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Culture

Eid round the world: a look into different Eid al-Fitr traditions

Looking into countries across the different continents, Doha News sheds light on some of the unique traditions upheld by a number of communities. Eid al-Fitr, literally translated to ‘festival of…

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Kenyan government to replace recruitment agencies in Qatar

The decision was made during a two-day mission by a delegation from the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation. The Kenyan government will now oversee negotiations on…

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Life
News

Kenyan diaspora can now register to vote in 2022 presidential elections, from Doha

As of 23 January, Kenyans residing in Qatar have two weeks to submit their names in the electoral register for the upcoming presidential elections. Kenyans will move to the polls to…

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No quarantine! Kenya opens up for vaccinated travellers from Qatar

The decision comes as the UK also announced it would no longer require vaccinated travellers from the Gulf state to quarantine. All travellers fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from Qatar are…

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News

Three Kenyan security guards die in tragic Doha road accident

The bodies of the deceased will be repatriated home for burial. Three Kenyan security guards were killed in a grisly road accident in Doha after the bus they were traveling…

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The Round up

The Round Up | 2 September 2021

All the top stories in Qatar today on #TheRoundUp ???? Qatar FM meets with UK’s Dominic Raab ???????? UN sec-gen thanks Qatar for Gaza aid ⚫ Kenyan…

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Qatar extends life-saving immunisation project in Ethiopia, Kenya

The project will help thousands of children in Kenya and Ethiopia who have no access to life-saving vaccinations. Thousands of vulnerable girls and children in Ethiopia and Kenya will continue…

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US envoy for the Horn of Africa to stop off in Qatar amid Renaissance dam dispute

Analysts believe that Qatar may be playing a mediating role in the decade-long dam dispute between Sudan and Egypt on one side and Ethiopia on the other. US Special Envoy…

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Kenya, Somalia to resume diplomatic relations after Qatari mediation

Mogadishu severed diplomatic ties with Nairobi in December 2020 over what is described as violations of Somali sovereignty and interference in internal affairs. Somalia announced the resumption of diplomatic ties…

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