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News

Heartwarming act of kindness by mystery woman sparks joy online

One woman in Qatar’s act of kindness has circulated on social media. Qatar’s online community have praised an unidentified woman for a charitable act of kindness that was posted onto…

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News

Public rally to raise money for Lusail security guard pictured in heat

The funds will be used for an air-conditioned cabin for the security guard who was pictured sitting in the heat. A Snapchat photo of a Lusail security guard sitting outside…

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News

Qatar takes action against 54 companies for violating summer labour hours

Qatari authorities have revealed that 54 companies have been fined for not adhering to summer working hour laws. Some 54 companies have been fined by authorities in Qatar for failing…

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Sustainable cooling system at Al Janoub 2022 stadium ‘one of the best’ in the world

The stadium’s energy-efficient cooling technology will help combat Qatar’s heat during the 2022 World Cup. Al Janoub Stadium’s sustainable cooling technology will create an enjoyable football experience for players and…

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Culture
Life

Climate change to make Doha heat ‘intolerable for humans’ by 2100

A new academic report said Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and other cities will experience temperature levels that are “intolerable to humans” by the end of this century due to increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases.

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Life

Residents seek help as power outage in Doha neighborhood enters 2nd day

Without electricity and water, several people living in the complex - which houses families and laborers - have reportedly fallen ill due to the heat, and some have been taken to the hospital.

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Life
Photos

PHOTOS: Qatar, on the bright side

Reviving our Sunday photo feature, here's a romantic look at Qatar's searing sun, as taken by local photographers and shared with Doha News over the past few weeks.

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Life

MET: Temperatures to jump in Qatar, but winter not over yet

The heat will last a few days and be accompanied by windy, dusty conditions, but after Friday is forecast to abate considerably, the MET said.

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Culture
Life

Report: 2022 World Cup should be moved to winter for spectators’ sake

In a new report published in the International Journal of Biometeorology, researchers claim that many football fans watching the games in the height of a stifling Qatar summer could suffer "strong heat stress."

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