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Italian firm wins QR3.1bn contract to build Qatar’s Al Khor stadium

Salini Impregilo Group has signed a QR3.11 billion ($851.4 million) contract for the construction, operation and maintenance of the stadium in Al Khor, the company announced yesterday.

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Life

After extensive facelift, Al Khor park in Qatar to reopen this summer

The 240,000 square meter park lies west of Al Khor municipality, and has been undergoing a QR250 million renovation since June 2010.

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Life

Al Khor petrol station closes indefinitely after gas tank explosion

No one was injured in the blast, which took place early Saturday morning. However, several shop windows were blown out from the force of the explosion, which originated from an underground gas tank.

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Life

PHOTOS: Qatar shop sets up free food counter for residents in need

The food counter is located at the Ansar Mall in Al Khor, and is stocked with laban, yogurt, bread, pasta and tomato sauce, as well as cold beverages.

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Life

Volunteers needed for Al Thakira mangroves clean-up

The event is on May 30 and all are invited to participate. The clean-up is being organized in response to growing concerns about the trash accumulating onsite.

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Life

Seven men killed, several others injured in bus accident in Al Khor

Two Nepali passengers who suffered severe head trauma remain in critical condition after a head-on collision that occurred on Friday, while others are in the hospital with broken bones and other injuries.

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Culture
Life

Nomadic tent design for Al Khor World Cup stadium revealed

The Al Bayt, Al Khor City stadium is set to be one of the venues for the tournament's semi-finals, according to The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SCDL), which revealed the plans yesterday.

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Life
Photos

PHOTO: Admiring Al Khor

Photographed by Ameer Abdul Razak -- lovely and melancholic.

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Life

Seventh annual Al Khor Fly-In kicks off this weekend

The event, which is open to the public, gives visitors a chance to get up close and personal with aircraft, and is designed to get young people to become interested in the field.

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