Qatar builds more than 1,000 homes for displaced people in Gaza
The completion of the homes signals the end of the first of three phases of a multi-million dollar development in Palestine that Qatar pledged to build in 2012.
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Palestinian teachers seeking jobs in Qatar denied entry into Jordan
According to media reports, the educators, who had scheduled interviews with Qatar's education council in Amman, left Gaza on Tuesday in two buses decorated with banners praising Qatar and its Emir. They were turned back by authorities last night.
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Qatar cyclists embark on Europe tour to promote charity and sports
A team of Qataris and expats will cycle some 800km next week to raise more than $1 million to build a girl's high school in Gaza, and to "spread sports consciousness" among the local population.
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Qatar FM: Hamas leader to remain in Doha as ‘dear guest’
Qatar’s top diplomat has denied reports it has expelled Khaled Meshaal, even as the country faces pressure to decrease support of political Islamic groups Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood to improve relations with other Arab states.
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Qatari Kilimanjaro climber: We’re past gender segregation
Speaking about their adventure, a team of local youth said they were unified in one goal - reaching the summit. No obstacle, including frostbite, dehydration or questions about gender norms could hold them back, they added.
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First Qatari women successfully scale Mt. Kilimanjaro in charity effort
Describing injuries, arduous overnight climbs and oxygen deprivation, one of the six women in the group said the team overcame "mental, physical and emotional struggles" to climb the 5,895 meters to the summit.
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Qatari youth to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise funds for Gaza
Six male and six female climbers will summit the world's tallest freestanding mountain in an effort to raise more than QR1 million to help build and revamp 22 schools in Palestine.
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PHOTOS: More than QR148 million raised for Gaza at Qatar festival
At least 3,000 people turned out for the event, which featured performances from singers, poets and artists who spoke about Palestine, homeland and love.
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Katara to hold festival on Aug. 8 to raise money for Gaza
The proceeds of the event, which will include cultural shows, musical performances and art exhibitions, will go toward Palestinians in Gaza, where thousands have been killed in Israel's latest bombing campaign.
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