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Qatar announces working hours for public sector in Ramadan

The Qatar Calendar House predicted that the beginning of the holy month this year may fall on Thursday 23 March, based on astronomical calculations. Qatar’s public sector employees will work…

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Qatar’s roads: how safe are they?

In comparison to the rest of the world, Qatar appears to be ahead in reducing its road accident fatalities. Road accidents represent the eighth leading cause of death globally. Every…

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Meet Qatar’s ‘inclusive’ skating community

Roller blading, or skating, has become increasingly popular in Qatar as residents seek a fun and interactive way to keep fit – all while social distancing. Doha News speaks to…

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Authorities issue new guidelines for male massage centres

The new regulations aim to protect consumers’ rights and to promote a safe business environment, according to the ministry of commerce. Exhausted and need to relax? Say no more. Qatar’s…

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Skating down memory lane at the now-gone City Center ice rink

Longing, nostalgia and memories are all feelings now left frozen at City Centre’s skating arena. It is the early 2000’s in Qatar. You are sitting on your classroom’s carpet for…

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‘Unwasted’: the exhibition tackling climate change in style

A new exhibition on the Doha scene is hoping to put the spotlight on the global environmental crises while presenting alternative, sustainable, waste-free manufacturing processes of the local fashion industry.…

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Final phase of Qatar Census to kicks off

The census will resume online starting from 1 December 2020 after being suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. After a long suspension due to COVID-19, the Planning and Statistics Authority…

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Ministry of Education releases guidelines for exams

Public school exams to last 16 days Authorities have issued their guidelines on how exams should be conducted in public schools across Qatar as the end of the first semester…

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Longer wait for those wanting to get behind the wheel in Doha

Waitlists increase as driving schools works at half capacity COVID-19 restrictions have led to hundreds of people in Qatar being put on driving schools waitlists., particularly for light vehicles; that’s…

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