Domestic Affairs Archives

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Road closures, Covid restrictions: All the changes you need to know from November

From using Ehteraz to work hours, several rules have been introduced ahead of the much-anticipated tournament. Qatar has introduced various rules that go into effect on Tuesday, 19 days ahead…

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Sheikh Tamim renews deputy amir’s post as QatarEnergy chairperson

The latest shuffle came as part of the decision to restructure Board of Directors. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has reappointed Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani…

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Qatar’s first-elected Shura Council one year on

The legislative body adopted key laws since coming to office a year ago, with room for further developments in the country. October 2 marks one year since Qatari voters took…

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‘Are things normal in Israel?’ Qatar’s amir addresses normalisation in first media interview in years

The Qatari leader delved into numerous issues in his interview, from World Cup, Arab Spring, to Islam. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani slammed Israel’s occupation of Palestine…

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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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