Is 2011 over already?
In the 10 months since launching our site, you’ve given us an overwhelming response, and since we’re feeling extra-grateful and nostalgic, a trip down memory lane seems in order.
Here are the posts that really caught your attention this year, from smear campaigns against the Emir to flash mobs to talks of “the other white meat” making its way to Qatar:
11) Guest post: After death of kitten, Qatar resident calls for overhaul of pet souq
10) Qatar announces dramatic salary increases for government employees, prompting inflation fears
9) Will Qatar finally get its IKEA?
8) Reports: Building collapses in Musheireb this morning
7) Video: Qatar’s first flash mob at Virgin Megastore, Villaggio Mall
6) An outpouring of reactions over pork in Qatar!
5) New ‘propaganda’ campaign claims emir motorcade attack
4) Hamad Medical confirms deaths in Al Khor accident
2) Photo: Saint Nicholas and his “black Petes” at the Pearl
And the #1 Doha News story that attracted the most buzz in 2011…
So there you have it! Our top 11 posts of 2011.
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