Delayed Sidra project aiming to be fully operational by 2015
The much-delayed Sidra Medical and Research Center, which is focused on the care of women and children, is now aiming to be fully open to patients by 2015, spokesman Khalid Al…
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UDC: Unsafe crane at the Pearl to be dismantled by tonight
The crane that sparked a safety scare at the Pearl-Qatar over the weekend has been made safe, according to a spokesman for the United Development Company, the company that manages…
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PHOTO: Lonely cloud, busy city
Lonely cloud, busy city by Muhammad Kamran Qureshi and contributed to the Doha News Flickr Group. Wow! Want to see your photo here? Add it to our Flickr pool or…
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Qatar labor ministry official outlines plan to tackle worker abuses
In response to growing criticism over the treatment of low-income expats in Qatar, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs has announced a renewed commitment to law enforcement. “We will…
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Dubai considers introducing more ‘halal hotels’
As more wealthy tourists from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar begin flocking to the UAE for leisure purposes, some hotels have started catering to them by not offering alcohol in…
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Nepal’s government seeks answers from Qatar after labor abuse report
In response to last week’s Guardian report detailing labor abuses of Nepali expats in Qatar, Nepal’s Department of Foreign Employment has ordered embassy representatives here to investigate working conditions of…
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PHOTO: The Khubz bakery
Khubz bakery by Michal Rysniak and contributed to the Doha News Flickr Group. Look yummy! What’s on your plate for lunch? Want to see your photo here? Add it to our…
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Official: Qatar prison opens villas for conjugal visits
Official: Qatar prison opens villas for conjugal visits The Ministry of Interior has set up two villas to facilitate private visits between family members and those locked up in Central…
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Pearl relocates some residents amid concerns about unsafe crane
Some residents of the Pearl-Qatar are being temporarily moved out of their homes tonight over fears of a potential crane collapse. Certain roads are also being closed and traffic has…
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