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Doha, Abu Dhabi ‘overtaking’ cities like New York as new culture capitals

New York, London and Paris have long enjoyed their titles as the old-world centres, however competition seems to be looming. Doha and Abu Dhabi have taken on cities like New…

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What construction projects does Qatar have lined up post-World Cup?

Qatar made investments for a number of significant infrastructure projects to be launched after the 2022 FIFA World Cup, two of which have been identified as potential procurement projects for…

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News

Ashghal to take action against contractors for Corniche flooding

In August last year, the UN revealed that humans have caused irreversible damage to planet earth as nations failed to minimise fossil-fuel emissions. Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) is taking…

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Sports

The good and the bad: Lessons from this year’s ‘test’ FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar

Football spirit is in full swing in Qatar! Here are some hits and misses at this FIFA Arab Cup 2021 in Doha. As the FIFA Arab Cup sets the precedent…

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This is how Qatar is working to end global poverty

Qatar’s Education Above All (EAA) foundation, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and a range of charities in the Gulf state have been leading efforts to end poverty around the world. …

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Cityscape Qatar 2018: An ever-improving roadmap for sustainable growth

Qatar’s real estate sector contributes a significant share in the country’s entire GDP, with infrastructure projects accounting for the highest spending. The market continues to expand, thanks to a high…

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Life

Najma area to see more closures as Qatar authority replaces sewer system

Starting Monday, part of Najma Street between Al Mansoura Street and Ibn Shuaib Street, as well as nearby back roads, will be shut to traffic until Sept. 11.

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Business

Chicken farm plans put on hold as Qatar reviews spending

The government this week has ordered private bank Investment House to postpone an IPO to fund the farm, amid falling oil prices and tightening budgets ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

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Business

Suppliers line up to woo construction contractors at Project Qatar

Many suppliers are seeing opportunities to dramatically increase sales. But the high cost of skilled labor in the Gulf, combined with the recent hike in diesel prices, is weighing on the minds – and bottom lines – of many.

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