is going around Qatar: Here’s where you can find it
Three mobile blood donation units are set to appear around Doha to encourage individuals to donate blood. Looking to donate blood? Hamad Medical Corporation’s Mobile Blood Donor Units are driving…
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Tree planting and beach clean ups: Earthna Centre prepares for annual Qatar Sustainability Week
Qatar Sustainability Week is a national campaign that is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of Qatar’s community and to driving sustainability at various levels by building on the strong foundation of…
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Could Siri and Alexa be hindering your child’s emotional development? Scientists say yes
According to experts, voice technology might have a long-term effect on people’s capacity for empathy, compassion, and critical thought. Scientists believe that voice assistants, such as Google Home, Amazon Alexa,…
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Loneliness, depression may cause quicker ageing than tobacco: study
The research sets the groundwork for novel techniques that could simultaneously slow down biological and psychological ageing and enhance wellbeing. The detrimental effects of loneliness on psychological health are widely…
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Did Google just ‘predict’ the final for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar?
Tech giant Google has mistakenly declared the final of the Qatar World Cup, placing Brazil and France in the tournament’s finale. For a short amount of time, online users who…
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