Domestic Affairs Archives

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News

Qataris frustrated with confusion surrounding new retirement law

There have been general confusions over numerous laws in the country. Qatari citizens took to social media to express their frustration at what has been described as “confusing” retirement laws.…

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Qatar’s foreign ministry appoints Dr Majed Al-Ansari as new spokesperson

The newly-appointed official previously contributed to Doha News’ pieces. Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has appointed Dr Majed Al-Ansari as his new advisor and the Ministry…

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HBJ opens ‘black box’ on Qatar’s politics in new TV interview

The former Qatari Prime Minister is widely considered to have been the father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s right hand and remains a vocal commentator on regional and…

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News

#WheresNoof: Reported death of ‘missing’ Qatari woman dismissed

The young Qatari woman announced her return to Qatar from the UK on 30 September—where she sought asylum in 2019. 23-year-old Qatari Noof Al Maadeed, who had fled the country…

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Business

World Cup host Qatar sees 5% rise in expenditure for 2022 fiscal budget

The newly-approved budget amounts to QAR 204.3 billion, up from a previous QAR 194.7. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has approved the country’s fiscal budget for the year…

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Should Shura Council sessions be televised?

Eligible Qatari citizens elected 30 members of the new Shura Council for the first time on 2 October this year. The first Qatari-elected Shura Council held its second session on…

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Meet ‘Mama Mariam’: Qatar’s new Minister of Social Development and Family Mariam Al-Misnad

Orphans under her care at Dreama referred to her as “Mama Mariam”. Qatari authorities have engaged in drastic changes in the country’s governance, from the Shura Council elections to the…

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Qatar’s ‘distinguished’ foreign policy led by dialogue over conflict: FM

30 members of the country’s legislative body were elected by the people earlier this month. Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani congratulated the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin…

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Amir Tamim orders ‘legal amendments’ to promote equality among Qataris at first Shura Council session

30 members of the country’s legislative body were elected by the people on 2 October. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani inaugurated the opening session for the country’s first-ever…

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