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China breaks years of Covid isolation with border reopening despite surge in cases

Qatar imposed a mandatory Covid-19 test for visitors coming from China amid the nation’s rising case numbers. China has lifted the quarantine requirements for incoming travellers, putting an end to…

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The World Cup is over, but Qatar still has major events lined up in 2023

Plenty of key events are taking place this year in Doha. The 2022 FIFA World Cup came to an end following over a decade of excitement and anticipation, leaving behind…

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Saudi Arabia scraps Covid-19 related limit on number of Hajj pilgrims

Saudi Arabia is set to return to pre-pandemic numbers for the 2023 Hajj pilgrimage season. Saudi Arabia said it won’t be placing restrictions on the number of pilgrims permitted at…

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Air Canada to scrap Toronto-Doha flights for ‘commercial reasons’

Dubai and Tel Aviv will be Air Canada’s only remaining destinations in the Middle East, following the carrier’s termination of services to Doha. Air Canada will suspend flights between Toronto…

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Qatar sails into cruise season with expected 200,000 visitors

The Doha Port, at the heart of the capital city, was also home to numerous fans visiting Qatar for the World Cup. Some 200,000 visitors are expected to arrive in…

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Jason Statham’s ‘Operation Fortune’ hits the big screens after filming in Qatar

Doha News sat down with the film’s A-list director in an exclusive interview on set at the Museum of Islamic Art in January 2021. The wait is finally over for…

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Doha makes ’30 top cities’ list as Qatar eyes GDP boost via tourism

Doha came behind Dubai to make it the second in the Middle East and the Arab region. The Qatari capital has been rated as one of the world’s best cities…

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Check out the 22 falconers who made it through to Marmi 2023 Festival

Calling on all falcon lovers! Qatar’s biggest falcon festival kicked off at Sealine, so make sure to head over before the end of January. In a staggering record, 22 majestic…

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Qatar’s biggest falcon festival takes off at Sealine

Calling all talented falconers! one the region’s biggest falconry event is finally here. One of the region’s biggest hunting and falconry events has taken off at Sabikhat Marmi – Mesaieed…

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