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‘Hard luck sometimes’: Qatari racer withdraws from World Championship after his car catches fire

The Middle East’s champion reassures the public that he is fine. Qatari racer and three-time Dakar Rally champion, Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah’s car unexpectedly caught fire during the second round of…

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Qatar urges ‘highest safety standards’ to Middle East’s nuclear reactors

A Qatari United Nations representative said the establishment of zones free of nuclear weapons is essential to ensure safety in the region. Qatar called for applying the highest safety standards…

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Torn between fear and hope, Yemenis in Qatar look back at the 2011 revolution

In this Doha News special, we speak to people in Qatar who are from countries that took part in the Arab Spring 11 years ago. Following Tunisia and Egypt, the…

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#Save_Burqa: social media users in Qatar lead calls to save Palestinian village

Settlers continue to attack Palestinians under the protection of the ISraeli occupation forces. Social media users in Qatar have been tweeting under the hashtag #Save_Burqa amid escalating attacks carried out…

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Qatar opens Middle East’s largest, first ‘fully immersive’ wellness resort

The 280,000 sqm destination will be located in the north of Qatar and will be the largest in the region. Qatar has announced the opening of the Middle East’s largest…

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FIFA Arab Cup trophy: a symbol of Middle East unity

The sporting event is taking place from 30 November until 18 December. Qatar is just hours away from the beginning of the first-ever FIFA Arab Cup, where some 16 teams…

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Qatar pledges millions to Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA amid financial crisis

The Gulf state pledged two multimillion dollar agreements to rescue the “only lifeline” for Palestinian refugees from a looming collapse. Qatar announced a $25 million funding agreement to United Nations…

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Qatar ‘frustrated’ at delayed US response to drone purchase requests: report

Qatar’s government had sent in a formal request for four armed MQ-9B Predator drones over a year ago. Qatar has reportedly expressed its frustration at Washington’s delay of a purchase…

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UN begins distribution of Qatar cash aid to Gaza

The Qatar cash funding scheme to Gaza was tweaked and revised following the Palestinian Authority’s withdrawal from the scheme. Doha’s envoy to Gaza, Mohammed Al-Emadi has confirmed that Qatari aid…

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