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Qatar supports those most in need with $1bn investment in global education

The Educate A Child programme has seen $2.3 billion towards supporting education in over 50 countries. Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has invested a whopping $1 billion to support children…

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Surge in Qatar rental prices threatens some low-income families

As the FIFA World Cup 2022 draws closer in Qatar, local residents speak to Doha News about the impact of escalating rent prices on their lives. Qatar resident Haniya has…

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Health & Wellbeing

Doctor tip: how to treat enlarged tonsils in your child

Parents are urged to consult an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist if the symptoms occur constantly. If your child begins complaining of a sore throat, frequent ear discomfort, or…

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‘We’ll meet again’: GCC families mark Eid Al Adha post blockade

As GCC nationals mark Eid Al Adha this year, some share their stories on the holy festival and how the blockade affected their familial bonds beyond imagination. Muslims in the…

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Are your kids bored? Here’s how to keep them entertained this summer

School’s out? Nothing to do? With summer vacation rolling in, here are the best things to do with your children here in Qatar. Picture this – school’s out for the…

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Why I talk to my children about Palestine and politics

As traumatising videos surface online, your children may start asking some difficult political questions. I was 12 when I witnessed the Lebanese war. I knew little about it until I…

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How to make a Ramadan lantern with your kids

Ramadan has finally arrived and celebrations have now started! If you’d like to join in with some decorations for your home, here’s how. Ramadan is the most ideal time to…

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Rumailah hospital helps special needs children integrate into schools

The hospital aims to help hundreds of children navigate a normal life in schools. Young children with special needs are being offered support to help integrate them into regular schools…

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Spotlight on Mum: Leading Qatari feminist, university dean and mother

Being a mother is a beautiful journey that includes love, self-discovery and empowerment, one of Qatar’s leading feminist Dr Amal Al-Malki says. Dr. Amal Al-Malki is a radiating force of…

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