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Life

Qatar court hears closing arguments in Villaggio Mall fire appeal

The defense attorney for Villaggio's chairman argued today that Nike employees and Civil Defense firefighters were also to blame for the 19 deaths that resulted from the 2012 blaze.

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Business

Civil Defense approvals streamlined for some Qatar entrepreneurs

The new measures take effect today and apply to businesses in 55 categories, including beauty salons, car showrooms, cafes, mini-marts, clothing stores and cycle repair shops.

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New draft legislation seeks to improve Qatar fire safety response

The proposals include setting up a national body to handle disasters and allowing private companies to set up and operate training centers for the first time, breaking a long-standing government monopoly.

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Life
Photos

PHOTOS: Fire erupts in former Civil Defense complex

Plumes of smoke could be seen across town this morning from the site, which Qatar Musuems is renovating to become an arts center.

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Culture

Former Civil Defense headquarters transforming into local art center

The city's former Civil Defense headquarters is slated to be transformed into a center for local art, with a cafe, gallery space and other offerings. The opening date is set for the end of 2014, the Qatar Museums Authority has announced.

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Photos

PHOTO: The end of ‘Civil Defense’ Roundabout?

The namesake of the roundabout in Wadi Al Sail West appears to be prepped for demolition, and it is unclear what will occupy the space when the former Civil Defense building is gone.

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News

Civil Defense to conduct surprise fire safety inspections of businesses, homes

Qatar’s Civil Defense team is instructing all institutions, including private and public companies, hotels, apartment buildings and restaurants, to shore up their fire prevention and safety measures – or face…

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News

Kitchen fire breaks out at City Center Mall

A fire broke out at a restaurant kitchen inside City Center Mall this morning, the Ministry of Interior has said, although nobody was reported injured. An employee at the food…

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