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Why has Al Sadd star Akram Afif left social media?

The Qatari footballer announced on Twitter that he would be leaving social media for ‘personal reasons,’ leaving many confused. Al Sadd forward and Qatar national football team player Akram Afif…

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VOX drops controversial UAE-funded ‘The Misfits’ movie from Qatar cinemas

VOX Cinemas has confirmed to Doha News that the film, which was meant to be in cinemas on July 1, will not be shown in Qatar. Since Doha News has…

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Qatar’s health ministry rejects rumoured ‘ban’ on online medical advice

The Ministry of Public Health has clarified a recent decision on health practitioners in Qatar after a heated debate broke out on social media. After a circular was obtained by…

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News

Could Kuwait give the death penalty for a tweet?

Legislators in Kuwait are in the process of passing a legal amendment that could see the death penalty given for unrestrained tweeting. Specifically, the new law would govern blasphemy, defined…

News

Despite protests from some, Qatar residents hold memorial for Steve Jobs

Like many Arabs across the Middle East, the death of Apple co-founded Steve Jobs struck a chord among Qatar residents, dozens of whom gathered last night at Sheraton Park during…

An outpouring of reactions over pork in Qatar!

Perhaps the most talked about news in Qatar during the last 24 hours has been that pork is now being sold in the country, albeit still under heavy restriction. We’ve curated some…

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