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Next giant leap for mankind? Building a petrol station on the Moon

Developing a rocket refuelling station on the Moon will forever revolutionise deep space exploration. The 21st century space race is expected to be unlike any other as the US, Russia,…

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All you need to know about the upcoming Doha Expo

The International Horticultural Exhibition Expo 2023 Doha is expected to witness the largest participation in the history of the expo, according to a top official. This year’s International Horticultural Expo…

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Expanding frontiers: waste management is becoming an energy source in the Gulf

While the Gulf has had a historically high level of waste generation, which remains a huge problem economically and environmentally, it is also driving the region to become a global…

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Sustainable wudhu: Muslims call for mindful ablution to avoid wasted water at Qatar mosques

Despite its dry landscape, Qatar has one of the world’s highest domestic water consumption rates. Muslims in Qatar say more efforts can be made to be mindful of how much…

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Qatar to drive up electric vehicle sales by 2030

The Ministry of Transport has put a target of 35 percent of its fleet and 100 percent of its public transportation buses to become electric by 2030. Analysts from Fitch…

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Kwita Izina: Rwanda’s gorilla naming ceremony and celebration of conservation

Doha News travelled with RwandAir to attend the annual Gorilla Naming Ceremony in Rwanda, alongside esteemed celebrities and dignitaries. Rwanda’s commitment to conservation extends beyond preserving its breathtaking landscapes to…

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Harmful paper and plastic straws? Here’s what experts suggest as an alternative

In a twist of irony, paper straws, once touted as the eco-friendly alternative to plastic, may be less green than they appear. Experts have weighed in on a major debate…

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Explainer: Why has Qatar banned Kingfish fishing?

In June 2012, GCC countries reached a decision to institute an annual ban on the fishing of Kingfish, locally referred to as ‘kann’aad’, in Gulf waters every year. Qatar’s Ministry…

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‘This isn’t normal’: NASA confirms July 2023 as hottest month since 1880

Temperature records boiled across multiple continents, raising severe concerns about the Earth’s fast-evolving climate change. Scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York have officially confirmed…

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