Garangao: The Gulf’s favourite Ramadan tradition
On the 14th evening of the holy month of Ramadan, countries in the Gulf celebrate a time-old tradition that is unique to the region – Garangao. In the Gulf, the…
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Dialogue with Qatar more effective than boycott: ILO official
As calls to boycott Qatar reemerge, a senior UN official says dialogue is more effective in establishing positive change. Watch our exclusive interview with the former head of the International…
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Qatar 2022’s Generation Amazing: Kickstarting social change via football
By Ameera AlSaid and Sara Abadi As Qatar gears up for the FIFA World Cup 2022, Doha News met with Generation Amazing to learn more about how the initiative is…
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‘Binned’ dead cheetah highlights animal abuse in the Gulf
By Jenny Jones In a region where owning exotic wildlife offers you social applause and praise, questions surrounding the rights of animals have started to be raised. A heart-wrenching image…
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The parkour pioneers of Qatar
Written by Joannah N Zimbe The energetic, dangerous and highly athletic sport of parkour — or freerunning — is gaining popularity in Doha. Doha News meets some of the young…
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Residents call for Qtel boycott, demand better service, prices
A storm of discontent is brewing over Qtel services, and Qatar’s only internet service provider is working hard to contain it. For the first time, residents are channeling long-held complaints…
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