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After two lockdowns: people in Qatar look forward to an unrestricted Eid

After two lockdowns, people in Qatar navigate freely through mosques and houses to mark this year’s Eid al-Fitr festivities as restrictions are lifted. On the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic…

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IMF: Qatar quickly overcame Covid-19 pandemic hurdles

On an international level, the economic growth is expected to slow down by 3.6% in the current and next year, IMF said. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Qatar’s…

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The Mum Diaries

Spotlight on Mum: How my son’s diagnosis changed our lives

When her son was just 28 months old, Sarah’s life took an unexpected turn. Sarah defines motherhood as unconditional love, patience, and acceptance for your child. The first moments between…

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Scientists in Qatar explore the possibility of repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 treatment

Qatar University (QU) and Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) work on expanding certain drugs’ original scope. Scientists from QU and QBRI have been exploring the possibility of repurposing antitumor drugs…

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News

Qatar Airways says 99.9% of its passengers have been ‘COVID free’

At a time when traveling is considered an health risk, Qatar Airways reports a whopping 99.9% rate of its passengers traveling COVID-19 free. Airline says statistics show only 0.1% of…

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Free flu vaccine to be provided for all in Qatar

The campaign aims to protect Qatari citizens and residents as the flu season begins Residents and citizens can access free flu shots at Primary Health Care Centres and up to…

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‘Coming Home to Qatar’ network mobilises for cross-community support as residents await entry permits

A Facebook group set up to communicate helpful information about Qatar’s ‘Exceptional Entry Permit’ process has surpassed a staggering 10,000 subscribers as community members rally to support one another amid…

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DN Special: Qatar Airways ‘one of first global airlines’ to introduce pre-flight rapid COVID-19 testing

The global air travel sector is facing its largest crisis in the history of the concept of flight. The industry, which was booming just ten months ago, is continuing to…

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All returning travellers to face ‘mandatory quarantine’

The Supreme Committee for Crisis Management has announced that all travellers returning to Qatar will have to quarantine for a week, in addition to a three-phase plan to re-impose certain…

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