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Qatar launches new ‘Camel Ownership Transfer’ service

The e-chips are used as ownership registration documents and includes the colour, age, and surname of the camel. Camel owners with officially registered ‘camel chips’ can now transfer ownership in…

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Qatar’s much-anticipated ‘Halal Festival’ kicks off on Monday

After its suspension last year due to Covid-19, the festival is finally back with exciting activities for all visitors to enjoy. Good news for all animal breeders! The country’s 10th…

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Wildlife nature reserves in Qatar re-open for visits

Are you a wildlife enthusiast? This is your chance to witness some of Qatar’s most magical creatures with your own eyes! Qatar has now reopened its doors for visiting its nine…

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News

Global Interpol operation discovers wildlife, animal skin illegally smuggled into Qatar

The first such operation with the global police agency took place in 2017. Qatar Customs helped seize illegally smuggled wildlife animals and animal skin in the annual Operation Thunder 2021,…

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News

‘Wake up, Qatar!’ Outrage erupts after shocking images show cat being hanged

Animal rescuers in Qatar are calling on the government to establish laws that protect the lives of all creatures in the country, including stray animals. A number of Qatar-based animal…

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News

PAWS animal rescue to shut down shelter after ‘eviction notice’

PAWS Rescue Qatar has been working to protect animals in the Gulf state since 2014. An eviction notice has been sent to one of Qatar’s most prominent animal rescue organisations,…

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Health & Technology

Whale sharks spotted swimming in Qatar’s northeast coast

More than 100 of the aquatic animal annually congregate 90 kilometres away from land between the months of April and September. Whale sharks have been spotted meeting at the Al…

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Qatar waters now boast the world’s second largest dugong population

Qatar’s dugongs population has greatly increased in size, with the number of sea creatures in the country’s waters reaching over 800. Qatar’s waters are home to one of the largest…

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World Wildlife Day: Meet Qatar’s fascinating wildlife animals

Qatar’s rich and unique landscape is not only home to a diverse community from around the world, but a range of wildlife animals that are fascinatingly beautiful. Despite its hot…

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