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Qatar’s Silatech steps up efforts to empower Yemeni youth with job opportunities

The conflict in Yemen began in 2014 when Iran-backed Houthi rebels took control of the capital, Sanaa. Qatari non-profit entity Silatech has partnered up with Arab Gulf Program for Development…

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DFI makes MENA history at Cannes with official Selection Films

DFI co-financed projects “About Dry Grasses” and “Club Zero” join debut feature “Banel E Adama” in prestigious competition category. The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has achieved a milestone in the…

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Syria delegation participates in preparatory Arab League meeting ahead of summit

Saudi Arabia is hosting the upcoming summit on Friday. Syria participated in a preparatory Arab League meeting in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday ahead of the bloc’s upcoming summit, with an…

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Qatar condemns storming of Jordanian embassy in Sudan

The UN said it seeks $2.56 billion for its response plan to Sudan’s latest turmoil. Qatar joined the global condemnation of the “storming and vandalism” of the head of Kuwait’s…

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Qatar and Libya discuss ties amid international push for elections in Tripoli

Several rounds of violence have erupted throughout the years-long crisis in Libya, including fatal clashes that killed at least 32 people last year. Officials from Qatar and Libya discussed the…

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Sweet celebrations: Exploring the significance of Maamoul on Eid

Maamoul is not only a delicious treat but also holds cultural and religious significance for Muslims. Oftentimes people associate a scent, a song, the weather, or even an outfit with…

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Arab League calls for Sudan Eid ceasefire ‘in the name of Islam’

By Thursday, the total number of civilian casualties reached at least 198 as at least 1207 others were injured. The Arab League has called on conflicting parties in Sudan on…

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Qatar FM joins African Union to call for peace in Sudan as fighting intensifies

A fragile 24-hour armistice was approved on Tuesday amid growing calls for the cessation of fighting. Qatar and the African Union Commission (AUC) stressed the need for a peaceful resolution…

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Arab League holds emergency meeting as Sudan enters third day of violence

As of Monday, at least 97 civilians have been killed and 365 are injured. The Arab League has renewed calls for an immediate cessation of fighting in Sudan as clashes…

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