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Everything you need to know about Qatar National Day — 2016 edition

By Victoria Scott Qatar National Day Parade 2015. Credit: Chantelle D’mello/Doha News Qatar National Day (QND) on Dec. 18 marks the date in 1878 when Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al…

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Qatar prepares to welcome its first mega cruise ship

The MSC Fantasia. Credit: QTA Note: This article has been corrected to reflect the Fantasia will dock at Doha Port, not Hamad Port. Qatar will welcome its first mega cruise ship…

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Seven things to do in Qatar this weekend (Nov. 23-26)

From rocking out to the Toploaders to dressing up in white and enjoying a desert concert to cheering on pro golfers and racetrack drivers, there is lots to do around town over the next few days. Here are the highlights.

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Lioness gives birth to five cubs at Doha Zoo

The Doha Zoo has been closed to the public since 2012. However, the facility continues to host wildlife, and has welcomed the birth of several other animals in recent years, including a baby giraffe in May 2015.

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Eight places to eat business lunch in Qatar for under QR95

These quick, tasty, and more economical options aren’t just for business folk. Here's our tried and tasted menu of business lunch options, starting at QR50/person.

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Qatar’s farmers’ markets re-launch this Thursday

In a change from last year, the sites have been upgraded to include air conditioning in the areas where fruit and vegetables are sold.

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Nando’s branch closed for Qatar food law violations

Inspectors from the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) ordered the outlet in Al Waab to shut for seven days, following recent spot checks.

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Five things to know about eating McDonald’s in Qatar

As McDonald's makes a renewed push to invite visitors inside its kitchens, Doha News took a tour of the fast food chain’s ground floor City Center branch last week. Here are some interesting things we found.

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Six things to do in Qatar this weekend (Sept. 28 – Oct. 1)

From shopping for food and items at the MIA Park Bazaar to biking 68km to learning more about Qatar by being a tourist for a day, there is lots to do around town this weekend. Here are the highlights.

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